Ashkal

A painter, an art restorer, art scholar, film maker, art photographer, TV anchor, Founder President of The Visual and Performing Arts Forum Pakistan (NGO), Ashkal is an adept and highly gifted artist. His mentor, Iqbal Mehdi left a lasting impression on him and encouraged Ashkal to explore figurative art. His artworks exhibit straight lines and angles in figurative forms and intelligent use of vibrant colors blended in soft hues.

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Naqsh Art represents a diverse roster of Pakistani artists

M.A. Bukhari

Mohammad Ali Bukhari is a renowned artist specializing in landscapes, calligraphy and abstract compositions. He attended the Karachi School of Art and during his training at the Albuman School of Arts in Rome, he seamlessly transitioned into impressionism. During a short association with the Late Ismail Gulgee, Bukhari adapted to the use of colors and strokes in a style

Wajid Ali

Wajid Ali is an artist hailing from Sukkur, Sind. A self taught artist, he has won acclaim for his Divided Soul series where he explores the tension between the two personas within us, one which is our authentic self and a false one which we portray to the outside world.

Abdul Hameed

Abdul Hameed is a talented, upcoming artist who explores and delves into Sufism with his artworks of the dancing darwish as well as enrapturing city landscapes with iconic monuments.

Mashkoor Raza

Mashkoor was born in 1948 in Moradabad, India, after which his family migrated to Pakistan. He attended the reputed Karachi School of Art (KSA) and graduated in 1972 with a gold medal. He was a renowned artist worldwide and demonstrated versatility in his style working in abstract, figurative or calligraphy. His distinct style with images appearing through the layers won him great acclaim. The artist sadly passed away February 2025.

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