The author is an art critic based in Lahore
An exercise in magic reality may have a longer lasting impact and existence than mere magic or pure reality.
Loud political debate may sometimes hide more than it reveals
Afshar Malik and Ahmed Ali Manganhar have created art that is complex in making and meaning
An art exhibition with zoological references casts a Kafkaesque spell
A solo exhibition by Mian Ijaz-ul Hassan is a unique opportunity to see some of his latest paintings, finished days before the exhibition
On how an ‘insignificant’ detail in a work of art rendered exceptionally well stands out
A sensitive artist’s choices turn a centuries old tradition on its head and how
A posthumous exhibition highlights the importance of viewer participation in art
A brilliantly curated exhibition delves into globalisation and cultural exchange themes
War and genocidal violence spotlight Palestinian art and identity
The portrait of a writer is often different from depictions of other people
The believers and the image makers share a common belief in the martyr’s sacrifice for an ideal
An artist dares to substitute gold with a once dysfunctional substance
Remoteness, incidental or deliberate, can shield an artist from the art market distractions. However, it can also make them go unnoticed
An exhibition of miniature monuments ends up being a deliberation on memory’s takeaways
An exhibition of drawings by a man better known for his writings and photography is impressive and highly professional
An exhibition of drawings by a man better known for his writings and photography is impressive and highly professional
A textile art exhibition raises questions of tradition and creative originality
A textile art exhibition raises questions of tradition and creative originality
