Ahmed Khan is thought of as Pakistan's greatest living calligraphic artist. His work comprises overlaid calligraphic designs based on silver foil pressed on canvas which with a sprinkle of chemicals t
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Ahmed Khan is thought of as Pakistan's greatest living calligraphic artist. His work comprises overlaid calligraphic designs based on silver foil pressed on canvas which with a sprinkle of chemicals turns them into vibrant colours. His calligraphic forms are meticulously applied on this base. Ahmed Khan's renditions spark with spirituality. It is the oneness of God and a matter of peace which takes place on his canvases. At every exhibition he comes up with new compositions. One finds ovals, circles and semi circles with splashes of mystifying light creating an impression close to what Khan is going through metaphysically. Another obvious symbol on his canvases is a seal. This small motif in various colours as per requirement of color aesthete adds beauty as well as sanctity to the paintings. Earlier, in his talks the stress was on the color and technicalities of his paintings. With passing years, he tends more towards philosophizing upon metaphysical element in his work. Besides his concept, Khan's compositions, his lettering and colours appeal to the eye and render a value for the future.
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Qualification: Qualification Joined National College of Arts in 1963 as lecturer in Graphic Design and served the institution till 1988, also remained Head of Department during the tenure.
Award
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Qualification: Qualification Joined National College of Arts in 1963 as lecturer in Graphic Design and served the institution till 1988, also remained Head of Department during the tenure.
Award 1996 Shakir Ali Award, highest recognition for the best modern painter of the year.
1987 Awarded first prize in painting Lahore Biennials International Exhibition 1983-84 Awarded first prize in sculpture National Exhibition Islamabad.
1976 Awarded Fellowship National College of Arts Lahore.
1963 Kipling Award, highest recognition for best graduate of the National College of Arts.
Exhibitions Selected Shows:_x000B_2006 Lantern Of the East, the 16thPyeongtaek International Art Festival At Pyeongtaek Museum.
Korea.
_x000B_2006 Transcending Borders, Organized by Ejaz art gallery, Lahore, at ITC Maurya Sheraton & Towers, Delhi, India.
_x000B_2005 Art of giving , Indus Inspirations, auction and exhibition at Long Room at Lords Cricket Ground.
London, UK.
_x000B_2005 One 2 One, 58 years 58artists 58 works at Alhamra Art Gallery Organized by Lahore arts council.
Lahore, Pakistan_x000B_2005 Diverse Voices, Contemperoryart from Pakistan Organized by Croweater Gallery Lahore, at The Omani Society For arts, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
_x000B_2003-2005 Group shows in India, Malaysia, China, Iran, and Canada.
_x000B_2000 Participated in an exhibition another vision Asia House, London.
_x000B_1995-96 Participated in exhibition of Pakistani artists in Asian Pacific Museum California U.
S.
A.
_x000B_ Solo Exhibition:_x000B_2000 Image of Faith Clifton Art Gallery, Karachi Pakistan.
_x000B_2001 Clifton Art Gallery Karachi.
_x000B_2001 Clifton Art Gallery Karachi_x000B_2003 Canvas Art Gallery Karachi, image of faith.
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Ahmed Khan Participations
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