ArtistResume
Master of Arts | University of Manchester, U.K. | 2008 – 2009
- Major: Art Gallery & Museum Studies
- Related coursework: Museology, Objects & Exhibitions, Gallery Learning & Interpretation
Bachelor of Fine ARTS | National College of Arts, Pakistan | 2003 – 2006
- Major: Painting
- Minor: Photography and Printmaking
FREELANCE | 2009 – PRESENT
Art Critic
- Researching and writing on topics related to Art, Exhibitions, Culture and Museums for various art publications.
Preparatory School Islamabad | Pakistan | 2012 – 2017
Art Teacher
- O’ Level (Grade 9-10) Arts course as per Cambridge curriculum.
- Working with students of O’ Levels on their Art portfolios as well as developing their general knowledge of the industry.
- Arranging gallery visits for the students within the Islamabad city area.
National College of Arts | Pakistan | 2013 – 2015
Assistant Professor
- Visiting Faculty member for Introduction to Visual Arts course.
- Delivering presentations on selected topics ranging from Art History to Museums and Culture.
- Creating connections between guest lecturers and the students for different topics related to the Arts.
- Preparing examination papers for the students based on the Visual Arts course.
Islamabad College of Arts & Sciences | Pakistan | 2011 – 2012
Art Consultant
- Designed and delivered art course for grades 8 to 10.
- Working with students of A-Levels on their Art projects and portfolios, as well as enhancing their overall knowledge of the art and culture industry.
National Art Gallery (NAG) | Pakistan | 2009 – 2010
Research Officer
- Led the documentation/archival project for official artworks of Government of Pakistan.
- Created database on information and condition of paintings held by public institutions.
- Co-curated exhibitions within the gallery spaces and assisting the head of the Visual Arts division of the NAG.
- Writing and editing texts for gallery labels, brochures and catalogues.
- Arranged tours for groups from schools to observe and experience the NAG.
The Rohtas Gallery | Pakistan | 2008 – 2008
Curator
- Managed the end-to-end operations of the art gallery.
- Managed the revamp and renovation work of the gallery.
- Organized and administered exhibitions of various artists from across Pakistan.
- Liaised with clients and visitors.
- Handled the sale process and delivery of artwork.
OFFICE SPACE GALLERY REPRESENTED ARTIST, SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 2022
L’AIR ARTS, PARIS | MAY 2022
- Participation in a two-week Art Research Residency Program.
- The cultural revival of the world’s longest-running international artist residency – Atelier 11 Cité Falguière.
ARTHOUSE HOLLAND, LEIDERDORP | MAY – JULY 2022
- Participation in a Three-Month Studio Residency Program.
ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL GRANT| MARCH-AUGUST 2021
- A grant to research a cross-disciplinary and cross-world exploration of precious metals, seeds, and people across imagined and real borders.
- Working Title – Borders, Borderlands, and Crossings
BERLIN ART INSTITUTE, BERLIN | MAY-SEPTEMBER 2021
- Participation in a Five-Month Studio Residency Program
BERLIN ART INSTITUTE, BERLIN | FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021
- Participation in a Two-Month Studio Residency Program
L’AIR ARTS, PARIS | JANUARY 2020
- Participation in a three-week Multi-Disciplinary Residency Program
- Revisiting the Roaring Twenties 1920/2020: Art, Culture and the École de Paris
RIJKSAKADEMIE van BEELDENDE KUNSTEN, AMSTERDAM | OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2019
- Participation in a two-month Masterclass in Art Mediation.
SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE OF ARTS, LONDON | SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2019
- Participation in a four-day course Frieze: Contemporary Art in London Today.
VENICE BIENNALE | MAY 2019 – NOVEMBER 2019
- Participation in Imago Mundi Pakistan segment.
- Lines in the Sand. Contemporary art from Pakistan.
DAWN PAKISTAN | JUNE 2010 – Present
- Art Exhibition reviewer.
- DAWN is Pakistan’s leading English newspaper.
ARTNOW PAKISTAN | JANUARY 2015 – PRESENT
- Feature contributor.
- Online publication offering critical insight into the art world of Pakistan.
FAD MAGAZINE ENGLAND | NOVEMBER 2019 – PRESENT
- Art Exhibition reviewer.
- FAD Magazine is a daily news website covering: Fashion, Art and Design.
PHOTOMONITOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND | JANUARY 2020 – PRESENT
- Feature contributor.
- Photomonitor is an online magazine focusing on photography and lens-based media.
DAG HAMMARSKJOLD BUILDING | AUGUST 2007 – OCTOBER 2007
- Artwork under commission
AGALAB | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 2018 – 2019
- In-charge Artists in residence.
- Selection of the Artists in Residence for their work period at the organization.
- Assisting and advising with the work process of each artist.
- Critiquing and giving positive feedback during the printing process.
- Curating and organizing the final exhibition by each group of Artists in Residence at the Bouwput gallery.
The Manchester Museum | Manchester, U.K. | 2008 – 2009
- Visitor and Gallery Consultant.
- Assisted with visitor queries; conducted survey and data analysis on the Mediterranean Gallery with a final report on suggestions presented to the museum management for implementation.
BAI FELLOWS EXHIBITION – BERLIN ART INSTITUTE | BERLIN, GERMANY | JUNE 2022
- Art Spring Berlin.
- Group Exhibition
JUSTlx CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR | Lisbon, PORTUGAL | MAY 2022
- Lisbon Art Weekend.
- Group Exhibition
Full Circle Gallery | Karachi, Pakistan | July 2021
- Internal Landscapes-On the Wall/In the Mind.
- Group Exhibition
Thx again Berlin-A curatorial platform connecting communities through art | Berlin | May 2021
- Peepal & Banyan.
- Group Exhibition.
Artland | Art & humanities website | October 2020
- Virtual Residency Exhibition.
VASTERAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR | SWEDEN I OCTOBER 2020
- Galleri SoHo.
- Contemporary Independent Artists and Galleries.
Artcade | Pakistan | July 2020
- Virtual Group Exhibition.
Virtual Exhibition | April 2020
- Group Exhibition.
WORLD BANK| ISLAMABAD, Pakistan | AUGUST 2019 – SEPTEMBER 2019
- Pakistan@100.
- Group Exhibition.
Full Circle Gallery | Karachi, Pakistan | February 2017 – March 2017
- 12 Faces 12 Spaces.
- Collaborative duo.
Satrang Gallery | Islamabad, Pakistan | December 2016 – January 2017
- Hazy Opposition / Silent Resilience.
- Collaborative duo.
Full Circle Gallery | Karachi, Pakistan | May 2015 – June 2015
- Hybrid Theory.
- Two-person Exhibition.
National Art Gallery | Islamabad, Pakistan | March 2015 – April 2015
- Rediscovering Female Narratives.
- Group Exhibition.
Comsats Art Gallery | Islamabad, Pakistan | February 2015 – March 2015
- Between the Lines.
- Group Exhibition.
Satrang gallery | Islamabad, Pakistan | December 2013 – January 2014
- As We Roll Along from Morning to Night.
- Group Exhibition.
V.M. gallery | Karachi, Pakistan | November 2013 – December 2013
- The Unknown can’t be avoided.
- Two-person show.
MICA gallery | London, U.K. | November 2012 – December 2012
- Contemporary Art from Pakistan.
- Group Exhibition.
Art Chowk | Karachi, Pakistan | July 2012 – August 2012
- Spontaneous Articulations.
- Two-person Exhibition.
Rohtas 2 gallery | Lahore, Pakistan | March 2012 – April 2012
- Cascading Lines.
- Two-person Exhibition.
Alhamrah Arts Council | Lahore, Pakistan | April 2011 – May 2011
- Blue, Orange and In-Between.
- Solo Exhibition.
Khaas Art Gallery | Islamabad, Pakistan | February 2011 – March 2011
- Perception vs. Progression.
- Two-person Exhibition.
