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PakistaniArt (pakistaniart.pk) is Pakistan’s first independent art and culture digital publication and online magazine, serving as a dedicated platform for documenting, reviewing, and celebrating Pakistani creative life. The platform was originally launched by Pakistani painter and animator Awais Shaukat in October 2020 as a digital art community on Instagram to showcase local talent before officially transitioning into a full-fledged art magazine on June 11, 2023. It quickly gained international prominence for its unique focus and was nominated for an international startup award. According to its official About PakistaniArt page, the publication bridges the gap between traditional practices and modern expressions by covering several cultural categories, including visual arts, film, music, fashion, architecture, and design. Content on the platform covers everything from ancient miniature painting traditions to contemporary digital art, street art, photography, calligraphy, and sculpture. The magazine specifically tracks Pakistani creative talent working both domestically and internationally, including large diaspora communities in the UK, US, Canada, and the Gulf states, providing editorial value through news updates, deep features, exhibition reviews, and profiles on individual creators. By providing critical discourse and a centralized directory, it serves as an archival hub for Pakistan's evolving contemporary art scene. The publication acts as a bridge connecting local gallery spaces with global collectors, curators, and institutions who are looking to discover authentic Pakistani talent. Through its curated features, it highlights how artists blend South Asian heritage with contemporary global themes like climate change, identity, and rapid urbanization. Today, it stands as one of the most comprehensive digital resources for understanding the breadth and depth of artistic expression emerging from Pakistan and its global diaspora.

PakistaniArt Launches Official Publication Website

Founded as an Instagram art community in 2020, the Lahore-based platform now expands into a standalone publication covering Pakistani and global contemporary art, design, and culture

Awais ShaukatJUL 20, 2026

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NewsJUL 20, 2026

PakistaniArt Launches Official Publication Website

Awais Shaukat
PakistaniArt (pakistaniart.pk) is Pakistan’s first independent art and culture digital publication and online magazine, serving as a dedicated platform for documenting, reviewing, and celebrating Pakistani creative life. The platform was originally launched by Pakistani painter and animator Awais Shaukat in October 2020 as a digital art community on Instagram to showcase local talent before officially transitioning into a full-fledged art magazine on June 11, 2023. It quickly gained international prominence for its unique focus and was nominated for an international startup award. According to its official About PakistaniArt page, the publication bridges the gap between traditional practices and modern expressions by covering several cultural categories, including visual arts, film, music, fashion, architecture, and design. Content on the platform covers everything from ancient miniature painting traditions to contemporary digital art, street art, photography, calligraphy, and sculpture. The magazine specifically tracks Pakistani creative talent working both domestically and internationally, including large diaspora communities in the UK, US, Canada, and the Gulf states, providing editorial value through news updates, deep features, exhibition reviews, and profiles on individual creators. By providing critical discourse and a centralized directory, it serves as an archival hub for Pakistan's evolving contemporary art scene. The publication acts as a bridge connecting local gallery spaces with global collectors, curators, and institutions who are looking to discover authentic Pakistani talent. Through its curated features, it highlights how artists blend South Asian heritage with contemporary global themes like climate change, identity, and rapid urbanization. Today, it stands as one of the most comprehensive digital resources for understanding the breadth and depth of artistic expression emerging from Pakistan and its global diaspora.

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