1. Bibliographic Note
Ghulam Nabi Qazi a.k.a. G.N Qazi was born in 1975 in Sukku r, Sindh, Pakistan. He completed his four years’ diploma in paintings from Karachi school of art, in 1995.He has exhibited nationally and internationally and has had 17 solo shows and many group shows nationally and international y. He was teaching drawing and painting at Gulsha n-e-Fotima Higher Secondary School, Karachi from 1997 to 1999. He was affiliated with FACTS institute, Karachi as a teacher from 2000 to 2001. His work was also presented at Bonhams , London 2011 and Christie’s Dubai, 2013 for auction; ‘Transcending Borders II India and Bangladesh, 201 O; Auction ‘Salle Drouot’ organized by the French Consulate, Karachi, 2008; ‘Indus Strokes’ The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai, India, 2007; ‘A Reflection of Pakistan Art’ at Dia 341 West Broadway, New York, USA, 2007, Group show paintings title “Usman our main at Koel Art Gallery Karachi, 2012 . Pakistani art supporting WFP Auctioned by Christie’s at Mojlis AL Salam, Mina AL Salam hotel Dubai. and Untitled Artists Art Fair, Chelsea Town Hall, London, 2008. He is the recipient of many national and international awards. He is also recipient of International award by Watercolor Society (IWS). His works are in collections of History Museum Bursa, Turkey, Fabria no Watercolor Museu m Italy, Foriegn Ministry Off ice, Islamabad , Pakista n. G. N Qazi lives and works in Karachi, Pakistan.
2. Artist Statement
I am highly motivated and passionate visual artist and Instructor.I have been in this field for more than three decades, with a very good track record of successful projects. I am creative, adaptive and bright individual with an excellent eye for details and design. I dedicate 100% of myself to everything that I work on to make sure that the quality of work willl be met consistently and professionally.
3. Artwork Review
4. Credentials
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2022 Online solo exhibition at Poetic Strokes, Dubai
2015 Nomad Art Gallery, Islamabad
2013 Vogue Art Gallery, Lahore
2011 Ocean Art Galleries, Lahore
2008 Zenaini Art Gallery, Karachi
2007 Unicorn Art Gallery, Karachi
2006 Croweater Art Gallery, Lahore
2005 Ocean Art Galleries, Lahore
2004 Zenaini Art Gallery, Karachi
2003 The Art Gallery Karachi
2002 Nomad Art Gallery, Islamabad
2002 The Art Gallery, Karachi
2001 Private Solo Show in USA
2001 Majmua Art Gallery, Karachi
2001 Nomad Art Gallery Islamabad
2001 Nomad Art Gallery Islamabad
2000 Nomad Art Gallery, Islamabad
TWO PERSONS SHOW
2023 Rumors of Spring two person show at Art Chowk Gallery Karachi.
2012 Two man show at Louvre Art Gallery, Karachi.
2001 Two man show at Hotel Sheraton Art Gallery, Karachi.
2001 Two man show at Nomad Art Gallery, Islamabad.
2000 Two man show at Hotel Sheraton Art Gallery, Karachi.
INTERNATIONAL ART FAIRS
2016 Global Art Fair Dubai presented Art land India
2016 World Art Fair presented Cross Border Art Gallery, Dubai.
2015 World Art Fair presented Cross Border Art Gallery, Dubai.
2008 Untitled Artist Art Fair in Chelsea Town Hall, London.
SELECTED GROUP SHOWS
2024 Art Speak Group show opening reception at Mainframe Art Gallery Karachi.
2024 “Heritage Hues: Vibrant Vision” art exhibition at the cross border Art Gallery Dubai
2023 Views with a difference group show exhibition at full circle art Gallery karachi.
2023 Art for cause the auction is live arrange by Eotic Stroke Gallery Dubai
2023 IWS Mexico Exhibition XIV Bienal International De La Acuarela Mexico.
2023 Second IWS International watercolour exhibition Bahawalpur. (January 2023 world watercolour day and 11th IWS Anniversary)
2022 Global Art grand show of Modern contemporary at Grand Hall Anantara Art downtown dubai hotel business bay Dubai.
2022 On the behalf of group art and artist Ocean Art Galleries fund raising show for Flood Relief titled Udass Lamho Mai Rang.
2022 My Indua Valley Group Exhibition (CREATIVE PAKISTAN) at U.S.A
2022 ART FOR CAUSE Online Art Auction arrange by Poetic Strokes Dubai.
2022 International water colour platform Fabriano Acquarello Festival at Fabriano Italy.
2021 ART FOR CAUSE Online Art Auction organized by the OSPAF.(Overseas Pakistani Artists Fraternity) and Poetic Strokes Dubai)
2019 Group Exhibition title JHALAK at Nomad Art Gallery Islamabad.
2019 PEARL OF PEACE Season-I 1st International watercolor Bhawalpur (IWS Pakistan)
2019 “The Power of Change Lives” at the Noor Art Charity Exhibition Boor bank arrange by Cross Borders Art Gallery Dubai.
2019 Artist association of Sindh Regional Art Exhibition at Arts Council of Pakistan (PNCA)
2019 Punjab Artist Association Group Exhibition at Alharam Arts Council Lahore.
2019 (THROUGH THE STREET) a group show of 34 cityscapes artist at Oyster Art Gallery,Lahore.
2018 1st International watercolor festival of IWS Czech Republic.
2018 PEARL OF PEACE Season-II 2nd International watercolour Biennale (IWS) Pakistan.
Hosted by Centre of Excellence in Art and Design MUET, Jamshoro
2018 A Grand Annual Exhibition of Artists from Sindh title ( Baad-e-Saba) Season-II at Clifton Art Gallery, Karachi.
2018 International Art Culture association Urbino in Acquerello Watercolour Exhibition Urbino, Italy.
2018 IWS International watercolor Exhibition (HUES OF DIVERSITY-II) at Beach Luxury Hotel arrange by Artciti Gallery, Karachi.
2018 (INHERITANCE) a group show of 5 artists from Sindh at Art kaam gallery, Karachi.
2018 1st International watercolor festival in the Czech Republic (IWS).
2018 Fabriano in Acquarello fabriano in watercolor festival, Italy.
2018 (Hota Shab-e-Roz Tamasha Mere Aage) Group show at Studio Seven Art Gallery, Karachi.
2017 Group show exhibition on women day at Grandeur Art Gallery, Karachi.
2017 Installation Art project SITUATION 101 Karachi Biennale 2017.
2017 Heritage Art International watercolor 2nd exhibition (IWS) Indonesia.
2017 9th National Exhibition at PNCA, Islamabad.
2017 Three country show pakistan, Italy and Portugal watercolour Exhibition at Fomma trust Pakistan Zamzama park, Karachi.
2017 International Watercolor Art Fair Fabriano in Acquarello Watercolor Festival, Italy.
2017 International Watercolor Exhibition Urbino in Acquarello at Urbino Italy.
2017 A Grand Group Exhibition Artist of Sindh title (Baad-e-Saba) at Art Scene Gallery Karachi.
2017 Migration and Empathy Innternational Art Exhibition curator Reyhani AkanBusra Musuem of Migration History Art Gallery, Turkey.
2016 (MESK VII) Traditional Art International Meetings Art Exhibition Istanbul, Turkey.
2016 Group Show Exhibition celebrated Pakistan Independence Day at Grandeur Art Gallery, Karachi.
2016 Group Show Exhibition titled Port Puri at Artchowk Art Gallery Karachi.
2015 Group Show Exhibition titled Port Puri at Artchowk Art Gallery Karachi.
2015 Group show PURSAKOON KARACHI titled (AGHAZ-E-SAFAR) curated by Mehar Afroz at Koel Gallery Karachi.
2014 Rotary Soiree 14 Rotary Grand Fund raising ball. Painting Auction at Movenpick Hotel Karachi, Pakistan.
2014 Karachi Art scene at Art Scene Gallery Karachi.
2014 Sindh reverberating sounds,echo through the desert, Artist of Sindh at Koel Gallery Karachi.
2013 Group show of painting celebration the opening of new Momart Art Gallery karachi.
2013 Pakistani Art supporting WFP auctioned by Christie’s at Majlis Al Salam, Mina Al Salam Hotel Dubai.
2012 Group show of paintings title “Usman our Main” at Koel Art Gallery Karachi.
2010 Group Exhibition at Louvre Art Gallery Karachi.
2010 Group show of paintings “The Great Outdoor” at Oyster Art Gallery Lahore.
2010 Group Show of Paintings “Hues of Harmony” by prominent artist Pakistan and India at PC Hotel Dubai.
2010 Fund Raising Show for a noble cause for flood victims at Unicorn Art Gallery Karachi.
2010 Group show “Transcending Boarders II” by Prominent Artist Pakistan, India & Bangladesh at Radisson Water Garden Hotel Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2009 Opening Show of Vogue Art Gallery Lahore, Pakistan.
2009 Group Show of Paintings “Contemporary Art Fest” at 919 Gallery Karachi.
2008 Auction “Salle Drouot” organized by the French Consulate Karachi.
2007 Group Exhibition, “Indus Strokes” the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Mumbai India.
2007 “A Reflection of Pakistan Art” at Diva 341 West Broadway New York U.S.A.
2006 Group Exhibition at Eye for Art Gallery Karachi.
2006 Group Show by Prominent Artist from Pakistan, India & Bangladesh at Al Diyafah 6 Crown Plaza Hotel Dubai.
2006 “Ibteda” the Beginning, Gandhara-Art.com. (Pakistan First Virtual Gallery)
2005 Group Exhibition at Momart Art Gallery Karachi.
2005 Fund Raising Show for a Noble cause at Nomad Art Gallery Karachi.
2005 Group Exhibition at Nairang Art Gallery Karachi.
2004 Group Exhibition at Unicorn Art Gallery Karachi.
2004 The Existence Group Exhibition comprehensive Vision of Pakistan Art at Ejaz Art Gallery Lahore.
2003 Group Exhibition “Karvan Karachi Art Festival” at Saman Zar Art Gallery Karachi.
2002 Group Exhibition at Tariq Jay Art Gallery Karachi.
2001 Group Exhibition at Hamail Art Gallery Karachi.
2001 Group Exhibition at Tariq Jay Art Gallery Karachi.
2001 Group Exhibition at Tariq Jay Art Gallery Karachi.
2000 40th Anniversary Celebration Art Exhibition at P.A.C.C Karachi.
2000 Group Exhibition of Paintings at Louvre Art Gallery Karachi.
2000 Tribute to Zahin Ahmed Group Show at Canvas Art Gallery Karachi.
2000 “Vision 2000 Group Exhibition Watercolorist at Funkar Art Gallery Karachi.
1999 Millennium Paintings Exhibition at Art Council of Pakistan Karachi.
1998 Exhibition of Paintings at Watercolor Art Gallery & Academy Lahore.
1998 Exhibition of Paintings at Art Agency Gallery Karachi.
1997 Indo-Pak Arts Exhibition at JNTU Collage of Fine Arts Hyderabad (Daccan) India.
1997 Exhibition of Paintings organized by the Fine Arts Committee of Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi.
1997 Exhibition of Paintings organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi in Collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of Arts Karachi.
1997 Exhibition of Paintings by the Fine Arts society in Collaboration with KMC at Sadequain Art Gallery Karachi.
1996 Exhibition of Paintings on the occasion of 50 years of Pakistan at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi.
1994 Exhibition of Paintings at Arts Council of Pakistan karachi.
LIVE DEMONSTRATION
2023 Pearl of Peace watercolor live Demonstration at Bhawalpur.
2022 Live Demonstration at Qazi Art Studio for artist and students.
2019 Pearl of Peace watercolor Biennale live demonstration Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan.
2018 Fabriano Aqurello demo front of 70’s countries masters artist in Fabriano, Italy.
2018 Pearl of Peace watercolor Biennale live demonstration Jamshoro Sindh, Pakistan.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AS A FINE ART INSTRUCTOR
1996-97 Gulshan-e-Fatima Secondary School Karachi
2000-01 Was affiliated with FACTS Institute Karachi as art teacher
2002 Art Classes at Pak-American Culture Center
2004-2024 Work and teach in own art studio
AWARDS
- Guest of Honor award from Ilma University 2023
- Honorable judge award from Inter DI’s Art Compitition 2021
- 1st International water color award from Sir sadiq Art club 2019
- PEARL OF PEACE Best Cityscape Artist Award through watercolour Season-III 2nd International watercolour Biennale Pakistan 2019.
- PEARL OF PEACE Appreciation Award through watercolour Season-II 2nd International watercolour Biennale Pakistan 2018.
- PEARL OF PEACE Appreciation Shield Watercolour
- Exhibition, Bhawalpur.