July 2014 Other Strokes
Editorial July 2014
Several years ago, an artist who was a writer as well defined his two occupations …
Disparate Strokes
Artistry, in many ways, is akin to wizardry. It is exclusive to those naturally blessed …
Double Entendre
For centuries, visual artists (painters, printmakers, sculptors, draughtsmen, architects) have been known to hold a …
About the Author
IftikharSalahuddin is an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon in Karachi. He is an avid photographer, …
Anwar Maqsood: The Man of Multiple Views
During the condolence meeting for BM in Karachi, every speaker took the opportunity to talk …
Lighting the Fire: Interview with Naeem Pasha
Naeem Pasha is a living treasure in the Pakistani art world; a Renaissance man who …
Studio Visit: An Hour with Wahab Jaffer
“These were taken out from my grandson’s room; they were too old apparently.” Carefully placing …
Landscapes of Ethereal Light
Zarmina Bakhtiar is warm and gregarious, with a personable, open demeanour. We first meet in …
The Sound of Silence
Silence is a response. It holds prestige in the realm of conversation. There can be …
Summerscape: A Collective Narrative
Summerscape 2014′ brings together a plethora of artists, 52 to be exact, each with their …
Keeping It Simple
It has become common practice for contemporary artists today to create work that can be …
Contrasting Traditional and Modern: Ukiyo-e and Contemporary Prints from Japan
Inspired by an exhibition of miniature paintings at the British Museum in 2010, where traditional …
Book Review: The Shape of a Pocket
When you open The Shape of a Pocket, you enter a new world of imagination. As you sift …
Jahan-e-Digar
‘Jahan-e-Digar’, an exhibition at Full Circle Gallery, sought to showcase Iranian art based upon the ustad–shagird (master-student) …
