“The Destructive Thursday,” a work by Tayyab Tariq, addresses the tragic and brutal Army Public School attack in Peshawar, which occurred on a Thursday in 2012. This devastating incident, marked by extreme violence and the loss of innocent lives, profoundly impacted Tariq and became a catalyst for his artistic exploration of deconstruction. Through this piece, he transforms the harrowing experience into a powerful expression of grief and chaos. By dismantling and reassembling objects, Tariq reflects the fractured reality and emotional turmoil resulting from the attack, using deconstruction as a means to process and convey the deep sense of loss and disruption caused by such violence. “The Destructive Thursday” serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedy and a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of those affected.