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4th June, 2012
Political art and Pakistan
There is fierce debate about whether art changes or simply reflects society but there is no doubt that it contributes positively to debate and open society.
There is fierce debate about whether art changes or simply reflects society but there is no doubt that it contributes positively to debate and open society.
16th January, 2012
Art exhbition on ‘peace versus intolerance’
The exhibition ‘Letters to Taseer–1’ is a poignant reminder of the scourge of intolerance and violence that continues to brutalise our society.
The exhibition ‘Letters to Taseer–1’ is a poignant reminder of the scourge of intolerance and violence that continues to brutalise our society.
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26th August, 2011
Have you ever helped an artist?
In her short write-up which appeared in Dawn’s Independence Day special edition, artist and art educationist Salima Hashmi raised a very important question: ‘When was…
In her short write-up which appeared in Dawn’s Independence Day special edition, artist and art educationist Salima Hashmi raised a very important question: ‘When was…
25th August, 2011
Of Karachi, Faiz’s ‘Lahoo ka suragh’ and culled creativity
As the city of Karachi, termed the ‘jugular vein’ of the country, simmers down from ethnic bloodbath which has killed a hundred people in just…
As the city of Karachi, termed the ‘jugular vein’ of the country, simmers down from ethnic bloodbath which has killed a hundred people in just…
14th August, 2011
Salima Hashmi
The ‘artist’s perspective is being solicited presumably because it would differ from that of ‘normal’ people? I would therefore rephrase the question and ask ‘What’s…
The ‘artist’s perspective is being solicited presumably because it would differ from that of ‘normal’ people? I would therefore rephrase the question and ask ‘What’s…
14th February, 2011
Faiz, the father I
When Dast-i-Saba came out Abba was in jail and the dedication was to Kulsum. Who was this Kulsum? There was a sort of slight consternation…
When Dast-i-Saba came out Abba was in jail and the dedication was to Kulsum. Who was this Kulsum? There was a sort of slight consternation…
2nd February, 2011
Herald Exclusive: Ayesha Jatoi interviews Salima Hashmi
Salima Hashmi, artist, curator and contemporary art historian, taught at Lahore’s National College of Arts for 31 years before working as its principal for four…
Salima Hashmi, artist, curator and contemporary art historian, taught at Lahore’s National College of Arts for 31 years before working as its principal for four…
