Dear Readers, I Welcome you to the April edition of ArtNow Pakistan, dedicated to the internationally acclaimed artist Waqas Khan. This mon
Dear Readers,
I Welcome you to the April edition of ArtNow Pakistan, dedicated to the internationally acclaimed artist Waqas Khan.
This month, ArtNow looks into Khan’s life as an artist, his growth, success, and the philosophy behind his work. We present to you an exclusive video interview by Sumbul Natalia, where Khan discusses his journey, inspirations, experiences and aspirations as an artist.
Editor Quddus Mirza reviews in detail Waqas Khan’s, recently released book, “A Man with a Pen”. Published by HBL under the patronage of its Chairman Sultan Allana!
Additionally included is an exclusive profile written on Waqas Khan – A critical essay on Khan’s work by Haroon Shuaib!
The issue also includes an exclusive review of Adeela Sulaiman’s exhibition recently held at Canvas. Please also see the book reviews, reviews of current exhibitions in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad and International blogs from galleries worldwide.
Malaika Rahimtoola writes an in-depth article in focus on The Mughals: Art architecture and opulence!
I am truly humbled to inform you that we have now completed fifteen years of online publishing of ArtNow Pakistan!
ArtNow Pakistan has devoted 15 incredible years to the arts. From reporting on biennales, art festivals, Freize and other exhibitions around the world, we bring exciting profiles of local and international, young and older artists. We have always tried to celebrate and chronicle the constantly changing contemporary art landscape of Pakistan!
Our laborious journey has been about more than just coverage—it has been about creating spaces, fostering conversations, and critically shaping the discourse on contemporary art. From organizing art sessions at the Karachi Literature Festival and Islamabad Literature Festival, featuring talks, exhibitions, book launches, and photo displays, children’s art competition, and art exhibitions to being a part of the Terrace Talks at Art Dubai, curating shows and hosting discussions, ArtNow Pakistan has remained at the heart of artistic dialogue.
Over the years, ArtNow Pakistan has honored legendary artists and art critics with Lifetime Achievement Awards, recognizing their invaluable contributions. We have published over 100,000 commissioned critical essays, reviews, and profiles, enriching the academic and artistic landscape. We have also provided several
opportunities by introducing yearly internships to young artists, writers, and students to hone their craft and acquire industry experience that have helped them reach their goals and create a nursery of good writers.
We have also published quarterly print magazines, which were a product of true passion and love. The one-of-a-kind art magazine “The ArtNow Newspaper” was immensely loved by the magazine’s followers all around the world.
Moreover, a large library of art books has been donated to university libraries in Pakistan, especially Karachi, making critical resources available to art students for research. ArtNow Pakistan has also brought insightful guest editorials from the corporate and art world.
Over all these years, ArtNow Pakistan has grown, adapted to change, and continued to be a significant force in the art world. To remain attuned to the continually expanding creative sphere, we recently introduced a new segment—ArtNow Uncut. This venture includes important figures from the world of art, such as curators, artists, gallerists and academics. The reaction on social media has been tremendous, with gratitude and love flooding in from around the world. Apart from recording and documenting art, we have also created a large archive, which is an invaluable source for students who often contact us on social media, explaining how ArtNow Pakistan has helped them in their research and work.
Talking of social media, I must express here the commitment and hard work of our social media team. With an increasing network of followers, each month’s edition inspires us to do more…..
All this would not have been possible without a hardworking team. I would like to especially acknowledge ArtNow’s Editor, Quddus Mirza, who has been our pillar of strength. A Big thank you to Quddus for your advice and guidance!
Maheen Aziz has worked tirelessly over the years and is the backbone for ArtNow! Great going, Maheen! Thank you to Zaid Gul, an important member of our technical team.
I would also want to acknowledge Anoushka Hosain, Anika Imran, Nimra khan, Zoya Kazmi and Jovita Alvares, who had worked endlessly for ArtNow. Their hard work and dedication have helped us immensely. Thank you!!!!
A big thank you also to our dedicated writers, critics, and supporters.
Having covered live exhibitions and Biennales in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad to all major art happenings in Italy, Dubai, London, ArtNow Pakistan has created a standard for art journalism, one that we are building upon every day! We continue to surprise you! We do this quietly with humility and with dignity! What started as a passion project has become a powerhouse of art journalism.
Here’s to many more years of ArtNow Pakistan!
Bye for NOW
