Interview: Amean J
Amean J. -- Photo: Ali Reza Mumtaz courtesy ameanj.com.
Amean J is known for his photography. But if the public response to 2009’s Shanaakht Festival, being held next week, is encouraging, he will also get recognition for being part of a team (the Citizens Archive of Pakistan) that is bringing history and heritage to the people of Karachi in a very accessible and entertaining way.
In this interview with Newsline, Amean J talks a little bit about what identity means to him and reveals the stories behind some of this year’s exhibits at Shanaakht. In doing so, some very potent themes keep popping up: tolerance, recognition of local heroes, finding inspiration, community.
Listen to the interview:
Shanaakht exhibits mentioned in this interview:
PARVAZ
Photography Exhibition
A collection of photographs of life in the Pakistan Air Force during the 1940s and 1950s
Curated by Zairah MaherSUNEHRAY SAPNAY: PAKISTANI CINEMA IN THE 1960S
Photography and Film Exhibition
CAP explores the golden age of Pakistani film
Curated by Sanam MaherFORGOTTEN PARADISE: KASHMIR
Photography Exhibition
A collection of photographs of pre-Partition Kashmir
Curated by Zairah MaherHASHIM RAZA: LIFE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY PAKISTANI
Photography Exhibition
A tribute to one of the first civil servants of Pakistan
Curated by Amean JKARACHIITES: PORTRAITS BY AMEAN J
Photography Exhibition
CAP honors the contributions of extraordinary citizens of Karachi
Curated by Amean J
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here’s to four years of KU fun:)