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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Naqsh Art represents a diverse roster of Pakistani artists

M. Kazim

The late Mohammad Kazim was a renowned painter, printmaker and calligrapher. Kazim gained popularity for his Indus Valley and Mohenjo-Daro series of artworks and his depictions of women from that era. He would mold the figures with his hands using mulmul cloth and handmade paper and vegetable dyes. The figures would almost protrude in a 3D effect while the colors would be textured in soft hues.

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

Sadaf Farasat

Sadaf Farasat’s paintings revolve around Sufism and are influenced by Rumi’s poetry exploring mysticism and devotion. Her artworks usually depict twirling dervishes, depicting movement, exploring the purpose of existence, searching for divine love and through the journey of life. The smooth yet powerfully assertive motion of the twirling dervishes reflect the cycle of pain and pleasure. Sadaf explores the mystical traditions of various cultures and renders them masterfully on larges canvas using bright colors.

Uzma Ali

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.

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