Mak - Mohammad Arshad Khan

Born a country boy, shaped by faith, service, and art — MAK’s life is a dialogue between humanity and harmony.
His spiritual grounding in the mosque, long hours of community service in the hujra, academic fulfillment as a Sociologist from Karachi University, leadership as an Administrator at TCS (Pvt.) Ltd, and inspiration drawn from the renowned artist Bashir Mirza have all converged to define his journey. Through every role, MAK seeks to serve humanity — where devotion meets creativity.

Government high school Topai Swabai '88

On 14th August 1992 Mak came to Karachi University where he studied Sociology as a major subject with great interest, along with Mass Communication as a subsidiary subject and Community Development and Urban Sociology as specialized subjects in BA (Honors) followed by Masters of Arts.

Art Education
Drawn to art from an early age, he displayed remarkable creative ability and a natural inclination toward visual expression. During his school years, he crafted signboards for his village at his own expense, guided solely by passion. Though recognized for his talent, the absence of proper mentorship kept him from pursuing formal art education.

Upon moving to Karachi, he explored multiple creative avenues — theatre under Ahmed Farooqui of the Puna School of Art, music at the Pak American Cultural Center under Mrs. Ahmed, and literary expression through the Theosophical Society of Karachi. Yet, his search for true artistic fulfillment continued.

That moment arrived when, through the late Fasihuddin, he met the renowned painter and Pride of Performance recipient, Mr. Bashir Mirza (BM). From 1997 until BM’s passing in 2000, he studied painting and drawing under his guidance. BM’s mentorship profou...

International
2021
The 44th ASROPA International Art Online Exhibition, South Korea, March-April 2021, on the 129th year Anniversary of Korea+Austria diplomacy
2015
On 70th anniversary liberation, independence and freedom of South Korea had conducted from 15th till 21st December 2015 an international exhibition Sandol Arts Center and W Gallery in Gunsan in which 105 artists from 70 countries were selected 
2015
International Art Festival in Munastir Tunisia from 1st to 12th Septerber 2015
2013
1st Mehmet Nuri Gochen International Art Workshop, Kushadasi (Turkey) organized by International Culture Art Dialogues.
2014
Group exhibition at Old Town, Kushadasi (Turkey) organized by International Culture Art Dialogues.
2014
Group exhibition at Ibramaki Art Gallery, Kushadasi (Turkey) organized by International Culture Art Dialogues.
2013
International Art Festival in Munastir Tunisia from 2nd to 12th September 2013
2012
2nd Annual Conference & Exhibition of World Art Games, in Izmir (Turkey)
2009
“World Art Expo and Conference 09” California, USA June 04 – 14, 2009, organized by World Art Foundation.
2009
1st International Conference on Art and Art Exhibition in Sindh University, Pakistan
2005
15th Istanbul Art Fair ...