Category: Magazine
The Contemporary Era of Calligraphy
Tahir, 20 X 24, Oil On CanvasContemporary calligraphy expands the traditional practice of writing into a broader visual language. While r [...]
Calligraphy, Abstraction, and Form
Javed Qamar is a self-taught artist whose calligraphy practice draws inspiration from the aesthetic traditions of 16th-century Islami [...]
Beyond the Word: The Calligraphic Abstractions of Mohammad Ali Talpur
Some people possess the enviable ability to laugh at themselves. They understand the absurdity of taking life, and especially ones [...]
The Feminine Imaginary
Zahra Mansoor’s solo exhibition entitled “fanaa is the eclipse” was presented at Sanat Gallery, thoughtfully curated by Noor Ahmed. The title Fan [...]
Liminal Bodies, Restless Surfaces
I arrived at ZQ Gallery on a quiet Thursday evening, when the city’s noise softens and the light begins to behave strangely. Edges blur, colors d [...]
Darham / Marham and the Practice of Gathering in Karachi
A new independent space has emerged in Karachi, shaped by practices of gathering, reading, and collective care. Darham / Marham brings together two o [...]
Between Metal and Thread
When I walked into Iram Zia Raja’s exhibition, the first thing I noticed was how calm it felt. Not empty, not minimal but just unhurried. Instead [...]
Archiving the Living: Time and Testimony in Tree as Archive
The IVS MPhil graduate, Fizza Saleem’s show unfolded with a variety of drawings, sketches, field notes, textures of bark and leaves and carefully [...]
IVS Degree Show 2025
The IVS Degree Show arrives each year with a sense of anticipation that gathers around students, their families, and the faculty who have witnessed t [...]
New Forms, New Questions: Inside the IVS Fine Art Display
The IVS Degree Show arrives each year with a sense of anticipation that gathers around students, their families, and the faculty who have witness [...]