Art and the City
A city is not a museum. It is unlike any object of desire that can be preserved, or a collection of sorts on display in a cabinet of curiosity. We do [...]
The Otherness
Themes of migration, displacement and identity have been informing contemporary art since some time now. Currently, some of the best works in this reg [...]
The Beauty of Chaos
As I commenced researched for this interview one painting from F.S Aijazuddin’s “Lahore Illustrated Views of the 19th century” caught my attention. [...]
“Dear Marpha”
Dear Marpha, It took me four days to reach you, I've seen paved and unpaved roads for you. It became harder and harder to meet you but on [...]
The City as a Muse
The Ideal city
Cites are not just utilitarian structures; agglomerations of houses and workplaces. As Marco Polo entertains the Great Khan [...]
Collector’s Weekend
Art enthusiasts in the capital city have been starved for art and culture activities for a while now with the shutting down of most of its galleries. [...]