Shazia Sikander
Born in 1969 in Muslim in Lahore, Pakistan. National College of Arts in Lahore. MFA from Rhode Island School of Design
Specializes in Indian and Persian miniature painting.
Interested in exploring “both sides of the Hindu and Muslim ‘border’, often combining imagery from both”
Mural, larger paintings, video, mixed media, performance
Issues of border crossing and stereotypes. Wore a veil in US.
(click image for Art21 video)
Specializes in Indian and Persian miniature painting.
Interested in exploring “both sides of the Hindu and Muslim ‘border’, often combining imagery from both”
Mural, larger paintings, video, mixed media, performance
Issues of border crossing and stereotypes. Wore a veil in US.
(click image for Art21 video)