Art Galleries in Pakistan
With its culturally rich and energetic art scene, Pakistani art is now accepted and regarded as creative and highly animated all around the world, where ever art is appreciated and known with its expatriation. There are a lot of art galleries in the major cities of Pakistan displaying the works of internationally famous Pakistani artists [...]
Art in Pakistan
The art scene in Pakistan is blooming with energy, expression and passion. Unfortunately it exists within the domain of Pakistan, the outside world knows but very little about the tremendously subliminal art (forms) that exists in Pakistan. To the outside world Pakistan remains a country immersed in conventional innuendos, fighting a bigger battle between sectarianism, [...]
Mahboob Ali’s Art
Mahboob Ali, is perhaps the only artist who has devoted his entire career to woodcut – an ancient technique of printmaking.A native Lahore-ite, and a graduate of the National College of Arts, he has not gained immense recognition at home and abroad. In his own words, “this medium is very difficult, [...]
Traditional Crafts
THREADS OF EXPERIENCE – TRADITIONAL CRAFTS FROM PAKISTAN TO ROCHDALE
Local people learnt traditional Pakistani arts and crafts techniques. Photo courtesy Touchstones
A Rochdale-based artist has been teaching local people the traditional arts and craft techniques of Pakistan to create a new exhibition.
Shaista Nazir, a trained textile artist, visited Pakistan to research the [...]
