Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikandar holds exhibition on Madison Square Park, New York

Acclaimed Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikandar has said in a social media post that in a collaboration with Madison Square Park Conservatory she will hold a multimedia exhibition that will be displayed on the Appellate Division Courthouse of the New York State. The project titled ‘Havah..to breathe, air, life” is a large-face sculpture that will be installed on the rooftop of the courthouse, the first female figure to be installed on one of the ten plinths.

According to the Madison Square website, the word ‘Havah‘ means air or atmosphere in urdu, and will ask who is historically represented and who holds power in the justice system.

Sikandar shared clips on social media of the construction taking place of her public art project. She wrote:

“Have you seen the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, next to the Madison Square Park? Come check it out!
For my public art project with @madsqparknyc I’m making a sculpture which will go on its roof..”

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