Ajab Khan

Artistic Development
Ajab Khan's work primarily focuses on natural landscapes and local culture, reflecting his deep connection to rural life. He received his formal artistic training from the renowned Pakistani artist Iqbal Shahid, who became his mentor. This influence is evident in the simplicity and depth of his work, with vibrant yet grounded colors capturing the essence of his personal and cultural heritage.


Awards and Recognition
His outstanding contribution to the visual arts has been recognized with Pakistan's prestigious Presidential Pride of Performance Award 2024.
Throughout his career, Ajab Khan has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the arts. Notably, he won first place in the Makkah Calligraphy Competition in Saudi Arabia.

Exhibitions and International Acclaim
His paintings have been widely exhibited across Pakistan, including in prominent galleries such as the National Art Gallery in Islamabad and the Clifton Art Gallery in Karachi. Khan's work has also earned international acclaim, with art collectors and enthusiasts around the world recognizing the beauty and cultural richness of his pieces.

Legacy
Ajab Khan’s art continues to inspire, drawing attention to the simplicity and beauty of rural li...

Early Life and Education
Ajab Khan was born in 1964 in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. He is a self-taught visual artist whose artistic journey began at a young age. As a child, he used fabric dyes to colour black-and-white photographs from his family, which sparked his interest in art. Although he pursued a Master's degree in Urdu literature, his true passion lay in the field of painting

International shows:

2026. Participated in Houston.
2017. Participated in Canada.
2016. Participated in Germany.
2015. Participated Pakistani Artist show in Italy, Rome. 2013. Painting and Calligraphy show at Jeddah, Saudi Arab. 2013. Painting and Calligraphy show at Riyadh, Saudi Arab.

Solo exhibition

2025 Muse Art Gallery Lahore.
2022 Artscene Gallery Karachi.
2020 Art Kaam 62 Gallery Karachi.
2019 Artscene Gallery Karachi.
2019 Artscene Gallery Karachi.
2018 Art Kaam Gallery Karachi.
2017 Hamail Art Gallery Lahore.
2015 Native Art Gallery, Lahore.
2014 Jharoka Art Gallery Islamabad.
2014 Fine Arts Pakistan Gallery Karachi.
2010 Native Art Gallery, Lahore.
2007 Avenue Art Gallery, Karachi.
2005 Kunj Art Gallery, Karachi.
1998 Elementary College D.I.Khan.

Group shows:

PARTICIPATED IN NUMBERS OF SHOWS OF CALLIGRAPHIES NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL.
1. 2021-Participated 4men Calligraphy show Ejaz Art Gallery Lahore.
2. 2020-Participated Group show City University Peshawar.
3. 2019-Participated Group show Ejaz Art Gallery Lahore.
4. 2019-Participated Group show Climatic Change Gallery 6 Islamabad.
5. 2018-Participated Group show Alhamrah Lahore.
6. 2018-Participated Group show Gujranwala.
7. 2018-Participated Group show Sialkot....