Ismail Gulgee, the pioneering Pakistani modernist, was murdered in 2007, leaving behind a significant body of work and acclaim. His son, Amin Gulgee, opened a museum in 2025 in Ismail's former home, highlighting the need for private initiatives to preserve cultural heritage amidst insufficient state support. Amin reflected on the aftermath of his father's death, stating that his parents' home felt like a museum, and while facing personal grief, he continued to create art. The museum aims to celebrate Ismail's contributions while addressing the challenges of cultural preservation in Pakistan.
After the murder, I just locked up my parents' place. Everything was frozen in time, so it was already a bit of a museum.
The finest examples of his work lay under lock and key in the empty building. Meanwhile, Amin worked feverishly to produce his own art.
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