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.
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