3 to 12 Nautical MilesM+ 00:00
Pakistani-American artist Shahzia Sikander presents her latest commissioned work at M+ Façade, exploring the historical traces of power and trade and their entanglement through a cinematic tableau of hand-painted animations. ‘3 to 12 Nautical Miles’ follows the maritime trail that linked the British East India Company, Mughal-era India, and Qing-dynasty China, examining the connections between empires and complex dynamics.
Sikander’s practice brings the art of miniature painting to the big screen, allowing the medium to communicate to audiences on a different scale. Painted gestures, objects, and symbols are magnified through animation, revealing the nuanced history of the region. On March 26, the artist herself will lead a free illustrated lecture about the artwork at 5pm.
