Xandria Noir

Xandria Noir (née 1972) is a critically acclaimed Pakistani contemporary artist based in Suffolk, UK. A self-taught painter since 1989, she was recognized as one of Pakistan’s top 15 minimalist artists in 2019 following her Moi et le Monde Imparfait exhibition at the French Embassy in Islamabad.

Her 2021 exhibition, La Perfection Imparfaite, also held in Islamabad, reflected her evolving artistic vision during the pandemic. This body of work introduced a distinct shift in depth and color, diverging from her previous oeuvre.

Beyond her collaborations with companies and embassies as a multi-field designer, Noir is a relentless innovator, constantly challenging her own artistic approach. Unbound by a singular style or movement, she continually reinvents her visual language.

Her current practice focuses on minimalist acrylic paintings, where rhythm emerges through the interplay of empty space, layered strokes, and delicate lines. Light and form exist in a state of weightlessness, creating compositions that balance precision with fluidity.

Exhibitions/Shows
'Lacrimosa' - Ballroom Arts Solo Show Aldeburgh UK | 2023
'Defying Junctures' - Apex Gallery Solo Show Bury St Edmunds UK | 2023
'En temps de crises' - Solo Show Ambassade du Pakistan Paris France | 2022
‘Zanana Mardana’ - Sadequain Art Gallery Karachi Group Show | 2022
'La perfection imparfait' - 8B2 Gallery Islamabad Solo Show | 2021
Momart Gallery Karachi Group Show | 2019
'Moi et la monde imparfait' - Embassy of France Islamabad Solo Show | 2019
Islamabad Art Festival Solo Show | 2019
Sara Armando Residence Karachi Private Solo Show | 2016
Studio Karachi Private Solo Show | 2016
Art Citi Gallery Karachi Two-Artist Show | 2015
PC Gallery Karachi Solo Show | 2004
Sheraton Gallery Karachi Solo Show | 2003
Karachi Studio Private Solo Show | 2002
PC Gallery Karachi Solo Show | 1999
Sheraton Gallery Karachi Solo Show | 1999
PC Gallery Karachi Solo Show | 1998
Alliance Francaise Karachi Solo Show | 1998
Karachi Studio Private Solo Show | 1996
Avari Towers Group Show | 1994
PC Gallery Group Show | 1992