Inspired by a golden legacy
“The Moghul era has fascinated me since childhood. Each of the emperors made their mark on history. I have always enjoyed reading about them and painting them....
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Art across the continents
Islamic Artworks from the Victoria and Albert (V&A) museum in London were recently on display at the National Gallery of Art Washington, D.C. The six-month long exhibition which ended a few...
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Aspects of miniature works
An exhibition at the Momart Gallery focuses on references to miniature art seen in the work of artists such as A.R.Chughtai, Jamil Naqsh, Najmi Sura and Hajra Mansur. The display offers...
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A web of colours
The cottage industry is built on the concept of production that is home-based, rather than factory-based. The products and services created by cottage industries are often unique and distinctive and cannot...
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Painting the world around him
There are no figures inhabiting the landscape paintings of Najmul Hassan, only the tranquil patterns of nature reflected in deserts, fields and seas. Inspired by Dubai where he currently lives, the...
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Journey to Tombouctou
‘For most people Tombouctou is an illusionary and unattainable vista’, writes Qamar, who took the journey to this ‘remote, dusty and romantic little town with winding alleys, situated on the Southern...
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Zooming in on France
Depicting the diverse cultures and traditions of France is no easy task. But photographer, Batool Mahmood has managed to capture some of its essence during a recent visit to the country,...
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Culture and its plunder
As a subject for newspaper writing, culture and its various manifestations have been my great love. As readers must have noticed, I do not report day-to-day events like shows and exhibitions,...
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