Under the Amaltaas Tree

Remembering Sabeen Mahmud (1974 - 2015)

About the Project

Sabeen was Pakistani human rights activist, entrepreneur, and designer. A digital memory project celebrating the life and legacy of Sabeen Mahmud. She stood for community, culture and open dialogue and with these principles founded The Second Floor (T2F), a coffee house and community space.

In 2015 after hosting a panel titled “Unsilencing Balochistan” Sabeen was shot at a signal as she was leaving the event.

This archive allows viewers to get to get to know Sabeen and her work through virtual reconstructions of spaces she inhabited. Explore her most personal spaces to discover the stories behind the objects she cherished and memories from her loved ones she loved.

How to Explore

  • Look Around: Click and drag your mouse.
  • Interact: Hover over icons to see titles. Click to open details.
  • Navigation: Look for the 'Exit' icons to move between rooms.