Naiza khan biography channel

I had the privilege of meeting Naiza Khan during this year’s Lahore Biennale and, despite her packed schedule — including her participation at the Karachi Biennale — I managed to meet with her for a discussion. Our conversation, held in the city of Islamabad, provided valuable insights into her creative process, as well as her thoughts on the evolution of the art scene both in Pakistan and globally.

Khan is internationally recognised, notably as the first Pakistani artist to represent Pakistan at the Venice Biennale ().

She has also participated in prestigious events such as the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the Shanghai Biennale, the Lahore Biennale and the Cairo International Biennale. Her multidisciplinary practice is rooted in research focused on migration, colonial histories and identity, which informs her exploration of the relationship between geography, power and collective memory.

ART AS A TOOL

Khan sees art as a tool for uncovering unseen infrastructures in society, often c