Faryal Diwan

Faryal Diwan A multimedia artist, researcher, and social urban planner, Passionate about the environment, arts, architecture, and culture, Faryal explores various mediums including painting, truck art, Islamic art, photography, patchwork, poetry, and dance. Inspired by life experiences. Her artworks often explore connections between nature and emotion, exhibited at prestigious venues such as THE MUSEUM in […]

Luluwa Lokhandwala

Luluwa Lokhandwala A Karachi-born artist, who graduated from Habib University with a Bachelor’s in Communication and Design and a diploma from VMCTA, her work has been showcased internationally, including at the Venice Biennale and Savvy Contemporary Gallery in Berlin. She has also contributed to projects funded by organizations like ProHelvetia and University College London. Currently, she teaches at Beaconhouse National […]

Sahar Alamgir

Sahar Alamgir Is an emerging textile artist based in Toronto and Islamabad. With a background in global health and anthropology, she transitioned from the international development sector to pursue art full-time. Sahar specializes in repurposed textiles, drawing inspiration from quilting traditions and emphasizing conscious consumption and community. She completed a post-graduate diploma in traditional arts […]

Sana Irfan

Sana Irfan  A creative soul who transitioned from a decade-long career in fashion design to the  world of oil painting, Completing a diploma at VMCTA in collaboration This transformative course opened doors to diverse artistic avenues, including functional art and tile making. Sana now shares her wealth of knowledge as a dedicated teacher, reflecting a […]

Shahzad Zer

Shahzad Zer Zar began his artistic journey as a self-taught painter, later refining his skills under the mentorship of Syed Ali Imam, a pioneer of modern art in Pakistan. In 1999, he showcased his first solo exhibition at the esteemed Indus Art Gallery. Since then, Shahzad Zar’s modern calligraphies, and diverse works across multiple media […]

Shanila Dadabhoy

Shanila Dadabhoy She completed her Bachelor of Commerce and a comprehensive Textile Design program at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS) and then her diploma in Islamic Art, Proficient in Calligraphy, Shanila actively shares her artistic knowledge through teaching and workshops. With a diverse skill set and a commitment to art education, […]

Zubair Ansari

Zubair Ansari Hailing from Karachi, Muhammad Zubair Ansari is a self-taught artist who discovered his passion through a scholarship at the Visual Arts and Crafts Academy (VMCTA) in 2021. Despite lacking a formal art background, Ansari’s dedication led him to graduate from VMCTA in 2022. Now an employee at the VMCTA Rangoonwala Center, Ansari continues […]