COMPLEXITIES OF SOCIAL IDENTITIES & ‘OTHER STORIES’ Art today foregrounds itself on the performative regime of representation. While representation functions on certain categorical appearances, its tenacity in visual practices stems from questioning, sometimes subverting and intervening these categories. The performance…

ART AND THE CODE OF TEXTILE PART I Textile is that crucial node of the civilizational narrative that engulfs, rather emanates the being of beings in the chapter of human life. Be it the nets, basketry or the fabric produced…

PERFORMANCE ART – PAST AND PRESENT PART II The case of performance art is deeply embedded in social action and social interest. It is a call for collective action that is both interactive and participatory. The participatory nature of performative…

PERFORMANCE ART – PAST AND PRESENT PART I The story of performance art can be traced back to the story of human civilization. Humans have always tried to restore and conserve narratives of their clans, communities, tribes, etc through certain…

‘Dear M,’ VISUAL LETTERS BY FAIZA HASAN The year 2020 is a historical event. A situation in time that cannot be denied nor an individual could choose not to participate in its experience that has global repercussions. It was a…