ArtistResume

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

• https://www.officespaceslc.com/shireen-ikramullah

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.