Interwoven Histories: Urdu, Persian, and the Raj

Urdu + Persian meet colonial history in bold typographic art. Free launch Aug 1! Prints, stories & snacks. RSVP now—limited spots! �✨

About this Event


Nuqta Studio Presents: Interwoven Histories: Urdu, Persian, and the Raj

Curated by Folkloristan

📅 Launch Date: 1st August | ⏰ 6PM – 9PM📍 Venue: 100 Norfolk Street, Namak Mandi, 2nd Floor (Bethak)🎟️ Free Entry | Limited spaces available for launch night

Exhibition Continues:📆 2nd–5th August | 🕚 11AM – 4PM

About the Exhibition:

Dive into a visual journey where Urdu and Persian script intertwine with colonial legacies, reimagined through contemporary Pakistani artistry. Interwoven Histories explores the cultural crossroads of language, identity, and design, featuring bold typographic posters inspired by Urdu calligraphy and Pakistani folk motifs.

✨ Launch Night Highlights:

• Curator’s Talk by Nuqta
• Artist Stories: Screening short videos submitted by creators from Pakistan
• Light Snacks & Conversations
• Prints for Sale (Cash preferred, cards accepted)
• Please note that photos will be taken throughout the evening.

🖼️ Featured Artists:

Ilsa • Asim • Haris • Haika • Eeman • Ahmad • Komal • Rawaz • Arsalan • Ali Kavousi • Sitara Studios • Chakor Analytics

🎨 Take Home a Piece:

Limited-edition prints available for purchase—support local art!

🔗 RSVP Recommended (Due to limited seating)

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