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Can you spot a man hiding in these pictures?

12:17 PM | 12 Sep, 2015
Can you spot a man hiding in these pictures?

BEIJING (Web Desk) - Chinese artist Liu Bolin, an expert in disappearing act, has released a series of decade old works, "Hiding in the City", reported CNN.


Liu has continued to work within the unique medium - camouflaging himself into various backgrounds with the aim of raising awareness on political and societal issues.




"I always use my works to question and rethink the inequality and imbalance caused by the process of human development," says Liu, who in the past, has been painted to 'disappear' into the backdrop of demolition sites and supermarket aisles.


Chinese artist Liu Bolin is a master of disguise. Over the past decade he's highlighted some of the world's most pressing issues with his work.


In China, it's a common sight to see advertisements like these plastered on walls. Liu has to stand, patiently for hours at a time, while his assistants paint him to match a chosen backdrop. <br />


In recent years, Liu's works have touched upon modern day technologies -- which he finds worrying.



Liu Bolin collaborated with French street artist JR on this work. Liu hides himself in one of JR's large-scale murals in New York City.<br />


This mural, which conceals both Liu Bolin and Bon Jovi, became the album cover for Bon Jovi's What About Now. The background mural was designed by Alex Haldi.<br />


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Liu has travelled the world for exhibitions. He has 'hid' in cities around the world. Of his progression, Liu says, " width="711" height="400" />


This photo is one of nine in his Dragon series. The dragon is a symbol of power, strength and good luck in China. <br />


"Disappearing is not the main point of my work," Liu says. "It's just the method I use to pass on a message. To tell people if we don't stop the way we live, or pay attention, we will all face our own disasters. It's my way to convey all the anxiety I feel for human beings."


Nudrrat Khawaja is a journalist and a member of the staff.

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Currency Rates in Pakistan Today - Pakistani rupee to US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Dirham, and Riyal - 19 April 2024

Pakistani currency saw minor adjustment against global currencies on April 19, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.4 for buying and 280.4 for selling.

Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED was at 75.2 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.

Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 19 April 2024

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar ‎USD 277.4 280.4
Euro EUR 293 296
UK Pound Sterling GBP 342.25 345.65
U.A.E Dirham AED 75.2 75.9
Saudi Riyal SAR 73.3 74.05
Australian Dollar AUD 181 182.8
Bahrain Dinar BHD 740.09 748.09
Canadian Dollar CAD 201 203
China Yuan CNY 38.44 38.84
Danish Krone DKK 39.69 40.09
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 35.53 35.88
Indian Rupee INR 3.33 3.44
Japanese Yen JPY 1.86 1.94
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 902.64 911.64
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 58.08 58.68
New Zealand Dollar NZD 164.22 166.22
Norwegians Krone NOK 25.31 25.61
Omani Riyal OMR 722.87 730.87
Qatari Riyal ‎QAR 76.45 77.15
Singapore Dollar SGD 204.5 206.5
Swedish Korona SEK 25.31 25.61
Swiss Franc CHF 305.08 307.58
Thai Bhat THB 7.56 7.71

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