Hanging Fire: Contemporary Art from Pakistan

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Focusing on contemporary Pakistani art, this catalogue accompanies the first U.S. museum exhibition dedicated to the subject. It explores diverse media, including installation, video art, sculpture, and the contemporary miniature tradition. Contributions from notable figures like Salima Hashmi, Ayesha Jalal, and Mohsin Hamid provide insightful essays that contextualize the art within cultural, historical, and artistic frameworks, highlighting significant trends and themes in recent Pakistani artistic expression.