Bank Al Falah Nigaah Art Awards 2024: Honoring Excellence in Art and Creativity
KARACHI: The Bank Al Falah Nigaah Art Awards 2024 celebrated a magnificent evening of artistic achievement, bringing together some of the most talented individuals in the art world.
Held in the vibrant heart of Karachi at Mohatta Palace, the event honored exceptional artists across various categories. The event partners were Gallery 21, Rotary Pakistan, Zulfiqar & Fatima Foundation, and Wealth Street. The media partner was Business Recorder & Aaj TV group.
The event was a grand celebration of creativity, featuring mesmerizing performances, thought-provoking speeches, and a gathering of esteemed guests from the art and cultural communities. Each awardee’s work reflected innovation, dedication, and the profound impact of their art in shaping contemporary aesthetics and narratives.
The esteemed jury comprised RM Naeem, Dr Arjumand Faisel, Dr Rahat Naveed Masud, Amra Ali, Noorjehan Bilgrami, and Tauqeer Muhajir, who brought their expertise and discerning eye to selecting this year’s outstanding winners.
The evening featured mesmerizing fire dance and dhol performances, a captivating folk music recital,a reading of book excerpts, and an auction of paintings to support art student scholarships for the Tauqeer Muhajir scholarship program, adding to the event’s vibrant atmosphere.
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The winners of the Nigaah Art Awards
2024 are as follows:
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Category Winners
Abstract: Farrukh Shahab
Printmaking: Laila Rehman
Miniature: Nusra Latif Qureshi
Still Life: Irfan Cheema
3D Sculpture: Amin Guljee
Landscape: Shahla Rafi
Figurative: Ali Azmat
Portraiture: Buland Iqbal
Photography: Malika Abbas Nosherwani
Drawing: Madiha Hyder
Emerging Artist: Shamir Iqtidar
Curator: Noor Ahmed
Art Critic: Nusrat Khawaja
Calligraphy: Muzammil Ruheel
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Lifetime Achievement Awards:
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Wahab Jaffar
Zohra Hussain
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