About विवरण تفصیل
In the summer of 2018, artists Mustaali and Minahil travelled to both India and Pakistan, their birth places respectively. These two countries share a common history, heritage
and political tension. The poetics of this conjoined relationship, between both countries, became apparent when they visited the Lahori gate in Delhi and the Delhi gate in Lahore. There were moments in their travel that emanated this sentiment so perfectly they decided to capture it through the lens of their camera. This led to the beginning of the Line of Control series where they captured history, moments, architecture, and subject matter
that mirrored one another across the Indo-Pak border.
and political tension. The poetics of this conjoined relationship, between both countries, became apparent when they visited the Lahori gate in Delhi and the Delhi gate in Lahore. There were moments in their travel that emanated this sentiment so perfectly they decided to capture it through the lens of their camera. This led to the beginning of the Line of Control series where they captured history, moments, architecture, and subject matter
that mirrored one another across the Indo-Pak border.
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The term Line of Control (LoC) originally refers to the military controlled line between the Indian and Pakistani parts of the Kashmir region — a line that does not constitute a formal International Boundary, but serves as the de facto border. This photographic project aims to reimagine the Line of Control to open up human connections.
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Originally part of the same nation, India and Pakistan were torn into two entities following the departure of the British. The post-colonial rift has been further aggravated by political agendas and propaganda aimed at keeping people divided. Kashmir is the lasting thread of connection, which goes through continuous waves of tension and unrest. Despite this division, there are striking similarities in all aspects of life including culture, food, arts, architecture, and more. Importantly, in spite of the violent history, people on both sides
of the border display a remarkable curiosity and goodwill towards their neighbour. The project aims to nurture this further, bringing people from both countries together through
a creative lens.
of the border display a remarkable curiosity and goodwill towards their neighbour. The project aims to nurture this further, bringing people from both countries together through
a creative lens.
Concept / Design / Photography — Mustaali Raj & Minahil Bukhari
Web Development — Jayme Chochrane
Web Development — Jayme Chochrane
