Letter from the Editor
Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf in his book Origins differentiates human beings from trees. According to him, trees have roots; humans on the o [...]
Exploring the lens of time-based media
An exhibition titled “Depicture” opened on 21st February 2019, at AAN Gandhara Art Space, Karachi. Curated by Alia Bilgrami, the e [...]
From Stills to Motion, from Canvas to Body: The Art of Moving Images
Moving images are everywhere; we are bombarded with a plethora of images, digital advertisements, Gifs, videos and sounds through digital so [...]
A Moderator of the Spiritual
Predominantly a body of work about spirituality and exploration of divinity through the lens of Islamic virtues, a solo show by artist Sana [...]
SVAD- BNU; a trove of alternate ideas
In an era of reckoning with the expanding definitions of art, the annual Graduate Degree Show at the Beaconhouse National University (BNU), [...]
Intimate conversations: Looking, engaging, translating
The etymology of the word “intimate” is interesting. Its variants are versatile and revelatory- in some cases, they contrast, with [...]
Moazzam Ali, a master of watercolour
The ArtCiti gallery in Karachi recently displayed the works of Pakistani Water-colour Master Moazzam Ali. The exclusive exhibition [...]
The Quantum City
Entering into the boundary of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Head office building, the venue for the 3-day International Performing Arts Festival (IPAF) [...]
A Beautiful Blend Of Tradition and Trend, Abur Rehman Chughtai
My first encounter with Abdur Rehman Chughtai’s art was in the early 80s'. I was in my primary level at school and had no clue about art and its whole [...]
NO Fight, Be a Donkey
'no Fight, Be a Donkey' opened at O Art Space, Lahore, on 29th March 2019 and displayed the works of eminent artist Muhammad Zeeshan. [...]