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Wajid Dharkiwala – An artist of many faces
Dharkiwala was born on 2nd July 1981, in Daharki, Sindh in 1981. He completed his MA(Hons.)Visual Art in 2010 from National College of Arts Lahore, B [...]
Beyond the Brushstrokes: Scheherezade Junejo’s Bold Reinterpretation of the Female Nude in Contemporary Art
The artist's hyper-realistic nudes challenge societal norms offering a unique perspective on the female form within the context of a conservative Sou [...]
Fraz Abdul Mateen: The Enigmatic Power of The Primitive In Contemporary Sculpture
In 2011, a small set of young artists in Pakistan and more specifically, in Karachi, had bandedtogether and were producing immensely impactful works [...]
Numaish Gah – The Grand Stage of Art
Irfan Gul Dahri, the trailblazing artist and curator, in partnership with Jawad Zia, shaping the art world with integrity and authenticity at Numaish [...]
In Loving Memory of Zishan Afzal Khan
Dear Zishan, your vibrant soul has touched us all, and we shall forever cherish the memories of your laughter, your art, and your indomitable spirit
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Irfan Abdullah – Exploring the Intersection of Form and Sociopolitical Narratives
His artistic journey is a testament to his mastery of materials in crafting thought-provoking sculptures that engage viewers through profound sociopo [...]
Risham Syed: Blackbirding
The visual language of colonial heritage embodied in the architecture or mundane ornaments of our lives is often unnoticed. Perhaps it is because we r [...]
Noorjehan Bilgrami: The Avant-Garde
Noorjehan Bilgrami in her Sri Lanka studio.
A painter, textile designer, gallery owner, entrepreneur, curator, researcher, educationist and a social a [...]
In Conversation with Salima Hashmi
Salima Hashmi is an acclaimed artist, writer and the Founding Dean of the School of Visual Arts & Design at the Beaconhouse National University, L [...]
Tazeen Qayyum: The Anatomy of Discomfort
There is a price to pay for apathy. One thinks of poor Gregor in Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’, who wakes up as a giant cockroach, unable to act and eventua [...]