• Dhanak Pakistani magazine cover 1970s metal panel — KHAJISTAN™

Pakistani Magazine Dhanak (1970s) — Metal Panel

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Metal Art of poster of Pakistani magazine Monthly Dhanak (ماہنامہ دھَنَک) in the 1970s, published from Lahore. Known for its bold covers, progressive politics, and pop-cultural edge, Dhanak often blended glamour with resistance, offering a vibrant countercultural voice during the Zia era censorship and beyond. Dhaka means rainbow in Urdu.

- 100% aluminum
- 11″ x 14″
- Includes hanging hook, mounting block and double-sided tape

Exhibited in “Spasial Program” at SculptureCenter, New York, June 19 – July 28, 2025.

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