Exhibitions

PakistaniArt covers exhibitions and shows wherever Pakistani art travels, from gallery openings in Karachi and Lahore to international biennales, museum retrospectives, and group shows across the globe. We report on what is on view, who is showing, and why it matters.

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An installation photograph from White Cube Paris showcases a rectangular, horizontally oriented figurative painting by Pakistani artist Suleman Aqeel Khilji. The artwork is mounted centrally on a large, pristine white gallery wall. Executed with a muted, warm palette dominated by earth-toned reds, terracottas, and hazy greys, the dreamlike composition depicts a woman with voluminous dark curly hair sitting behind what appears to be a counter or reflective surface. She wears a white, low-cut blouse or dress with dark trim along the neckline. The background features hazy vertical bands resembling curtains or architectural pillars, rendered in semi-translucent layers of pigment that evoke a sense of a faded memory or an excavated artifact. To the right of the canvas, a person wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and dark trousers stands on a polished concrete gallery floor, captured in motion blur as they look toward the left.

Suleman Aqeel Khilji Opens First White Cube Solo in Paris

A Pakistani painter whose figurative canvases excavate memory through layered pigment and Urdu script arrives at one of the art world's most prominent commercial platforms

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A photograph of the modern Messe Basel exhibition hall building under a clear blue sky, featuring a textured, lattice-like metallic facade on the left and a smooth grey exterior wall on the right prominently displaying the "Art Basel" logo with a blue vertical line separating the words.

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ExhibitionsSEP 8, 2026

61 Artists Descend for Sienna Creative House's Debut Group Exhibition

Awais Shaukat
Vibrant abstract artwork featured on an exhibition flyer. Sienna Creative House hosted its debut art exhibition, showcasing an unfiltered and unbiased collection of contemporary Pakistani artwork. The event, held at House 79A in Islamabad, Pakistan, gathered diverse creators from across the country to give local artists a dedicated, shared platform in the nation's capital. Featuring a mix of modern styles and vision, the exhibition opened its doors from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on September 12, 2026, offering accessible entry to art enthusiasts looking to experience the fresh strengths of the regional creative community.
ExhibitionsSEP 5, 2026

Beyoncé Donates $2 Million to the Studio Museum in Harlem on Her 45th Birthday

Kamil Dad
Beyoncé commands the stage during her Renaissance World Tour performance, radiating elegance in a custom black-and-white geometric gown. The striking ensemble features a deep sweetheart neckline and an intricate pattern of swirling optical lines that accentuate her silhouette. Complementing the bold dress are pristine white opera-length gloves and dazzling, tiered crystal drop earrings that shimmer under the stadium lights. With her voluminous blonde hair styled in effortless, cascading waves, she holds a silver microphone against a glittering, blue-toned backdrop of reflective sequins and stage rigging, epitomizing high-fashion concert glamour.
ExhibitionsSEP 4, 2026

Five Painters Rethink the Landscape in 'Second Nature' at Lahore's ZQ Gallery

Awais Shaukat
An art gallery invitation card for an exhibition titled "Second Nature" is superimposed over a textured painting of an expansive desert landscape. The background artwork is rendered in horizontal bands of warm earthy tones, transitioning from deep ochres and browns at the bottom to lighter sandy yellows and muted blues in the upper sky region. The landscape features faint, sketchy outlines of sparse desert vegetation and bare trees on the right side. Cutting vertically down the middle and left portions of the composition are sharp, stylized geometric structures that resemble thin rectangular pillars or overlapping transparent glass panels, adding a modern, abstract contrast to the natural terrain. A small, dark blue silhouette of a bird is perched delicately on a thin horizontal line near the upper center.The text elements are aligned down the center of the card in a clean, white sans-serif font. At the very top, the gallery logo reads "ZQ Gallery" with a stylized leaf or flame motif inside the letter "O". Directly below the bird silhouette, the main exhibition title "SECOND NATURE" is written in large capital letters. Below the title, a smaller line states "Curated by Aasim Akhtar". In the middle section, five featured artists are listed vertically: "Zahra Jewanjee", "Yawar Abbas", "Aqsa Shahir", "Naqsh Raj", and "Abu Hanzla". The lower section details the event information, starting with "Opening Reception" followed by the date "Saturday, September 5, 2026" and the time "5–8 pm". At the absolute bottom of the card, the venue address and contact information are printed in a small, compact line: "ZQ Gallery | 19-A, Jail Road, Lahore | +92 326 495 8860".
ExhibitionsAUG 27, 2026

Yayoi Kusama, Icon of Polka Dots and Infinity Rooms, Dies at 97

Kamil Dad
The image shows the famous contemporary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama working diligently at a desk, deeply focused on drawing intricate patterns with a black marker on a large canvas. She is instantly recognizable by her vibrant, bright red bob haircut with straight-across bangs, gold-rimmed reading glasses, and dark eyeshadow. She wears a striking hot pink blouse covered in large black polka dots, featuring a black collar and long sleeves with gathered, elasticated cuffs. Her hand holds the marker firmly as she guides it across a surface densely covered in her signature fine lines and repetitive dot motifs. The background behind her is a visually complex, high-contrast environment filled with her artwork, displaying large black and white geometric shapes, alternating fields of dense polka dots, and vertical patterns that create an immersive, hallucinatory atmosphere characteristic of her iconic style.A high-contrast photograph of artist Yayoi Kusama in her signature bright red bob and polka-dot blouse creating detailed artwork.
ExhibitionsAUG 15, 2026

NCA & PUCAD Stage Their First Joint Exhibition

Kamil Dad
A vibrant indoor art exhibition features a diverse group of attendees gathered in a brightly lit, white-walled gallery space with high ceilings and traditional architectural balconies in the background. On the far left, a large, colorful, abstract painting filled with dense blue, orange, and green hues serves as a focal point. Several people, including a woman in a purple outfit and an older gentleman in a white shalwar kameez wearing a green scarf, stand in front of the artwork, actively engaged in a conversation while viewing the display. Other individuals, wearing formal attire or blazers, observe the gallery pieces under an overhead string of spotlights.
ExhibitionsJUL 16, 2026

Faiza Butt Brings "Punj•AB" to the Venice Biennale as Pakistan Returns to the World Stage

Kamil Dad
British-Pakistani artist Faiza Butt is captured here at the Pakistan Pavilion during the 2026 Venice Biennale. Her landmark solo exhibition, titled "Punj•AB: A Sublime Terrain," represents only the second time Pakistan has made an official appearance at the prestigious international art festival.
ExhibitionsJUN 27, 2026

Sir Nicholas Lucius 'Feast Your Eyes' Opens Tonight at Atlanta's Gallery Anderson Smith

Kamil Dad
Sir Nicholas Lucius is a Tampa-based contemporary mixed-media painter, avant-garde visionary, and creative entrepreneur. His artistic approach is rooted heavily in emotional maximalism, haute couture fantasy, and deliberate theatrical excess.Art Style and Creative PhilosophyLucius creates heavily textured, monumental artworks using an intricate layering process. His distinct style explores the human subconscious and serves as a fierce refusal against standard social expectations to play small or stay quiet. His pieces are recognizable by several signature elements:Tactile Excess: He intentionally tears images apart and violently pushes thick pigments around his canvases.Luxury Textures: Pieces frequently incorporate high-end physical embellishments including Swarovski crystals, diamond dust, and rhinestones.Vibrant Glamour: His portfolio features intense, unapologetic use of vivid colors and deep emotional narratives.Rise to Cultural ProminenceLucius's rapid rise in contemporary creative culture was significantly amplified by a viral pop-culture interaction. During an arena performance, global pop icon Lady Gaga noticed one of his unique art pieces, walked out to the edge of the stage, and autographed it live. The widely circulated footage online solidified his name among massive fanbases and contemporary art collectors. He has also been recognized locally as a featured artist for events like the Dali Dozen at the Salvador Dalí Museum.
ExhibitionsJUN 21, 2026

Andres Serrano's "Piss Christ" Arrives in Atlantic Canada for Its First Exhibition in the Region

Kamil Dad
"Piss Christ" (officially titled Immersion (Piss Christ)) is a controversial 1987 photograph by American artist and photographer Andres Serrano. The artwork depicts a small, mass-produced plastic crucifix submerged in a transparent glass tank filled with the artist's own urine. Captured as a 60 by 40-inch Cibachrome print, the image is characterized by its glowing amber-gold light and deep, ethereal red-yellow hues, creating a stark contrast between its visually beautiful presentation and its profane medium.
FeaturesJUN 20, 2026

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ArtJUN 19, 2026

"The Condition" Meets the Street Between Two Worlds at Art Basel 2026

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The image features a large-scale sculptural installation by artist Nairy Baghramian titled Modèle vivant (S’empilant) (2026), which is currently situated in the Messeplatz fountain in front of the Messe Basel exhibition hall in Switzerland.
SculptureJUN 17, 2026

Nairy Baghramian Transforms Art Basel's Messeplatz With a Major New Commission

Kamil Dad
Baghramian’s work created for Art Basel is part of a series in which she explores “bodies that are fragmented, supported, interrupted or dependent on external structures.” Photo by Christian Werner
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Art Basel 2026 Opens With Strongest VIP Day in Years, Signaling a More Grounded Market Recovery

Kamil Dad
A photograph of the modern Messe Basel exhibition hall building under a clear blue sky, featuring a textured, lattice-like metallic facade on the left and a smooth grey exterior wall on the right prominently displaying the "Art Basel" logo with a blue vertical line separating the words.
NewsJUN 15, 2026

Dealers Arrive at Art Basel 2026 With Hard-Won Optimism After Years of Market Turbulence

Kamil Dad
A wide outdoor view of Messeplatz during the Art Basel fair, captured from beneath the shelter of a large, metallic architectural overhang. In the center, a large white exhibition hall prominently features the words "Art Basel" alongside an abstract installation consisting of giant, vibrant pink paintbrush strokes that trail down the facade and spread across the open plaza floor. People wander through the open square, while a modern green glass skyscraper rises into the cloudy sky on the right side of the frame.
ExhibitionsJUN 11, 2026

Suleman Aqeel Khilji Opens First White Cube Solo in Paris

Kamil Dad
An installation photograph from White Cube Paris showcases a rectangular, horizontally oriented figurative painting by Pakistani artist Suleman Aqeel Khilji. The artwork is mounted centrally on a large, pristine white gallery wall. Executed with a muted, warm palette dominated by earth-toned reds, terracottas, and hazy greys, the dreamlike composition depicts a woman with voluminous dark curly hair sitting behind what appears to be a counter or reflective surface. She wears a white, low-cut blouse or dress with dark trim along the neckline. The background features hazy vertical bands resembling curtains or architectural pillars, rendered in semi-translucent layers of pigment that evoke a sense of a faded memory or an excavated artifact. To the right of the canvas, a person wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and dark trousers stands on a polished concrete gallery floor, captured in motion blur as they look toward the left.
ExhibitionsJUN 11, 2026

Lee Krasner's First Solo Show in France at Gagosian Paris

Kamil Dad
Lee Krasner abstract expressionist painting with sweeping gestural brushstrokes in magenta, green and cream on a tan ground, featured in her first solo exhibition in France at Gagosian Paris.

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