NAHID RAZA -
Nahid Raza - an artist, a visionary is a renowned contemporary Pakistani artist and painter. Her work is characterized by a blend of abstract and semi-abstract styles, featuring symbolic imagery to explore and convey complex ideas and feelings.
Nahid's work has been highly acclaimed by critics and art enthusiasts alike. Her paintings have been acquired by private collectors and institutions around the world. She has also been invited to participate in prestigious exhibitions and art fairs, solidifying her status as a leading contemporary artist.
More about the Painter
With a career spanning several decades, Nahid has exhibited her masterpieces in galleries and museums globally, and has been honored with numerous awards for her contributions to the world of art.
Nahid Raza's paintings are a reflection of her deep-rooted cultural heritage and personal experiences.
Her works are a representation of her understanding of the world around her and her connection to her faith. Her use of vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes adds a sense of movement and energy to her compositions. Her paintings are not only visually striking, but also convey powerful emotions and messages.
WOMEN SERIES
2017 (Detail)
Acrylic on canvas
640 x 457 cm.
Women Series
Nahid started working on the award winning “Woman” series in the 1970s. This series is the reflection of her subconscious awareness of the role of women in society. The paintings from the “Women” series symbolize the exciting textures, vibrant colors, and references to the confinement of a woman’s life.
THE UNIVERSE
2017 (Detail)
Acrylic on canvas
640 x 457 cm.
PATIENCE
In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Curabitur at lacus ac velit ornare lobortis. Curabitur a felis in nunc fringilla tristique. Morbi mattis ullamcorper velit.
VIRDH SERIES
2017 (Detail)
Acrylic on canvas
640 x 457 cm.
AGONY
Phasellus blandit leo ut odio. Maecenas ullamcorper, dui et placerat feugiat, eros pede varius nisi, condimentum viverra felis nunc et lorem. Sed magna purus, fermentum eu, tincidunt eu, varius ut, felis. In auctor lobortis lacus.
Past Exhibitions
| Place | Year |
|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art, Amman Jordan | 1995 |
| Ateliers Galleries, Reliengon, Germany | 1991 |
| Anna-Blum-Haus, Heidelberg, Germany | 1989 |
| Geo-Gallery, Berlin, Germany | 1988 |
| Castle Zeilitzheim, Cultural Exchange Program Pak German forum | 1988 |
| Asian Society Solo Exhibition of Paintings a River Oak Bank Houston, USA | 1999 |
| University of Houston & Lecture with Slides & Lecture with Slides | 1999 |
| Bezirk Museum —Vienna-Amnesty International Women Group | 2002 |
| Schwinefort City Germany | 2003 |
| Philadelphia USA Twelve Gates Gallery | 2009 |
| Goethe Institute, Karachi | 1970 |
| Art Council, Karachi | 1973 |
| Contemporary Art Gallery, Rawalpindi | 1975 |
| Indus Gallery, Karachi | 1978 |
| Art Council, Karachi | 1981 |
| Indus Gallery, Karachi | 1983 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 1986 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 1987 |
| Rohtas Gallery, Rawalpindi | 1988 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 1989 |
| Danish Art Gallery, Karachi | 1989 |
| Indus Gallery, Karachi | 1990 |
| Interior Gallery, Islamabad | 1990 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 1991 |
| The Gallery, Islamabad | 1992 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 1992 |
| Citibank House, Karachi (Sponsored by Citibank) | 1993 |
| Layton Rahmatullah Trust, Karachi | 1994 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 1996 |
| Indus Gallery, Karachi | 1998 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 1999 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 2000 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 2001 |
| Zenaini Art Gallery, Karachi | 2003 |
| Nomad Art Gallery, Islamabad | 2003 |
| Crow Eaters Gallery, Karachi | 2004 |
| Canvas Gallery, Karachi | 2004 |
| Canvas Gallery, Karachi | 2005 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi. (Brochure published by Tapal Tea) | 2006 |
| Nomad Gallery, Islamabad | 2006 |
| Rohtas II Gallery, Lahore | 2007 |
| Canvas Gallery, Karachi | 2007 |
| Nomad Gallery, Islamabad | 2008 |
| Chawkandi Gallery, Karachi | 2010 |
| Tanzara Gallery, Islamabad | 2010 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 2010 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 2011 |
| Chawkandi Art, Karachi | 2012 |