Pakistani Art in ‘The Rising Tide,’ a Show in Karachi

interesting how the nyt focuses on pakistan’s “struggle with islamic militants” rather than the stunning art coming out of that country. it’s not just about violence (somewhat complicated by america’s secret war in pakistan), it’s about raw talent and the country’s obvious potential. check it out. full article here.

Abdullah Syed’s “Flying Rug,” made of United States $1 bills shaped like American drones and arranged in carpetlike patterns, from “The Rising Tide.”