Department of Visual Arts

Farah Khan

Farah Khan
Farah Khan

Assistant Professor

Department of Visual Arts
                                      

Experience     

  • From 6th May 2014 to date
    Working as Assistant Professor of Visual Arts,
    Institute of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College for Women University Lahore.
  • From 1st January 2009 to 6th May, 2014
    Worked as Lecturer of Fine Arts,Institute of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College for Women University Lahore.

Honor and Awards

List honors or awards for scholarship or professional activity.

  • 2014
    Received Gold Medal and Merit Certificate for 1st Position in MS/M.Phil (Fine Arts) Art History, in the 17th convocation of Lahore College for Women University (Session 2010-2012)
  • 2014
    Received Roll of honor in MS/M.Phil (Fine Arts) Art History in the 17th convocation of Lahore College for Women University (session 2010-2012)
  • 2013
    Received scholarship for an exchange program on Art for social change in USA by US Consulate Islamabad from 12th -22nd December, 2013. 
  • 2009
    Received Gold Medal and Merit certificate for 1st position in M.A (Fine Arts), in the 117th convocation of Punjab University Lahore (session 2002-2004)
  • 2003
    Received Merit Scholarship from Punjab University for 1st position in M.A-I (Fine Arts), 2003.
  • 2002
    Received Merit Scholarship from Punjab University in M.A-I (Fine Arts), 2002.

Memberships

  • Member of Artists’ Association of Punjab (AAP)

Graduate Students/Postdocs/Undergraduate Students/Honour Students

Years

Degree

Name

2015

BFA Visual Arts

(Painting Major)

Amna Yaseen

2015

BFA Visual Arts

(Painting Major)

Sana Fatima

2015

BFA Visual Arts

(Painting Major)

Sabaa Naz

2015

BFA Visual Arts

(Painting Major)

Hira Khawar

 

2015

 

 

BFA Visual Arts

(Painting Major)

Maryam Khan

2015

BFA Visual Arts

 

(Painting Major)

Hafiza Fatima

 

 

 


Service Activity

  • Web-Coordinator (Visual Arts Department)
  • Member Board of Studies (Visual Arts Department)
  • Performing all assigned academic and administrative Duties (Visual Arts Department)

Brief Statement of Research Interest


Contemporary Art Practices (National & International)

Publications

Articles published by refereed journals.

  • Research paper “Pakistani Art with focus on the philosophical understanding of Khudi: A need for revitalization in the present age” published in Journal of Research and Reviews in Social Sciences Pakistan (JRRSSP), Vol 1, Issue (2), 2018 ISSN:2617-5029 (Online) A Peer-Reviewed Biannual Journal of Kinnaird College for Women Lahore, pages: 127-136. Available at: http://journal.kinnaird.edu.pk/online-first/
  • Research paper “Female as an icon of exquisiteness in Pakistani Art” published in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research (IJMCR): A Peer-Reviewed Bimonthly International Journal, ISSN: 2321-3124, Volume 6, (Nov-Dec-2018). Pages: 1369-1378, DOI: https://doi.org/10.14741/ijmcr/v.6.6.12. Available at: http://ijmcr.com
  • Research paper “Art: A Source of Visual Communication” published in the International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research (IJMCR): A Peer-Reviewed Bimonthly International Journal, ISSN: 2321-3124, Volume 6, (Nov-Dec-2018). Pages: 1357-1368, DOI: https://doi.org/10.14741/ijmcr/v.6.6.11. Available at: http://ijmcr.com
  • Research paper “Inlay Decoration on the Sarcophagus of Jahangir’s Tomb” published in the Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies: A Double-Blind Peer-Reviewed Monthly International Journal, ISSN: 2321-8819 (Online) 2348-7186 (Print) Impact Factor: 1.498 Vol. 6, Issue 4, April, 2018.

Paper or extended abstracts published in conference proceedings. (refereed on the basis of abstract)

  • Abstract of the research article entitled “The Ideology of Nationalism in Bengal School: A Reaction Against Colonialism” published in the Abstract book at the 2nd International Conference of Social Sciences & Humanities organized by Kinnaird College for Women University Lahore, 6th – 8th December, 2018.
  • Abstract of the research article entitled “The Comprehension of Khudi in Art: The Need of the Hour” published in the Abstract book at the 1st International Conference of Social Sciences & Humanities organized by Kinnaird College for Women University Lahore, 25th – 27th April, 2018.
  • Abstract of the research article entitled “Know Thyself: A Quest for Awakening the Soul” published in the Abstract book at the International Conference “The Role of Establishing Harmony & Peaceful Coexistence” organized by Persian Department at LCWU, 21st – 23rd February 2018.
  • Abstract of the research article entitled Presented Research Paper entitled “Notions of Khudi in Contemporary Visual Practice under the light of Shahnama-e-Firdowsi and Iqbal’s Poetry” published in the Abstract book at the International Conference “Commemoration of Firdowsi Toosi” organized by Persian Department at LCWU in March, 2017.

Other Research or Creative Accomplishments

EXHIBITIONS:

SOLO SHOWS:

  • Solo Show entitled “Know Thyself” at Art Chowk Gallery Karachi on 17th April, 2018.
  • Solo Show of digital prints entitled “A Soul-Searching Visual Dialogue at the Museum of Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, China at the occasion of Teachers International Art Exhibition as part of International week on 16th November, 2017.
  • Solo Show entitled “Awakened Soul” at Ocean Art Galleries Lahore on 25th October, 2017.
  • Solo Show entitled “Talaash-e-Khudi at Nomad Art Gallery Islamabad on 13th November, 2014.

GROUP SHOWS: (National and International)

  • International group exhibition entitled “Pakistani Voices” at Phillips Collection, Washington DC from 1st November-31st December, 2013.
  • Group Exhibition entitled “Acknowledge Her, Empower Her” at Anna Molka Art Gallery, College of Art & Design PU on 15th March 2018.
  • Two Person Show entitled “In the Moment” at Nomad Art Gallery, Islamabad on 20th January 2016.
  • Preview of Group Exhibition of Paintings by 12 women artists entitled “Women, Culture, Reclaiming our Spaces” in connection to National Women’s day at Danish Embassador’s Residence, Islamabad on 7th February 2015.
  • Group Exhibition of Paintings by 12 women artists entitled “Women, Culture, Reclaiming our Spaces” in connection to National Women’s day at Nomad Art Gallery, Islamabad on 12th February 2015.
  • Group Exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture and Prints entitled “Adoration of the Obscure” at Alhamra Art Gallery on 22nd August, 2014.
  • Group Exhibition of Miniature paintings entitled “Miniature Show” at Clifton Art Gallery Karachi on 18th June 2014.
  • Group Exhibition of Artist Residency entitled “Passion for Freedom” at NHQ Gallery, Institute of Design and Visual Arts, LCWU on 6th June, 2014.
  • Group Show of three female artists entitled The Triumvirate at Drawing Studio Art Gallery Lahore on 10th April 2014.
  • Participated in a Group Exhibition of Four Female Artists at Coopera Art Gallery, 2006.
  • Arranged, organized and curated the Degree Show of Visual Arts 2015 entitled “Reverberations of the Soul” by the students of BFA-IV from Visual Arts Department IVAD, Lahore College for Women University at Alhamra Art gallery on 28th October, 2015

PARTICIPATION IN EXHIBITIONS

  • Participated in the exhibition entitled “Potpourri 31” at Art Chowk: The Gallery on the occasion of their newly extended space on 9th June 2018.
  • Participated in the 14th Annual Young Artists Exhibition held at Alhamra Art Gallery on 11th April, 2018.
  • Participated in the 32nd Annual Exhibition of Artist Association of Punjab, held at Alhamra Art Gallery in the month of February, 2018.
  • Participated in the 9th Annual Exhibition of PNCA Islamabad as part of the 70th celebration of Independence Day in December, 2017.
  • Participated in the PNCA Regional Exhibition (Punjab) “From Harappa to Lahore Via Katas” as part of the 70th celebration of Independence Day at Alhamra Art Gallery in August, 2017.
  • Participated in the 13th Annual Exhibition for Young Artists – 2017 entitled “Young at Art” at Alhamra Art Gallery on 5th April, 2017.
  • Participated in the 31st Annual Exhibition of Artist Association, 15th National Show held at Alhamra Art Gallery in February, 2017.
  • Participated in the 12th Annual Exhibition for Young Artists – 2016 entitled “Enhancing Boundaries…” at Alhamra Art Gallery on 12th April, 2016.
  • Participated in the 30th Annual Exhibition of Artist Association, 14th National Show held at Alhamra Art Gallery on 24th February, 2016.
  • Participated in the commemorative show entitled “Young buds that were crushed before they could bloom” arranged at NHQ Gallery IVAD on 17th December 2015.
  • Participated in the commemorative show entitled “Massacre of the Innocents” arranged at Pakistan National Council of the Arts under Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Government of Pakistan, on 17th May 2015. This project was organized by SHAKIR ALI MUSEUM in collaboration with Artist Association of Punjab.
  • Participated in the 29th Annual Art Exhibition and the commemorative show entitled “Massacre of the Innocents” arranged by the Artist Association of Pakistan at Alhamra on 3rd March, 2015.
  • Paticipated in an exhibition entitled “Aesthetics and Clay” at NHQ Gallery, Institute of Design and Visual Arts LCWU on 5th December, 2014.
  • Participated in an exhibition entitled “Peace, Tolerance and Progress through Sufism” in Sufi Carnival organized by Milestone Foundation at Alhamra from 15th - 17th October 2014.
  • Participated in a Group show of paintings entitled “Peace & Prosperity” at Coopera Art Gallery on September 26, 2014.
  • Participated in a group show on the celebrations of Independence Day entitled “Me Hun Pakistan” at NHQ Gallery, Institute of Design and Visual Arts, LCWU on 14th August, 2014.
  • Participated in an International Art Exhibition at NHQ Gallery, Institute of Design and Visual Arts, LCWU on 27th June, 2014.
  • Participated in the Contemporary Creations: 10th Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts of Young Artist organized by Lahore Arts Council at Alhamra on 21st, April 2014.
  • Participated in the Female Artists Exhibition on Womens Day organized by Lahore Arts Council at Heritage Museum, The Mall Lahore in March 2014.
  • Participation in Exhibition for Jury of PhD Studio Practice at NHQ Gallery Institute of Design and Visual Arts LCWU from 24th-28th February 2014.
  • Participated in the 28th Annual Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts organized by Artists Association of Punjab at Alhamra on 29th, January 2014.
  • Participated in the 2nd Inter-University Faculty Art Exhibition entitled “Souch Rang-II” at Expression Art Gallery Lahore, 14th September 2013.
  • Participated in the1st Inter-University Faculty Art Exhibition entitled “Souch Rang” at Multan College of Arts, Bahauddin Zakariya University, 7th  June 2013.
  • Participated in a Group Show of paintings entitled “Young Emerging Artists” at NCA Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery on 18th April 2013. The art works were produced under Phillips Collection Artist Workshop at Alhamra Art Gallery organized by American Consulate Phillips Collection from 15th - 16th April, 2013.

 

  • Participated in Young Artist Exhibition entitled “Memoirs of the Future” arranged by Punjab Council of Arts at the Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore. April, 2013.
  • Participated in a group exhibition entitled “2-D Performances” at the NHQ Gallery, Institute of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College for Women University Lahore. March, 2013.
  • Participation in Annual Exhibition of Paintings, 2013 organized by “Artist’s Association of Punjab”, at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore February, 2013.
  • Participated in the exhibition entitled “Glorious 90 Years of LCWU” arranged by the faculty members of Fine Arts Department, at the 90th Anniversary of Lahore College for Women University at the Fine Arts Department, 2012.
  • Participation in Annual Exhibition of Paintings, 2012 organized by “Artist’s Association of Punjab”, at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore 2012.
  • Participated in Young Artist Exhibition, 2012 arranged by Punjab Council of Arts at the Alhamra Art Gallery Lahore. April, 2012.
  • Participated in the exhibition arranged by the faculty members of Fine Arts Department, Lahore College for Women University at the Chenab Club Faisalabad on February 18th, 2010.
  • Participated in the 4th Annual Exhibition of Paintings by Women Artists at Heritage Museum Lahore, 2010.
  • Participated in the 24th Annual Exhibition of Paintings, 2010 by the Artist’s Association of Punjab, 2010.
  • Participated in the group exhibition of Paintings by the faculty members of Fine Arts Department in the Nasim Hafeez Qazi Gallery, Lahore College for Women University in 2009.
  • Participated in the 3rd Annual Exhibition of Paintings by Women Artists, 2009 at Heritage Museum Lahore, 2009.
  • Participated in the 23rd Annual Exhibition of Paintings, 2009 by the Artist’s Association of Punjab, 2009.
  • Participated in the Travelling Exhibition of Paintings, 2008 by Punjab Council of the Arts, 2008.
  • Participated in the 21st Annual Exhibition of Paintings, 2007 by the Artist’s Association of Punjab, 2007.
  • Participated in the Group Exhibition of Paintings and Miniatures in connection with Jashan-e-Baharan at Coopera Art Gallery, 2007.  
  • Participated in Painting Exhibition entitled “Work in Progress” organized by Research Centre of Punjab University in P.U, CAD June, 2006.
  • Participated in Group Exhibition of Paintings at the inauguration of Hamail Art Gallery, M.M. Alam Road 2006.
  • Participated in the 20th Annual Exhibition of Paintings, 2006 by the Artist’s Association of Punjab, 2006.
  • Participated in the Annual Exhibition of Paintings by Women Artists arranged by Punjab Council of the Arts at Heritage Museum Lahore, 2006.
  • Participated in the painting exhibition “Work in Progress” organized by the Research Centre of Punjab University in College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab Lahore, Jan 2006.
  • Participated in the Group Exhibition of Paintings at Alhamra Art Gallery organized by College of Art and Design Punjab University, 2004.  
  • Participated in Group Exhibition of sculptures at College of Art and Design, P.U, 2003.
  • Participated in Group Exhibition of Paintings at College of Art and Design, P.U, 2003.
  • Participated in the Group Exhibition of Miniatures and Paintings at Coopera Art Gallery, 2003.  

ARTIST RESIDENCY

  • May, 2014

Participated in “Passion for Freedom,” Artist Residency 2014, Institute of Visual Arts and Design, LCWU, Lahore.

WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES

  • Attended a Workshop on “How to Tell your Story” by Mr. Sarmad Khoosat, LCWU, Lahore on January 26, 2016.
  • Attended a workshop, “Education in 21st Century” at LCWU organized by DFDI in from 1st February to 26th February, 2016.
  • Attended DFDI's Active Citizens Program workshop, “Training of Facilitators” at LCWU organized by DFDI in collaboration with British Council from 27th to Friday 31st, July 2015.
  • Attended a workshop on “Teaching Generation Y Creatively” by Wali Zahid at LCWU organized by DFDI in collaboration with British Council from 31st March-1st April 2015.
  • Attended an “International Conference on Women Empowerment” arranged by the US consulate Islamabad from 6th-8th March, 2015 in Islamabad.
  • Participated in a workshop entitled “Aesthetics and Clay” at NHQ Gallery, Institute of Design and Visual Arts LCWU in the month of November, 2014.
  • Participated in a workshop entitled “Peace Tolerance and Progress through Sufism” organized by Milestone Foundation at Alhamra from 29th- 4th October 2014.
  • Participated in a workshop entitled “Museum Studies and Planning” organized by DFDI at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore from 5th- 7th August 2014.
  • Participated in a workshop entitled “Drawing through Charcoal” organized by DFDI at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore from 26th- 27th June  2014.
  • Participated in an International Research workshop entitle “Developing a Researcher-The Entire Research Process” organized by DFDI at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore from 11th- 12th June 2014.
  • Participated in Artist Residency entitled “Passion for Freedom” at Institute of Design and Visual Arts Lahore College for Women University from 21st-30th May, 2014.
  • Attended Global Education Dialogues: South Asia Series-2, “Knowledge Park Conference” organized by British Council at Avari Hotel Lahore on 9th May, 2014.
  • Attended Global Conference 2014 entitled “Next Generation:Insecure Lives, Untold Stories” organized by British Council at Pearl Continental Lahore on 8th May, 2014.
  • Attended a workshop entitled “Proposal Writing Workshop on Knowledge Economy Partnerships Pakistan-UK” organized by DFDI, LCWU on 29th April, 2014.
  • Attended a workshop entitled “Research Training Workshop” organized by DFDI, LCWU on 21st February, 2014.
  • Attended an International Research Workshop and Video Conference entitled “Postgraduate Research Tools-Research Made Easy” organized by DFDI, LCWU from 29th -30th January, 2014.
  • Attended a workshop on Art Therapy and Psychodrama at Alhamra Cultural Complex in collaboration with Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts on 21st December, 2013.
  • Conducted a two day workshop entitled “Art for Social Change” at the Institute of Design and Visual Arts, Lahore College for Women University Lahore from 12th-13th December, 2013.
  • Attended a workshop entitled Center for Artistic Activism at the New York University, New York on 22nd November, 2013 based on brain storming exercise, emphasizing the concept and techniques of Artistic activism.
  • Attended an International Forum entitled “The Power of Culture, the Culture of Power: International Forum Weekend in Washington” at the Phillips Collection Washington DC from 16th-18th November 2013.
  • Selected as a panelist for the panel discussion representing “Pakistani Voices” being a practicing Pakistani Artist at the Phillips Collection International Forum, “The Power of Culture, the Culture of Power” on 17th November, 2013.
  • Participated in a “Community Collaboration Project” in the farmers market of Washington DC organized by DC Greens in collaboration with Meridian International Center.
  • Participated in a workshop entitled “Art and Social Change” at one of the museum’s partner schools—Takoma Education Campus at Washington DC on 15th, November 2013. All the participants of the workshop gave them a presentation of our work, after listening to our thoughts about how art can be used to create awareness and social change in a society, students created collaborative artworks based on their experiences.
  • Attended a “speed-convening workshop: Guiding principles for community engagement” at Anacostia center Washington DC on 15th, November 2013. The program brings together four cultural experts from a wide range of expertise to interact with the Pakistani artists.
  • Attended a workshop on “Community needs Assessment” at Meridian International center Washington DC on 13th, November, 2013.
  • Attended a Teacher’s Training workshop at the Phillips Collection Washington DC focusing on the exhibition of Van Gogh entitled “”Van Gogh Repetitions” and highlighting the aspect that how the work of Van Gogh could be used as an example to create art works on 13th, December, 2013.
  • Attended a workshop entitled “E-Learning” organized by DFDI, LCWU from 4th -5th   November, 2013.
  • Attended a workshop entitled “Fundamentals of Assessment in Higher Education” organized by DFDI, LCWU from13th-14th September, 2013.
  • Attended a workshop entitled “Ethnographic Research” organized by DFDI, LCWU from10th-21st June, 2013.
  • Attended a workshop entitled “Summer Leadership Institute” organized by DFDI, LCWU from3rd-14th June, 2013.
  • Attended a Teacher's Training workshop at NHQ Gallery, LCWU by Rischel Goldburge from The Phillips Collection on 19th April 2013.
  • Attended a Phillips Collection Artist Workshop entitled “Young Emerging Artists” at Alhamra Art Gallery organized by American Consulate Phillips Collection from 15th - 16th April, 2013.
  • Attended Artist’s talk based on the exhibition entitled 2D Performances at NHQ Gallery, LCWU on 2nd April 2013.
  • Attended an International Conference entitled “Sarir-e-Khama” organized by the College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab from 11th- 13th Dec 2012.
  • Attended a workshop based on “Qualitative Research Methods” by Dr. Shabana Mir organized by HEC at Lahore College for Women University (28th May-8th June, 2012). 
  • Attended one day workshop on “Art as a Psychotherapeutic Force” organized by Mr. Asim Amjad at Hunar Kada on 30th November, 2011.
  • Attended a workshop based on “Young Staff Teacher’s Training Program” arranged by the Lahore College for Women University Lahore on the 21st march, 2009.

SEMINARS, LECTURES, INTERACTIVE SESSIONS AND ARTIST’S TALK

  • Attended Artist Talk by Pakistani - American Contemporary Artist Shahzia Sikander, organized by Institute of Visual Arts and Design, in collaboration with Ministry of Information & Culture Government of Punjab and Artists’ Association of Punjab, at LCWU, Lahore on 30th March, 2018.
  • Attended a Seminar, “Anna Molka Ahmed: The Peerless Pioneer in the Art-Scene of Pakistan,” College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore on January 11, 2018.
  • Attended a Seminar, “Dr. Musarrat Hasan: Journey of Life with Many Facets,” in Collaboration with Artists’ Association of Punjab, at the Institute of Visual Arts and Design, LCWU, Lahore on January 10, 2018.
  • Attended a Seminar, “The Indus Civilization and its Link to other Regions: Recent Insights from Studies at Harappa and other Sites,” by Dr. Jonathan Mark Kenoyer, Lahore Museum on February 3, 2017.
  • Attended a Lecture, “Art and Peace,” by Prof. Salima Hashmi, with collaboration of Benazir Bhutto Chair Office and Institute of Visual Arts and Design, LCWU, Lahore on April 26, 2016.
  • Participated in a ten-day “Screen Printing Workshop,” facilitated by Mr. Asad Faruki and Mr. Tariq Hassan, Institute of Visual Arts and Design, LCWU, Lahore from April 11-22, 2016.
  • Participated in a three-day Seminar and Workshop, “Perception of Practice,” by Dr. Ahmad Bilal, with collaboration of Graphic Design Department and DFDI, LCWU, Lahore from April 11-13, 2016.
  • Attended Lectures on “Dawn of the Indo-Pak Sub-Continental Art: The Initial Stage and Continuity” and “Eco of Monumental Art: Values and Importance of the Embellishment of Architectural Ornamentation: Its Origin, Antiquity and other Factors,” by Dr. Shahariar Talukder, Institute of Visual Arts and Design, LCWU, Lahore from November 4-5, 2015.
  • Attended a lecture of a French historian on “French Influences on Architecture during the Enlightenment” at College of Art and Design PU on 19th November, 2014.
  • Attended Artist Talks by Prof. Saeed Akhter, Dr. Mussarat Hassan, R.M Naeem, Dr. Rahat Naveed Masud, Quddus Mirza and Dr. Sumera Jawad during Artist Residency entitled Passion for Freedom from 21st- 30th May 2014.
  • Participated in International seminar “Knowledge Park” organized by British Council at Awari Hotel Lahore on 9th May, 2014.
  • Participated in International seminar “The Generation Next” organized by British Council at Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore on 6th May, 2014.
  • Participated in Artist Talk on “The Triumvirate: A Group Show” at Drawing Studio on 30th April, 2014.
  • Attended Artist Talk by eminent painter of Pakistan Shazia Sikander at Alhamra Lahore Literary Festival on 21st February, 2014.
  • Attended a lecture on Art and Culture, Kalasha: Vanishing Innocence by Umair Ghani at Research Centre College of Art and Design Punjab University Lahore on 6th February 2014.
  • Attended a lecture by Umair Ghani on Creative Photography on 17th February 2014 at Lahore College for Women University Lahore.
  • Attended a seminar on “Crisis on Culture” at Alhamra Hall-I arranged by Artist’s Association of Punjab on 30th January 2014
  • Attended a lecture by Dr. Martha on “Special collections: A wealth of Resource Material” arranged by Institute of Art and Design on 22nd, January, 2013.
  • Attended a lecture by Dr. Jahangir on “Art and Math” arranged by PUCAD on 23rd, January, 2013.
  • Attended a lecture by an Australian artist Michal Glikson on “developing Taaluq through her visual practice” being enrolled in Australian National University for Ph.D in Studio Practice she shared her research project and methodology. The lecture was arranged by PUCAD on 16th, January 2014.
  • Attended a lecture by an American artist Ricky allman arranged by PUCAD on 15th, January 2014.
  • Interactive session with the curators of MOMA, Museum of Modern in New York focusing on Art with all the treasures of Western and Modern Art on 21st, November 2013.
  • Interactive session with the Creative Director of World Studio New York to know the changing trends of publicity and marketing on 21st, November 2013.
  • Interactive session with International artists about International trends in Visual Arts at Elizabeth foundation of the Arts in New York, which includes an active artist-in-residence program on 21st November, 2013.
  • Interactive session with the Professor of Parsons School of Design based on how to be connected with the social media, branding, and building of career on 20th, November 2013.
  • Interactive session with the curators of Bronx Museum of the Arts in New York on 20th, November, 2013.
  • Interactive session with the members of Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington DC on 18th November, 2013.
  • Interactive session with the staff of Smithsonian Institution: Anacostia Community Museum having a dialogue on using art and other museum programs for community engagement on 14th November, 2103. 
  • Interactive session with the members of Phillips Collection at Meridian International center Washington DC for conducting Community Project Programs and  Introduction with art in Praxis, Jess Solomon the founder of Art in Praxis introduced different ways in which artists can engage with the community and effect social change on 12th, November, 2013.
  • Attended Artist’s talk on the book launch of Ijaz ul Hassan titled 50 years of Paintings at the NHQ Gallery LCWU, June 2013.
  • Attended a book launch ceremony of Ijaz ul Hassan entitled 50 years of Paintings at Alhamra Hall II in the month of April, 2013.
  • Attended a one day Seminar on “Communication Design” by Mahmood ul Hassan Jafri on 23th march 2013 at Lecture Theater, LCWU.
  • Attended a one day Seminar on “An Overview by Kristian Evju” a Norwegian Artist at LCWU on 14th March, 2013.
  • Attended a one day Seminar on “Jewelry Design” by at Lecture Theatre, Institute of Art and Design, LCWU on 6th March 2013.
  • Attended a Lecture on “African-American Art” by MS.Brinille Ellis at Lecture Theatre, Institute of Art and Design, LCWU on 11th February, 2013.

Selected Professional Presentations

Research paper presentations in Conferences

  • December, 2018
    Presented Research Paper entitled “The Ideology of Nationalism in Bengal School: A Reaction Against Colonialism” at the 2nd International Conference of Social Sciences & Humanities organized by Kinnaird College for Women University Lahore, 6th – 8th December, 2018.
  • April, 2018
    Presented Research Paper entitled “The Comprehension of Khudi in Art: The Need of the Hour” at the 1st International Conference of Social Sciences & Humanities organized by Kinnaird College for Women University Lahore, 25th – 27th April, 2018.
  • February, 2018
    Presented Research Paper entitled “Know Thyself: A Quest for Awakening the Soul” at the International Conference “The Role of Establishing Harmony & Peaceful Coexistence” organized by Persian Department at LCWU, 21st – 23rd February 2018.
  • December, 2017
    Presented Research Paper “Social Transformation and the Quest for Identity: A Soulful Visual Expedition in 21st Century” at the International Conference of Social Sciences and Humanities entitled “Social Sciences & Humanities in the New Millennium: Challenges & Prospects” organized by Virtual University and LCWU at LCWU, 14th -16th December, 2017.
  • March, 2017
    Presented Research Paper entitled “Notions of Khudi in Contemporary Visual Practice under the light of Shahnama-e-Firdowsi and Iqbal’s Poetry” at the International Conference “Commemoration of Firdowsi Toosi” organized by Persian Department at LCWU in March, 2017