Encounters of the Third Kind
Globalization and identity are two subjects which have a lot in common. As the world is coming to a juncture where collective elements of culture will [...]
After a Revolution: Authenticity and Art in Pakistan
Like many deeply conservative entities, Pakistan these days is full of talk of revolution. The immediate circumstance is the (alleged) exposure of the [...]
The Lover’s Flight
Imran Qureshi and Aisha Khalid’s two-person show opened at National Art Gallery, Islamabad on April 15, 2017. The show is unique because Imr [...]
Surrealism Revisited
Growing out of a literary group that was strongly allied to Dadaism, Surrealism took root in the art world in the 1920s. One of the most wid [...]
Retracing the Lines of Control. And beyond.
While our history textbooks rigorously inform us of the political and the economic consequences of the 1947 partition – something that is al [...]
Questioning the Politics of Labour
Art in the 21st century has long since tread beyond the cursory, with artists testing, stretching and breaking the boundaries to redefine what art mea [...]
After a Revolution: Authenticity and Art in Pakistan
Like many deeply conservative entities, Pakistan these days is full of talk of revolution. The immediate circumstance is the (alleged) expos [...]
Keep Off the Grass
There was once a time when life in Karachi necessitated interdependence, encouraged inclusion and brewed an air of untroubled lifestyle. How [...]