On World Art Day, the founder of The Little Art Shoaib Iqbal wrote a piece for The News on Sunday Special Report.
Since the dawn of human civilisation, the arts and culture have been essential for expression, connection and communication. Across time, creative pursuits like writing, music, visual arts and theatre have been essential in forming communities, conserving cultural legacy and promoting a sense of shared identity. Participating in the arts and culture also improves learning by fostering critical thinking, emotional intelligence and creativity. It fosters empathy, self-awareness and personal development, advancing both the society and the individual.
