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Zakir Hossain Khokan's 'First Draft' Explores Migrant Worker Experiences in Singapore

publication · 2026-04-20

Zakir Hossain Khokan authored 'First Draft,' published by ArtReview Asia on 10 July 2020. The work examines the experiences of migrant workers in Singapore, blending documentary elements with poetic expression. Khokan's approach combines visual documentation with narrative techniques to highlight the human stories behind labor migration. The publication appeared in ArtReview Asia's digital platform, focusing on contemporary art perspectives from the region. 'First Draft' presents migrant workers' lives through a lens that balances factual reporting with artistic interpretation. The piece was released during a period of increased global attention on migrant labor conditions. Khokan's work contributes to ongoing discussions about representation and social justice in art. The publication remains accessible through ArtReview's online archive.

Key facts

  • Zakir Hossain Khokan authored 'First Draft'
  • Published by ArtReview Asia on 10 July 2020
  • Focuses on migrant workers in Singapore
  • Combines documentary and poetic approaches
  • Examines labor migration experiences
  • Appeared in ArtReview Asia's digital platform
  • Addresses social justice themes
  • Available through ArtReview's online archive

Entities

Artists

  • Zakir Hossain Khokan

Institutions

  • ArtReview Asia
  • ArtReview

Locations

  • Singapore

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