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Two South Asian Exhibitions

Two exhibitions in one go! Over the weekend I had the pleasure to visit the Whitworth art gallery in Manchester to see both Beyond Borders and Raqib Shaw exhibitions. Both very different in the styles of art and design but were united by their core representation of North and south Asian culture. With the new programme of the new North and South Asian art exhibitions based over the North of England which celebrates South Asian art culture from countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka . First on the plan was to see Beyond Borders which was an exhibition celebrating south Asian textiles from the above countries.  This exhibition was full of rich opulent fabrics, detailed floral wallpaper and contemporary abstract prints which in itself was telling the viewer a story about who and what was south Asian. Each part of exhibitions art was unfolding a story about that particular piece of art and design which to me added another dimension ...

Catching Butterflies

When feeling low and depressed I have to pick myself up and go out and that what I did on Monday with the support of my family. So on Monday I made a plan to get out of the house and surround myself in a different environment. For my mental stability I really needed this but it was also nice to visit a new place I never been to before. So on this Monday I woke up early, did my morning skincare routine and had a hearty breakfast of porridge with blueberries and honey just the right type of breakfast when I am feeling low. The look for the day was going to be effortless but still put together, so first thing first was to get ready and get my makeup done. On days when I don’t feel good I like to make an effort by dressing up and doing my makeup which always helps resulting in me feeling good about myself. My makeup look for the day was a soft eye with a nudie pink lip and as always a matt base with a dark pink blush and gold highligh...