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Breaking Taboos: LGBTQ Artists Challenge Norms and Inspire Change in Pakistan

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Introduction Art in Pakistan has a long history of providing a unique commentary on social issues and pushing boundaries. However, like in many countries, the art market often remains curated and exclusive, catering primarily to the privileged elite, which results in a limited range of themes, styles, and aesthetics. In this context, the Pakistan Art […]

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The Coming Out of Queer photographer Mengwen Cao as She Talks About Marginalization, Family and Work

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It’s a very personal—yet typical—experience to come out to your family as LGBT. Mengwen Cao had the procedure in 2016, making a video to show their parents on FaceTime, recording the call, and afterwards transforming the tape into an artwork titled Here We Are. The call concludes with the artist’s father saying, “We can accept

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Rewriting Gender Through The Lens: Indian photographers Challenging The Norm

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Prachi Sahasrabudhe Part 4- A Woman’s Work: The Question of gendered labour Gendered labour is a reality in our country that cannot be denied. When it comes to specific types of work, such as domestic tasks or laborious activities in farming, tea plantations, etc., it is frequently thought of as a woman’s job; nevertheless, the

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Rewriting Gender Through The Lens: Indian Photographers Challenging the Norm.

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Part -1 A gender not acknowledged: The Hijras and their struggle for representation The major works by Indian photographers Anita Khemka, Dayanita Singh, and Tejal Shah are discussed in this section while addressing transgender identity in order to comprehend the various perspectives behind their research on transgender lives. Though the subject matter seemed to be

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Michelangelo\’s fingerprint may be on a wax sculpture (and more from the art world)

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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends

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