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's achievements include winning the 2nd prize from the Mansoor Zuberi Foundation in 2018, and the Aman Ki Asha Award in 2011 as part of the celebration of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's centenary by Nukta Art. She also received a Scholarship Award from VM Art Gallery in 2006 and a Gold Medal from PECHS Girls College in 2000.
Professionally, Sheema has been teaching at Karachi University's Department of Visual Studies since 2007, contributing to the education and mentorship of aspiring artists. She has also been teaching at the Textile Institute of Pakistan since 2023 and previously taught at Karachi School of Arts from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she taught drawing at Indus University in Karachi from 2018 to 2019.
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REVIEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Recognized for her unique blend of tradition and contemporary expression, Sheema Khan's artistic journey has been featured in respected newspapers, magazines, and publications worldwide. Explore how her work continues to resonate and inspire within the global art community.
- 2020 Art Now “Finding Karachi at IPAF 2020”
- 2020 the news “Karachi ki khoj: [Re]defining the metropolis”
- 2020 - Exhibits at Public Art Fest narrate city’s untold stories by Peerzada salman
2020—Dawn 'UNEARTHING KARACHI' by Jovita Alvares
2019—DAWN “THE FEMALE PERSPECTIVE” BY Nimra khan
2019—The News “Constellation of ideas” by Nadeem zuberi
2018—Dawn “between the lines” by Peerzada salman
2018—ArtnowPakistan “Underlining for Emphasis” by Noor butt
2018--Business Recorder “significance of a line” by Nadeem Zuberi
2018—Nigaah Art Magazine, Volume-2, Issue 81(2018) Nigaah Reporter
2018-- MAG 'Between the lines' by Marjorie Husain
2017—'Sugar coated' by the Illaka project
2017 –Dawn “Unsaid words and unwritten thought” by Peerzada salman
2017-- Business Recorder “Pay Attention” by Nadeem Zuberi.
2017 – Dawn “Creating a Dialogue Through Visuals” by Noor Ahmed
2016 – The News “Artists Pin Actors Against The Wall” by Rumana Husain
2013 - Nukta Art Biennial Contemporary Art Magazine of Pakistan Vol 08 (Sketch Book Show)
2012 - Nukta Art Biennial Contemporary Art Magazine of Pakistan Vol 07 (Activist Aesthetics Faiz Art Prize)
2012 - The Express Tribune “The Faculty Of Karachi School Of Arts Display Work at Third Annual Exhibition.
2012 – “The Soul Attached” The Friday Times by Noorjahan Mecklai
2012 - Dawn Gallery “When Teachers Become Artists” By Anwar Mooraj
2011- The News “In Search of the Ideal Expressions” by News Reporter
2011 - Dawn Magazine “Radical Art In Need of Radical Rethink” by Salwat Ali
2011 - Roznama Jung Karachi “Faiz Art Prize” Danish Siddiqi Distribution of Prize Aman Ki Asha
2011 – The News “Reclaiming Cultural Space through Faiz” by Ammar Shabaazi
2011 – The News “Birth Centennial Celebration of Faiz end with Grand Auction By Sidrah Roghay
2011 – The News Special Edition “Aman Ki Asha” Post Card to Faiz & the Magic of Art.
2011 – The News Encore “Images To the Icon Post card to Faiz” by Rumana Husain
2011 – The Dawn Gallery Page “Experimental Transactions” by Salwat Ali
2011 – The Dawn Gallery Page “Tragic Statements” by Marjorie Hussain.
2011 – The Dawn Gallery Page “Shattered Realems” by Shireen Ikramullah Khan.
2011 – Khaleej Times “Modern Miniatures” by Razique Hussain
2011 – The News “Images to the Icon” by Rumana Husain.
2011 – Nuqta Art Biennial Contemporary Art Magazine of Pakistan by Nilofar Farrukh
2011 – Nuqta Art Biennial Contemporary Art Magazine “Colorless Blue by Sehba Mehmood
2010 – The Dawn “Chameleon Encounters” by SM Qureshi.
2010 – The Dawn “On with The Motley” by Anwer Moraaj
2008 – A Book A Journey of The Spirits Of New Millennium Art In Pakistan by Salwat Ali (Foama Art)
2006 – A Book A Perspective of Contemporary Paintings, Prints & Sculptures in Pakistan (Title Bulls Eye)
2006 – The Dawn Gallery “Miniature Melenge” by Salwat Ali
2006—NEWSLINE “Sense And Sensibilty” by Sheherbano hussain
