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Post-colonial miniature painting

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Untitled by Farhat Ali. K arl Marxs famous quip that history repeats itself, “the first time as tragedy, the second time as farce,” fits the so-called revival of miniature painting in Pakistan. The process started in the early 1980s at the National College of. Continue reading Post-colonial miniature painting→

In conversation with Damsaaz

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M usic often serves as a bridge between heri-tage and modernity. For Damsaaz, it is also a mission to safeguard an endangered language while creating sounds that resonate across cultures. Formed by young artists from Gulmit, Gojal and Hunza, Damsaaz is a music group focused on preserving. Continue reading In conversation with Damsaaz→