There is a voice that doesn’t use words, Listen
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Broadway between 41st and 49th Streets
New York, NY
Start:
Feb 1, 2026
End:
Feb 28, 2026
Nightly, 11:57pm – 12am
View Public Programming
Broadway between 41st and 49th Streets
New York, NY
Start:
Feb 1, 2026
End:
Feb 28, 2026
Nightly, 11:57pm – 12am
View Public Programming
Eeman Masood’s hand-painted animation There is a voice that doesn’t use words, Listen explores resilience and interconnectedness through the figure of the majestic banyan tree — an important symbol in South Asian cultural and spiritual traditions, and native flora to Lahore, Pakistan, where the artist was born. With each frame meticulously painted by hand over a period of several months, Masood’s work reflects on the quiet generosity of nature that can be held in memories despite displacement.
Shimmering particles representing life encircle the banyan tree in a gently shifting nocturnal landscape, obscuring the divide between the earthly and the celestial divine. The piece becomes a lyrical meditation on growth, renewal, and ecological responsibility, reminding viewers of nature’s quiet endurance and our shared obligation to protect it. Masood considers her work as an echo of the philosophies of Rumi and Tagore, urging us to listen—not just with our ears, but with our hearts.
Eeman Masood’s hand-painted animation There is a voice that doesn’t use words, Listen explores resilience and interconnectedness through the figure of the majestic banyan tree — an important symbol in South Asian cultural and spiritual traditions, and native flora to Lahore, Pakistan, where the artist was born. With each frame meticulously painted by hand over a period of several months, Masood’s work reflects on the quiet generosity of nature that can be held in memories despite displacement.
Shimmering particles representing life encircle the banyan tree in a gently shifting nocturnal landscape, obscuring the divide between the earthly and the celestial divine. The piece becomes a lyrical meditation on growth, renewal, and ecological responsibility, reminding viewers of nature’s quiet endurance and our shared obligation to protect it. Masood considers her work as an echo of the philosophies of Rumi and Tagore, urging us to listen—not just with our ears, but with our hearts.
Support for Midnight Moment is provided in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; and the Times Square Advertising Coalition.
Midnight Moment is made possible by the Times Square Advertising Coalition, ABC SuperSign, American Eagle, Big Outdoor, Branded Cities, Clear Channel, Coca-Cola, Diversified, Express, Heritage Outdoor Media, Levi's, LG, Line Friends, McDonald's, Microsoft, Midtown Financial, Morgan Stanley, New Tradition, Outfront, Paramount, Prudential, Sensory Interactive, Sephora, Sherwood Equities, Show + Tell, Silvercast, Swatch, TSX, and T-Mobile.
Broadway between 41st and 49th Streets
New York, NY
Nightly, 11:57pm – 12am
Video still courtesy of the artist
Born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1998, Eeman Masood's work explores the emotional and spiritual connections between nature, solitude, and ecological awareness. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary mediums, she expands classical miniature painting through intricate works and hand-painted animations. Masood is the recipient of several notable awards, including the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, the Jeffrey Rubinoff Graduate Scholarship, the Jessie Allan Forsyth Scholarship, and the Canwest Global Scholarship in Video Arts. She was also nominated for the Emerging artist Lind Prize and is now on the 2026 official longlist for the Lind prize in Canada. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is part of the permanent collection at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), India. She is represented by Galerie ISA.
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Eeman Masood
Born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1998, Eeman Masood's work explores the emotional and spiritual connections between nature, solitude, and ecological awareness. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary mediums, she expands classical miniature painting through intricate works and hand-painted animations. Masood is the recipient of several notable awards, including the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, the Jeffrey Rubinoff Graduate Scholarship, the Jessie Allan Forsyth Scholarship, and the Canwest Global Scholarship in Video Arts. She was also nominated for the Emerging artist Lind Prize and is now on the 2026 official longlist for the Lind prize in Canada. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is part of the permanent collection at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), India. She is represented by Galerie ISA.
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Eeman Masood
Born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1998, Eeman Masood's work explores the emotional and spiritual connections between nature, solitude, and ecological awareness. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary mediums, she expands classical miniature painting through intricate works and hand-painted animations. Masood is the recipient of several notable awards, including the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, the Jeffrey Rubinoff Graduate Scholarship, the Jessie Allan Forsyth Scholarship, and the Canwest Global Scholarship in Video Arts. She was also nominated for the Emerging artist Lind Prize and is now on the 2026 official longlist for the Lind prize in Canada. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is part of the permanent collection at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA), India. She is represented by Galerie ISA.
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Eeman Masood
