Pakistan Onyx Handicrafts: A Unique Blend of Tradition and Culture
Pakistani Onyx Marble is Among the Best in the world Pakistan has the distinction of being among that handful of countries in the world that have been blessed with numerous minerals and marble varieties. The most famous and exclusive of these precious stone marble is the Onyx; which is predominantly found in the gas cavities […]
Emerging Talent from Pakistan
As I sit down to type a few words about Pakistani talent, I can’t help but think, “how do you write about something that has seems to be endless?†Sure, perhaps the ban on YouTube has hindered a surefire way of interesting feats by Pakistanis making it to our laptops; but there’s still Twitter, Facebook […]
Darbar Mahal Bahawalpur : An Architectural Masterpiece
Introduction The Darbar Mahal is a historic fort located in the Pakistani city of Bahawalpur; this city is deeply rooted in Asian history and is considered to be one of the most important trade and cultural centers in local history. The Mahal itself is under the control of Pakistan Army, but its grounds are a […]
Local Art Scene at T2f
PeaceNiche, an NGO that gave birth to the creative hub of Karachi, T2f (formerly known as ‘the second floor), has been working constantly to organize various events, such as a musical evening, art exhibitions and a few literary lectures. All the events are a result of a collective effort of the staff. They aim to […]
Historical Art in Pakistan
Art as a Cultural Phenomenon Art is a collective term used to signify a vast array of cultural as well as historic traditions that signify a certain civilization, or era. Art can be considered the single richest phenomenon that distinguishes different aspects of a culture from each other, as well as differentiating it from other […]
Artpreneurs for Change – A Great Initiative
Artpreneurs; What are they? Artpreneurs for Change is a socially empowering initiative that is designed to bridge the gap between individuals from the US and Pakistan; especially after 9/11 there was a lot of inherent hostility in the way citizens from both countries had perceptions for each other and it was this hostility that is […]