Art Lives Episode 1 - Shaheer Zazai

Join contemporary artist Shaheer Zazai as he explores his unique artistry, blending Afghan heritage with the digital space. In this episode of Art Lives, Zazai places us at the intersection of traditional Afghan carpet design and digital art, where he reshapes his structured approach by crafting intricate carpet designs, inspired by gardens, in Microsoft Word. Delve into the meditative nature of his artistic process as he discusses the evolution of his work - where patterns shift, embodying the nuances of change and the development of cultural identity.
Produced in partnership with TVO, Art Lives is a short docuseries that offers an intimate look into the working practices and conceptual approaches of individual living art practitioners connected to the Middle East, North Africa, South and Central Asia, and Ontario, Canada. The series goes behind-the-scenes, illuminating the personal stories that drive their creative processes.
Learn more at agakhanmuseum.org/artlives