Arsalan Naqvi

I am Syed Arsalan Naqvi (b. 1984, Kotri, Pakistan), a visual artist and curator based in Karachi. Working primarily with oil, acrylic, charcoal, and pastel on canvas and paper, I explore human figures, urban dynamics, and regional narratives through a distinct synthesis of Cubism and Expressionism.

Diploma in Fine Arts (2 Years) – Khana-e-Farhang Culture Centre of Iran (2006)
​Professional Fine Art Training (6 Months) – R.M. Naeem Studio, Lahore (2009)
​Bachelor of Commerce

International Group Exhibition – Tralarte Organization, Fossano (Cuneo), Italy (2012)
​Group Exhibition / GenNext Residency – Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata, India (2010)
​Solo Exhibition – Alliance Française, Karachi, Pakistan (2009)
​Two-Person Shows – Art Chowk Gallery, Karachi (2016, 2017)
​Two-Person & Group Shows – My Art World, Islamabad (2015, 2016)
​Sadequain Award (3rd Prize Winner) – Frere Hall, Karachi (2008)
​Flood Victims Charity Show – Chawkandi Art Gallery, Karachi (2010)
​Group Shows – Grandeur Art Gallery, Unicorn Gallery, Indus Art Gallery, Gallery 06