by Mohsin Hamid
First published 2016
Renowned miniaturist Imran Qureshi transforms the Barbican's curved gallery into a canvas for his delicate yet unsettling paintings. Beginning with serene natural scenes, Qureshi gradually introduces darker, foreboding elements, hinting at the uncertainty that lurks beneath the surface. As the works unfold along the sinuous space, they subtly challenge the viewer's perspective, probing the fragility of our assumptions. Mohsin Hamid's reflections and Eleanor Nairne's essay provide insight into Qureshi's artistic process and the social commentary embedded in his craft.
Genres: art, contemporary, non-fiction, cultural-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: social-commentary
Period: 21st Century
48 pages · Hardcover · Ridinghouse