Category: Magazine
Anwar Jalal Shemza: An Alternate History of Modernism
For many years, art history classrooms have heralded the unveiling of Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon as a defining moment for modern art. Th [...]
Attar’s Allegory
“The ocean can be yours; why should you stop
Beguiled by dreams of evanescent dew?
The secrets of the sun are yours, but you&nb [...]
Echoes of the infinite: Art at the Intersection of Senses and Eternity
Echoes of the Infinite delves into art's timeless ability to bridge sensory experiences with eternal truths.
In a city brimming with realistic art [...]
Risham Syed Weaving History, Memory and Resistance
Fabric has been used as a medium of storytelling ever since the history of art began, and this isn’t surprising considering the strong cultural memor [...]
Mark-making on Distinctive Surfaces: Examining the Materiality of Umar Nawaz’s Sculptures
Umar Nawaz (b.1989) is a sculptor and installation artist who lives and works in Lahore. He is known for his Stainless Steel surfaces, which are [...]
Selfhood in Transit: Amna Walayat and the Art of Migration
Mahmoud Dervaish once said "Exile is not a time and a place; exile is an experience. It's a transformation that forces you to keep on moving." Diaspo [...]
Qudsia Rahim: A Visionary at Work
The Lahore Biennale Foundation (LBF) enhances public spaces and global perceptions of Pakistani art through collaborative projects that foster local [...]
Niilofur Farrukh: A Force to Be Reckoned With
Niilofur Farrukh sees the Karachi Biennale as a beacon of public art, fostering inclusivity, dialogue, and resilience in Pakistan's evolving cultural [...]
Reimagining Identity Through Art
Ameer Umer’s art merges historical influences with modern critique, redefining identity through innovative, introspective portraiture.
Exactly one [...]
Knowledge of the Ancients
Knowledge of the Ancients reveals that myriad historical, societal, cultural, and environmental factors shape our present identities. Everyone is [...]