“There’s so much beauty here” – Interview with Aleem Shah by Mushba Said
To many, Hyderabad is a small city a few hours away from the mega-metropolis of Karachi; a city which many call, in Karachi’s comparison, smaller, quieter and duller in every sense. But Hyderabad is also home to a promising talent for the country’s visual arts
“Images work in different layers” – Interview with Andy Spyra by Arqam Khan
Hey Andy, how are you? I’m fine, thanks. So how do you like Pakistan? “Pretty fucked-up”? What? (laughs) That’s what the heroine in “Zero Dark Thirty” says when somebody asks her that question. So I guess I shouldn’t mention India here (laughs). I have been
“OTHER SELVES” – A Visual Treat by Moeen Faruqi
The IVS Gallery presents ‘OTHER SELVES’, drawings by Moeen Faruqi. Opening on Thursday, 28 April, 2016 4:00–8:00 PM A prominent artist, Moeen Faruqi has been extensively painting and exhibiting since the 80s. ‘OTHER SELVES’ features a selection of drawings that has informed the artist’s practice
“Landscape” – Afzal Ahmed Syed recites Faiz
Afzal Ahmed Syed reciting a poem by Faiz Ahmed Faiz for mediastudies.asia. Recording and photo: Aamir Khadim. Karachi 19th May 2016. English translation: Landscape The roadside shadows, houses, walls, the rim of rooftops; over the rooftops the moon bared her breast, softly like a
“Digging Deep, Crossing Far” – Interview with Julia Tieke
Julia, first of all congratulations to an amazing exhibition. When did you first come across this phenomenon of POW camps for ‘colonial soldiers’? It is obviously not a very well-known part of German history. I came across it roughly two years ago when I read
“A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness” – Screening & Discussion
Society for Cultural Education (SCE) and THAAP in collaboration with SOC Films Screening and Panel Discussion on Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Academy Award Winning Film ‘A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness’ Panelists: Dr. Fareeha Zafar, Tanvir Fatima Rahman, Sualeha Qureshi (Film Crew) and Wasif