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Zaheer Chaudhry (ظہیر چودھری) is a visual artist and activist from Ajudhan (Pakpattan) in Punjab, Pakistan. He pursued formal education at the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore and Government College University (GCU).[1][2][3][4]
ظہیر چودھری | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7th June 1979 Pakpattan |
| Citizenship | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | National College of Arts Government College University, Lahore |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Notable work | Listen to her, Living moments, Carbon, Tree line, Orco, Fly On The Wall, Five Travelers |
Professional Career
[edit]Zaheer has participated in many national and international art exhibitions. In 2023, he held a solo exhibition titled "Living Moments" in Gilgit and "Five Traveler" at Art Next Project Gallery in Lahore.[5][6] Recently, Zaheer exhibited his work "Fly On The Wall," a group show featuring international photographers at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), curated by Aasim Akhtar.[7] He also has a solo photography exhibition called "Listen To Her: Whispers of the Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan," which showcases the environmental issues facing that region.[8][9][10] Zaheer's work includes mixed media art, contemporary photography, travel storytelling, and art direction for TV, theatre, and film.[11][12][13]
Visual Activism
[edit]His "Carbon" roadside exhibitions in Balochistan emphasized environmental challenges like biodiversity loss and deforestation.[4] His work includes over 100,000 travel stories and more than 500 photography exhibitions that highlight environmental issues and the beauty of Pakistan's landscapes.[14]
Teaching
[edit]He teaches in Faculty of Multimedia Arts at NCA as a visiting faculty.[15]
Also see
[edit]External Link
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Zaheer Chaudhry | ArtConnect". www.artconnect.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Zaheer Chaudhry". Saatchi Art. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Gilgit Baltistan govt in collaboration with PNCA hosts photography exhibition – Waadi – Voice of Gilgit Baltistan Valleys". 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ a b by. "Artist Zaheer Chaudhry starts off roadside visual art exhibition in Balochistan's Sibi district". Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "The living Eden | Footloose | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Editor (2024-06-10). "PNCA inaugrates photography exhibition showcasing the fragile beauty of Gilgit-Baltistan". The Northern Post. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Jan 12, 2024 | Photography exhibition `Fly on the Wall` showcased". Dawn Epaper. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ Editor (2024-06-10). "PNCA inaugrates photography exhibition showcasing the fragile beauty of Gilgit-Baltistan". The Northern Post. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Photographic exhibition capturing beauty of Gilgit Baltistan opens at PNCA". 2024-06-10. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Correspondent, Our (2024-06-11). "Photography exhibit calls for environmental action". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "The living Eden | Footloose | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Exhibition highlights environmental stewardship". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Photographic Exhibition Capturing Beauty Of Gilgit Baltistan Opens At PNCA". UrduPoint. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "Master of Multimedia Arts - National College of Arts (NCA)". www.nca.edu.pk. Retrieved 2024-11-28.