Category: In Focus
Waqas Khan – Serendipitous Rediscovery of the Missing Cosmic DNA
Haroon Shuaib offers a critical examination of internationally acclaimed artist Waqas Khan’s work, drawing insights from a close visit to his studio. [...]
The Great Mughals: Art, Architectures and Opulence
The term "mogul" finds its etymological roots in the Mughal Empire, emergent in the mid-16th century. The empire’s opulence and economic supremac [...]
Gulgee Stands Alone
"The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work." — Émile Zola
Karachiites can no longer lament the lack of museums, [...]
From Whispers to Screams – The Evolving Art of Balochistan
Haroon Shuaib speaks to the veterans hailing from Balochistan's art scene for an in-depth essay focusing on the rise of art in the region.
A veil [...]
A Celebration of Contemporary Islamic-Inspired Art: Reviewing the 2024 Jameel Prize
A Celebration of Contemporary Islamic-Inspired Art: Reviewing the 2024 Jameel Prize
The Jameel Prize, established in 2009 in collaboration wit [...]
Anwar Jalal Shemza: An Alternate History of Modernism
For many years, art history classrooms have heralded the unveiling of Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon as a defining moment for modern art. Th [...]
Lahore Biennale Foundation’s Ecological Inquiry
The premise of the third edition of the Lahore Biennale features a potential for a sustainable future while drawing inspiration from the intersec [...]
Art for Community
Modern community art initiatives, like those at LB03, revive the inclusive essence of courtyard culture and fostering creativity through collective p [...]
Stars of the 5th Arjumand Award
Gallery 6 celebrates the 5th Arjumand Painting Award; Quratulain Dar, Safwan Bashir, Sadia Rathore, Bazil Habib, Imran Mughal, and Amna Rahman
Th [...]
A Retrospective Journey Through Time
Salima Hashmi’s retrospective show at Tollinton Market is a nostalgic homecoming of an artist whose relationship with the city of Lahore can be t [...]