Tag: artist
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Artist Mansoor Ahmed Rahi’s wife accuses son of stealing paintings Worth Rs1 Billion
The wife of famous artist Mansoor Ahmed Rahi has filed an FIR against her son, accusing him of stealing her late husband’s paintings, which are worth over Rs1 billion, police have confirmed on Friday. On Thursday Mrs Rahi reported theft, even though the incident happened almost eight months ago. Shalimar police registered a case against…
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New York police arrest hundreds at Jewish protest urging Gaza ceasefire
Hundreds of people were arrested Friday when police broke up a large demonstration of mostly Jewish New Yorkers who had taken over the main hall of Grand Central station in protest of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, police and organizers said. The New York Police Department said at least 200 people had been arrested, while protest…
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Ana Dammi Falastini: From Arab Idol to the national song of Palestine
“Ana Dammi Falastini” , a song that won Muhammad Assaf the title of Arab world in 2015, has over the years became the national song of the land-a musical and patriotic piece they rejoice in, in the face of occupying forces. It is one of the key performances of his concerts. The lyrics can literally be…
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‘Take the money and run’; Danish artist submits blank canvasses to museum
A Danish artist owes around 500,000 kroner (Rs14,408,870) to Kunsten museum in Aalborg after submitting two blank canvasses as part of a project called “Take the Money and Run”. Conceptual artist Jens Haaning presses upon the issues of power and inequality through his work and one of his projects was commissioned by by the Kunsten…
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If Batman was set in Karachi: Pakistani artist’s rendition is wow
We’ve seen how creative Pakistani artists can get. Every few weeks some art form or the other goes viral. Recently, a viral Tiktok trend re-imagined how Wes Anderson films would look if they’re set in Pakistan, enamoring thousands of people. Now, a Pakistani artist who goes by the name Booray on Instagram, imagined how Batman…
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Hania Aamir says she doesn’t want to be ‘unapproachable to be a star’
Hania Aamir, who has often opened up about her fears and insecurities, has penned yet another heartfelt note about her struggles saying that she doesn’t want to be a star who is unapproachable. Expressing her thoughts on social media, Hania said: “When I took this picture, I was completely shattered inside. I would recite the…
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Meesha Shafi, Samina Peerzada mourn Gunga Saain’s demise
Gunga Saain, a specially-abled dhol player, passed away in Lahore, after suffering from a heart attack, Hum News has reported. Saain was famous across the country for his spiritual dance on the beats of dhol. The famed musician used to dance and perform while playing the dhol himself. He used to perform on Thursdays on…
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Ahad Raza Mir opens up on nepotism
Ever since the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput in June 2020, there has been a lot of debate on nepotism in the film and entertainment industry. While the debate did not gain a lot of traction in Pakistan, it is still being discussed. Ahad Raza Mir, whose father Asif Raza Mir is an…
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Pakistani truck art flies high
Pakistan’s renowned truck art will move from the highways to the skies, as a flying academy has decorated a two-seater Cessna aircraft using the colourful technique. In recent times, Pakistan’s colourful truck art has grown increasingly popular in the West. With elaborate and flamboyant motifs, Pakistani truck art has inspired gallery exhibitions abroad and prompted…
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Nine artists who may make it big in 2021
Art is something we all love but few have the eye to determine which artist might be the next big thing. On a popular Pakistani Lifestyle Instagram account called Bhindifries, an NCA graduate and miniature artist, Ayesha Jatoi lists her favourite artists for 2021. Jatoi decided to reflect on 2020 not by the grief it…