ABOUT ME
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Sheema Khan is a distinguished visual artist renowned for her mastery in miniature painting, ceramic art, and captivating performance pieces. With a deep academic foundation, Sheema holds a Master's degree in History and a Bachelor's degree from the Visual Studies department at Karachi University in 2005, where she excelled with a distinction in Miniature Painting and Ceramic arts. Her works have been showcased in prestigious exhibitions across Dubai, Singapore, Iran, Switzerland, the UK, Canada, and the USA, captivating audiences with their unique blend of tradition and contemporary expression. Sheema was honored with the Faiz Ahmed Faiz Award in 2011, a testament to her outstanding contribution to the art world. Sheema also serve as faculty at Karachi University's Department of Visual Studies, enriching the next generation of artists with her knowledge and insights.
Discover the transformative power of art, where each piece tells a story of heritage and evolution.
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SCULPTURE
PERFORMANCE
TEACHING
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
Art Fest 24 curated by Muhammad Zeeshan, Sambhara Gallery, Karachi
2024
Grand Art Fest curated by Pomme Guhar, Portgrand, Karachi
2024
LATEST WORK
23+ years of exhibition excellence
2022-2024
2024 “Art Fest 24” curated by Muhammad Zeeshan, sambhara gallery, Karachi
2024 “Grand Art Fest” curated by Pomme Guhar, Portgrand, Karachi
2023 “Mukhammas” a group show at Chawkandi Art gallery, Karachi
2023 “State of DESPAIR” curated by Robella Ahmed, Full circle, Karachi
2023 “The Artist book” a group show at Art chowk, Karachi
2022 “Jagah hai” a performance curated by Amin Gulgee, Karachi
2022 “MMXXII” a group show at Full Circle, Karachi
2022 “Art for humanity” at O art space, Lahore
2022 "Art fest Karachi 23” curated by Abdul Jabber Gull at Sambhara Art gallery,
2022 "Absurdity" at muse gallary, lahore
2022 "convergence" curated by Irfan Gul Dahri at full circle, karachi
2019-2021
2021 “Divergent” at Artchowk gallery
2021 “From the wicked and the valiant”, curated by Irfan Gul Dahri art space
2021 “Free Will” curated by Arezu , Iran
2021 “beyond the boarder” curated by Arezu, Iran
2020 “Letter of Liberation” virtual performance curated by Teejay Syed
2020 “The Trojan donkey” surrealistic performance curated by Amin Gulgee,
2020 “laal jadoo” surrealistic performance curated by Amin Gulgee, karachi
2020 “Karachi ki khoj”a public art festival/ I M KARACHI, Ned University, karachi
2019 "Microcosm 3" group show at, AAN Gandhara art space, karachi
2019. "Portriat of Quide-e-Azim" at State bank of Pakistan.
2018 and before
2018. “Under__line” drawing show at Art Chowk Karachi.
2018 “Mixtape’ a performance art show at Canvas Gallery, Karachi
2018 “Art for ARTIST” group exhibition, O art spaces, Karachi
2018 “Seventeen Pakistani female Artist’s at US Consulate, Canvas Gallery, Karachi.
2017 “Sugarcoated” Ilaka art project, London.
2017 “Unwritten Thoughts” at ART CHOWK Karachi.
2017 “Argumand Award”, GALLERY 6 Islamabad.
2017 “Highway” VM ART GALLERY Karachi.
2016 “Neo-Credible” Ejaz Art Gallary Lahore.
2016 “Light, ART and Action” VM ART Gallery Karachi.
2016 ‘A Tribute’ Commune Art Gallary, Karachi
2016 “Keean Reejhaayan Tokhe” Beach Luxury Hotel Karachi.
2016 “We the People” Frere Hall Karachi.
2015 “Witness To History” Spaces Gallery at Frere Hall Karachi.
2015 “Aaghaaz E Safar Auction” Koel Gallery at Frere Hall Karachi
2015 “Women Day Celebration” (PNCA) Pakistan National Council of Arts Islamabad.
2015 “Arjumand Award” Gallery 6 Islamabad
2014 “Not another Miniature” Unicorn Gallery, Karachi
2013 “Vertical strategies” VM Art Gallery, Karachi
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2005 “Miniature Workshop” with Sumera Tazeen.
2004 “Painting Workshop” with Riaz Komo.
2003 Painting Workshop” with American artist Kath Hinda
