

Each of the artists in Sanat Initiative’s second artists’ residency seems to
respond exactly to the call for a new understanding of visual language,
history, memory, culture and politics through an act of undoing the old in
order to uncover the new. This is the thread that binds each of them together,
although the modes through which they enact it are varied: striving to see with
new eyes, that which is familiar. The artists are engaged, active and
curious. They are breaking the boundaries of their own training, and practice.
As emerging artists they are free in many ways from the parameters and
constrictions of expectations.
Sanat Residency comes at a time when the need for the gallerist to assist the artist beyond the scope of marketing their work has become more essential than ever before. As markets open up and Pakistani art becomes coveted it is essential that the discourse expands, and that experienced artists and critics give of their experience and knowledge unflinchingly and unhesitatingly. The educator’s role never ends and artists with their own stories to share must come forward.
Fika
Tucked between an array of art galleries, cafes and restaurants, Fika is the place for you. Hailing from the Swedish language Fika translates as "Taking a break for coffee and a bite to eat". In the ever changing and morphing city of Karachi, the Cafe offers a comfortable environment for people from all walks of life with its minimalist and contemporary decor; it is your window to catching a breather in the otherwise busy lifestyle.
Fika also has a terrace cafe situated on the rooftop which will open by January 2015, contrasting the minimalist cafe on the ground floor.
Tucked between an array of art galleries, cafes and restaurants, Fika is the place for you. Hailing from the Swedish language Fika translates as "Taking a break for coffee and a bite to eat". In the ever changing and morphing city of Karachi, the Cafe offers a comfortable environment for people from all walks of life with its minimalist and contemporary decor; it is your window to catching a breather in the otherwise busy lifestyle.
Fika also has a terrace cafe situated on the rooftop which will open by January 2015, contrasting the minimalist cafe on the ground floor.
THOR
- The House of Rana, makes Men's
life easy, by making different yet elegant, black & white formal and casual
shirts. The dots, lines, buttons, stitching etc were made keeping today's metrosexual
men in mind. The collection, they showed today, is very friendly, fit for all
seasons, events, occasions. They make customize shirts & are reachable on
appointment only.
Men’s Styling by Asma Zuberi @ Depilex, Khadda market.
Hair and makeup @ Angie’s
Salon & Institute.
Paarcha- the second skin is a multi dimensional clothing brand by
Saad and Abel which caters to the needs of people globally. Working on a
diverse range of clothing line which focuses on eastern formal and casual,
western formal and pret wear the brand fulfills the clothing needs of both
men's and women's wear. Keeping the ideology of “the second skin" where
clothing is all about comfort like your own skin and also looking good, the
brand aims and focuses to provide the best to its clientele.
Choreography, Coordination and PR done by Dr. Rana Asif and
the team @ THOR.