Ghafar Afridi

Ghafar Afridi is indeed a highly accomplished visual artist with an impressive academic background, holding both MFA and BFA degrees in Visual Arts and Fine Arts from the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan. His work is quite diverse, spanning various mediums such as sculpture, painting, installation, and digital art. He focuses on exploring and innovating around critical social, political, and economic issues, which adds depth to his art.

His artistic range is notable, as he creates works that are realistic, geometric, stylized, and abstract, showcasing his versatility in visual storytelling. Exhibiting his art both nationally and internationally has allowed him to reach a wider audience and engage with different cultural contexts.

Moreover, his involvement in art residencies, particularly with VASL Trust, highlights his commitment to cultural exchange and collaboration within the art community. The project "Imagining Our Future Together" with the World Bank further emphasizes his role in connecting South Asian artists and addressing significant themes through art.

His achievements, including the Young Artist Award from the Alhamra Arts Council and the National Award from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, reflect his impa...

Master of Fine Arts - MFA 2022/2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA 2005/2008

SOLO Exhibition Gallery 39k model town Lahore 2015.


Group Exhibitions:

Master of Visual arts thesis Display at tollinton market NCA block Lahore 2024.

Hunner mela exhibition by Culture and tourism department of KPK at PIA planetarium Peshawar 2016.
Peace Patriotic FATA Art Exhibition by Governor of KPK at Qayoum stadium Peshawar 2015.
BANAYA art show- 2013 at the exhibition hall , Faculty of fine arts , M.S university VADODARA ,INDIA march 2013.

South Asian Art Exhibition “IMAGINING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER“ arranged by World Bank at world Bank Head office Washington DC USA January 2013.

South Asian Art Exhibition “IMAGINING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER “arranged by World Bank at National Art Gallery, Dhaka Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy sep 2012.

Participated at shanakhth festival “Gift to Pakistan” held by Karachi Arts council 2009.

Residency exhibition at IVS gallery Indus Karachi 2009.

Fine arts degree show at National College of Arts Lahore 2008/09.
Culture and Democracy exhibition Zahoor Ul Ekhlaq Gallery 2008.

Calligraphy exhibition Alhamra Art Gallery 2007.

Young Artists exhibition by Lahore Art council at Alhamra Art Galleries 2007.