Durriya Kazi

ARTSPEAK: FABRICATING STORIES

ARTSPEAK: FABRICATING STORIES

From ancient myths to modern political symbolism, there exists an intricate relationship between textiles and storytelling Published 27 Oct, 2024 09:29am
ARTSPEAK: SEEKING COMPASSION AND UNITY

ARTSPEAK: SEEKING COMPASSION AND UNITY

Although the spirit of charity and giving is baked into the central ethos of Islam, Muslims today seem more interested in individ Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:58am
ARTSPEAK: STEP BACK TO MOVE FORWARD

ARTSPEAK: STEP BACK TO MOVE FORWARD

Western powers justified colonisation as a ‘civilising mission.’ Now, as global voices reclaim their real histories, new narrati Updated 01 Oct, 2024 08:42am
ARTSPEAK: JUSTICE OR JUDGEMENT

ARTSPEAK: JUSTICE OR JUDGEMENT

All major religions, civilisations and societies have stressed the importance of enacting true justice. But seeking justice is Published 15 Sep, 2024 09:46am
ARTSPEAK: LEADING DOUBLE LIVES

ARTSPEAK: LEADING DOUBLE LIVES

Most people try to keep their public and private lives separate from one another but, for some, their private passions come to Published 01 Sep, 2024 06:30am
ARTSPEAK: DEEP HATE

ARTSPEAK: DEEP HATE

Manufacturing hate and violence serves as a potent tool to ensure those in power maintain their control and economic interests Published 18 Aug, 2024 08:11am
ARTSPEAK: FEAR OF HAPPINESS

ARTSPEAK: FEAR OF HAPPINESS

For some countries, national happiness is a goal worth striving for. The Pakistani state has ignored the importance of a happy Published 04 Aug, 2024 07:55am
ARTSPEAK: SEEKING COMMUNITIES

ARTSPEAK: SEEKING COMMUNITIES

People have naturally always formed communities based on shared interests and mutual trust in one geographic space. The internet Published 21 Jul, 2024 07:59am
ARTSPEAK: DEFINED BY SLOGANS

ARTSPEAK: DEFINED BY SLOGANS

Across history, slogans have served as imagined futures aiming to become realities. They can define national identity, political Published 07 Jul, 2024 07:35am
ARTSPEAK: REINVENTING LIBRARIES

ARTSPEAK: REINVENTING LIBRARIES

Many libraries across the world have been transformed into community spaces that offer much more than books — unfortunately, the Published 23 Jun, 2024 08:07am
ARTSPEAK: HIDDEN RAGE

ARTSPEAK: HIDDEN RAGE

The expression of rage can take on many forms and can be the result of an inability to adequately address suppressed emotions Published 09 Jun, 2024 07:32am
ARTSPEAK: A SENSE OF BELONGING

ARTSPEAK: A SENSE OF BELONGING

A collective identity makes us feel as if we are a part of something bigger and more important than just our own lives Published 12 May, 2024 07:38am
ARTSPEAK: THE ART OF DISGUISE

ARTSPEAK: THE ART OF DISGUISE

Humans employ various disguises in order to ensure harmony, while art often deals in symbols, metaphors and codes. However, disgui Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:31am
ARTSPEAK: THE LAWS OF THE JUNGLE

ARTSPEAK: THE LAWS OF THE JUNGLE

Mankind’s relationship with the animal kingdom is a complicated one, with the latter proving to be a source of fascination, Published 14 Apr, 2024 06:39am
NON-FICTION: THE ADVENTUROUS ARCHITECT

NON-FICTION: THE ADVENTUROUS ARCHITECT

Architect Mukhar Husain’s autobiography is more than just a recounting of his personal journey. It is the story of a whole... Published 31 Mar, 2024 09:22am
ARTSPEAK: CROSSROADS OF CHANGE

ARTSPEAK: CROSSROADS OF CHANGE

Are we standing at the precipice of a great transformation, one that has marked societies across the span of human history, Published 31 Mar, 2024 07:03am
CULTURE: MOHATTA COMES OF AGE

CULTURE: MOHATTA COMES OF AGE

To commemorate 25 years of the Mohatta Palace Museum, a series of lectures on diverse and eclectic topics intermingled with Updated 25 Mar, 2024 04:25am

ARTSPEAK: TURNING LIVES INTO STORIES

The tales and narratives that are passed down from one generation to the next serve as a codification of collective beliefs, ideal Published 17 Mar, 2024 06:46am
ARTSPEAK: UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

ARTSPEAK: UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

History is filled with examples of apparently small changes having far-reaching effects, some positive and some disastrous Published 03 Mar, 2024 08:25am