Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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.

Rashid Rana

Veil II, 2004

Photography

C-Print

Currently Not Available

1
Intaglio

Intaglio is a printmaking technique where a design is incised below the surface of a metal or stone plate. Ink is applied to the plate, filling the incised lines or depressions, while the surface is wiped clean. The ink in the depressions is then transferred to paper using an etching press. Common intaglio techniques include engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Feminist art

Feminist art refers to the art that emerged from the feminist art movement during the 1960s and 1970s. It developed with the intention of critiquing 20th-century gender ideals and challenging the traditional canon of art history. Feminist art seeks to create a dialogue between the artwork and the viewer through a feminist lens, often addressing issues of gender, identity, and social justic

Wax

Wax is a solid material derived from plant, animal, and petroleum sources. It is used to protect paints from wear, create sculptures, make wax crayons and colored pencils, and for encaustic painting. In encaustic painting, colored beeswax is shaped with special tools to create textured, raised surfaces.

Can't find your Answer?