Broad Strokes: Fraternizing with an Anarchist
Dhaka in a Gotham setting with neon logos of Mimi, BTV, Sunlite, Keya, Nabisco staring back at you; a distant news bulletin rumbles about the possibility of a terrorist attack while you smoke away your woes in the darkness of…
Aly Zaker : Another Rhinestone up the Horizon
Admiration alone is not what drives me to write this obituary for Aly Zaker sir- my parents were closely associated with him from their theatre days; they have been through rough patches together in the political field, struggled to bring…
Tatsuo Horiuchi: The Michelangelo of Microsoft Excel
Art has no rules, or as many say, there is no definite form of art. One might prefer the use of a paintbrush to give a stroke or even use their fingers instead; then there is digital art. There are…
Unfolded Quarantine: Tackling Isolation during the Coronavirus Lockdown through Art
Isolation. That is something all of us are currently experiencing all over the globe. Initially we thought that staying back home and not being able meet friends & relatives are going to be worst part of quarantine. But little did…
Broad Strokes: A Conversation with Saima Khan
Saima Khan is one of those people who turn out to be good at whatever she tries her hand at. A final year student in a business school, she runs an art page called WanderArt, and also participates in various…
Broad Strokes: A Conversation with Armin Ahsan
Creators come from all walks of life. Armin Ahsan, who is currently studying in a business school, maintains a Facebook page for her art called Space Cade. Her young age belies her ability; Space Cade is filled with works that showcase…
The Magic in the Art of Resistance: Why We Love Artists, and Others Fear Them
There's a chance you have heard that quote about the definition of insanity, especially if you played a video game called FarCry 3. "Do you know what the definition of insanity is?" Vaas asked, talking to the protagonist, and thus…
Why Starting an Arts and Crafts Business as a Student is Worth it
Students nowadays face too many difficulties balancing academic, work and social life. It’s a give and take, with a lot on stake: If you are too invested in academics and part time jobs, it is a given that you will…
Why You Should Participate in Inktober (and How You Can Make the Most Out of It)
Drawing is therapeutic. But to get good at it, you have to draw consistently. And Inktober's a very good way to do that. Inktober was started by Jake Parker in 2009, as a way to challenge is own skills and…
