Shahzia Sikander
1969–

Introduction

Shahzia Sikander (born 1969, Lahore, Pakistan) is a Pakistani-American visual artist. Sikander works across a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, animation, installation, performance and video. Sikander currently lives and works in New York City.

Wikidata identifier

Q7462372

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Introduction

Known for her work which engages the Indo-Persian classical form of miniature painting. She was included in the 1997 Whitney Biennial.

Country of birth

Pakistan

Roles

Artist, painter, video artist

ULAN identifier

500114748

Names

Shahzia Sikander

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