Have you seen these art galleries in Islamabad? These 3 art galleries in Islamabad are a breakthrough in the world of art in Pakistan because they’re supporting budding artists to promote their artwork. Scroll on so that you can witness the gems of artisanship displayed in these stunning art galleries. 1. Gallery 6: Islamabad’s Largest […]
Omar Gilani: Omar is a self-taught artist, illustrator, and designer who hails from Peshawar. At university Omar studied engineering and robotics, but decided to make a career out of his passion for arts. His book: Over Eid, Omar published his debut novel, The Lost Children of Paradise : A Pakistani Science Fiction Novel. It is […]
Art comes in many different forms and one of them is resin art. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing but most art pieces made using resin art have functional uses. The type of resin art that is most readily available in local markets is trays and coasters. We have curated a list of 9 local […]
The one accessory that can make or break an outfit is a bag. However, with all the different options available, committing to buying one bag can sometimes be difficult. In order to make shopping for bags just a tiny bit easier, we’ve shortlisted clutch stores that are worth your money. We’ve curated a list of […]
Who is Usman Khan: Usman Khan, a 28 year old, used to be a toy vendor on the streets of Peshawar. Now he is the Charlie Chaplin cheering up Peshawaris. Usman comes from a struggling impoverished family and his role playing Chaplin helps him set aside his own troubles for a while too. Why he […]
Wasfa Kamal is a young artist who is challenging cultural and societal stereotypes through her art. On 1st June, Wasfa shared an illustration of Arfa Kareem on her Instagram account announcing a 30-day challenge of her celebrating exceptional Pakistanis through her illustrations. Day 01: Arfa Kareem Day 02: Sadequian Day 03: Muniba Mazari Day 04: […]
What happened: Art theft in Pakistan is more common than we realise. In recent news, a visual artist from Iran, based in Lahore spoke out about how her work was blatantly plagiarised. Maryam Baniasadi’ alleged that the miniature painting series she started while studying at the National College of Art in 2015, were copied by […]
What is Fitoor: Fitoor is an online marketplace based in Karachi which provides a platform for local artists to sell their artwork with the comfort of their home. Fitoor finds valuable buyers for artwork precisely produced by local artists. This initiative was started by three young students; Muhmmad Mussa, Areebah Akhlaque, Murtaza Salman. Background: Muhmmad […]
The Creative Process Projects, an artist collective, called out Karachi Biennale for dismissing the destruction of Suleman’s public art piece, “The Killing Fields Of Karachi” The statement released by the group was signed by major artists, activists, and academics from around the country such as Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, Scheherzade Junejo, Shehzil Malik and many more. […]
