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A.Q. Arif is a distinguished Pakistani artist who effortlessly blends historical monuments, Islamic and Mughal era architecture, nature, landscapes, and human figures into breathtaking artworks. His paintings encapsulate earthy tones in the shades of dusk, the night sky and moonlight. Arif’s work explores a world, which blends reality and fantasy in perfect harmony. The artist’s seamless transition from watercolors and ink on paper to oil on canvas highlights his exceptional talent.

Raja Changez is a poet and an artist international repute, hailing from Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan. He received his MFA Degree in Creative writing and an MSc in Journalism both from Colombia University, New York, USA. In addition he also holds an honorary Doctorate in the Arts conferred on him by Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. He has also served as the Director General of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts. Raja Changez’s work encapsulates the interrelation of diverse forces with human beings, nature and the environment. His figurative paintings in a mist like revelation reflect his belief in the amorphousness of life where finite lines rarely exist. His Divided Self, series and Himalayan Odyssey is renowned worldwide.

Uzma Ali is a talented artists whose stunning artworks of the twirling darwish have gained her worldwide acclaim. She holds a degree in Fine Arts from the prestigious Karachi School of Arts. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Uzma also has a background in textile design. She has served as a Textile Designer at Chemitex Industries.

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.