Hailing from Rahim Yar Khan, Hashmi has captivated audiences both locally and internationally with his distinct style and thought-provoking pieces
- Hashmi’s impressive career has also been marked by his participation in the esteemed Arte Laguna Prize in Venice, Italy
By Ana S. Gad
Born in 1996 in Rahim Yar Khan, Shamsul Arfeen Hashmi has emerged as a prominent visual artist based in Lahore, Pakistan. After graduating from the National College of Arts (NCA) Lahore in 2019, majoring in painting, Hashmi has captivated audiences both locally and internationally with his distinct style and thought-provoking pieces. His work has been displayed in renowned galleries such as Return on Art Gallery in Vienna, Austria; Ejaz Art Gallery and O Art Space in Lahore; and Canvas Gallery in Karachi. Through these platforms, Hashmi has demonstrated his dynamic range and expressive creativity, solidifying his reputation in the contemporary art scene.
Hashmi’s impressive career has also been marked by his participation in the esteemed Arte Laguna Prize in Venice, Italy, showcasing his work alongside celebrated artists like Imran Qureshi, Damien Hirst, Sadequain, and Ismail Gulgee. Additionally, his recent exhibit at the Anima Mundi Art Festival in Venice in April-May 2024 further cemented his place in the global art community.
Beyond his accomplishments in visual art, Hashmi is a multifaceted talent, having received classical training in acting and singing. In 2019, he was honored with the Best Actor Award from the NCA Theatre Society, showcasing his versatility across artistic disciplines. His alma mater, Beaconhouse School System, recognized his contributions with a nomination for the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2023.
Looking ahead, Hashmi is preparing for his upcoming solo exhibition, Future Stars, featuring his work titled BAAH at The Holy Art Gallery in London. This highly anticipated show promises to showcase Hashmi’s unique voice, pushing boundaries and offering fresh perspectives on modern themes.
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With an expanding international presence, Shamsul Arfeen Hashmi is an artist to watch—one who continues to captivate audiences worldwide through his dedication, talent, and creativity.
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Ana S. Gad is a pen name of the Dubai-based, internationally acclaimed writer, scholar, journalist, editor and digital artist Dr. Ana Stjelja. In 2005 she graduated from the Faculty of Philology from the Turkish Language and Literature Department. In 2009 she earned a Master’s degree in Sufism. In 2012 she obtained her PhD in Serbian Literature (with the thesis on the life and work of one of the first Serbian women writers and world travelers Jelena J. Dimitrijevic). She is an award-winning poet, writer, translator, journalist, independent scientific researcher and editor. She published more than 30 books of different literary genres, and is the author of numerous research papers and essays on literature, feminism and diverse cultures (cultural heritage). She is also a digital artist (with special focus on the graphic design, digital collage art). She is the Editor-in-Chief of various online magazines: the Alia Mundi Magazine for Cultural Diversity, the Enheduana Online Literary Magazine, the Poetryzine, an online magazine for Poets and Poetry in English. She is also the founder and the editor of the Web Portal Eastern Pearl dedicated to the Eastern cultures, Sands and City Magazine, a Dubai-based online magazine on culture of the UAE and Gulf and Art&Act Magazine on art. In 2018 she founded Association Alia Mundi for Promoting Cultural Diversity. In July 2022, she successfully completed the Introduction to Psychology course at the American Yale University, where her lecturer was the university professor and world-famous (Canadian-American) psychologist Paul Bloom. Right now, she is a mentee of the Creative Spotlight Program supported by the British Council and the Thomson Foundation. She is a member of the Association of Writers of Serbia, the Association of Journalists of Serbia, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Europeana Pro.
Courtesy: Alia Mundi Magazine
Shining 🌟 star ov hashmi family..lots of prays and blessings for him.may Allah pak give him a success in future..