The author is an art critic based in Lahore
Imran Qureshi uses the colour red to highlight and condemn the human tendency for violence
In Hooria Khan’s work, one comes across figures of demons, surrounded by flowers, clouds, birds and animals
In Salima Hashmi’s work one comes across many references to women’s misery and struggle during the Zia dictatorship
At the Faiz Festival 2024, exhibition ‘Dil na-umeed to naheen’, presents works of 38 living artists
Mian Ijaz-ul Hassan can replicate furious faces, agitated features, angry people and terrifying characters in his canvases
Many artists, including some from Pakistan, have led double lives
Female figures frequent selective, semi-dark set-ups in Sadaf Naeem’s solo exhibition
Work focussing on climate change dominates the ArtFest Karachi, 2024
Kaleem Khan’s colours are crisp, clean and bright
Philip Guston’s work from various phases of his life is on display at Tate Modern
