Pakistan

Pakistan

Pakistan's contemporary art scene thrives on its unique blend of historical legacies and modern narratives. In the vibrant labyrinth of this artistic landscape, artists like Rashid Rana and Imran Qureshi fuse tradition with innovation. Spaces like the National Art Gallery in Islamabad and the Lahore Biennale Foundation stage this dynamic discourse, introducing a powerful Pakistani voice to the global art scene. Learn more about Pakistan's compelling contemporary art on Composition Gallery's website.

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Veil II

Rashid Rana

Veil II, 2004

Photography

C-Print

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Digital Art

Digital art refers to art which is created using digital technology. It can be generated by computer, drawn or scanned with a tablet using a mouse. Video may be downloaded to computers so artists can manipulate images filmed with a video camera.

Sculpture / Object

A sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

Situationism

Situationism is a psychological theory that gained prominence in 1968, following the publication of a monograph by Walter Mischel that sparked the Person-situation debate. This theory argues that behavior is primarily influenced by external situational factors rather than internal traits or motivations, challenging the ideas of trait theorists like Raymond B. Cattell and Hans Eysenck, who emphasized stable personality traits. It is important not to confuse this with the Situationist International movement, an artistic and political movement founded by Asger Jorn, which focused on the critique of modern consumer society and the influence of environments on human behavior.

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