Biography
Tahir Ali Sadiq (b. 1989) is a visual artist based in Lahore. He is an Old Ravian of Government College University who earned his MA in Visual Arts in 2023 and BFA in Fine Arts, specialising in Miniature Painting, from the National College of Arts, Lahore, in 2012. Sadiq has received the Governor of Punjab Award (2021) and the Haji Sharif Prize in Miniature Painting from the National College of Arts, Lahore. Sadiq’s miniature painting Carving Me Out was featured on the See.Me Gallery (NYC) website in July 2013. His works are held in notable collections, including Vincent Van Gogh’s Bedroom (Mr. Michael Houlgate, Area Director, British Council Pakistan), Queen of Hearts & King of Spades (Professor Salima Hashmi, artist and former principal of the National College of Arts, Lahore), and My Alma Mater, The National College of Arts, Lahore (Mr. Imran Qureshi, visual artist and art educationist). His painting of the National College of Arts, Lahore, was published in Harper’s Magazine (NYC) in October 2015 alongside the article Pakistan in Miniatures by Sage Mehta. Sadiq participated as a visual artist in both MAKTAB projects curated by Imran Qureshi, including the inaugural Lahore Biennale Foundation in 2018. The project was a collaboration between the Aga Khan Museum (Toronto), the National College of Arts (Lahore), and the QUAD Museum (Derby, UK) in 2019. Sadiq also participated in the Inaugural edition of the NCA Triennale 2025. Sadiq has been teaching since 2013.
Education
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MS/MPhil in
MA Visual Arts,
National College Of Arts (Lahore, Pakistan)
2023
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BA/BSc(Hons) in
BFA-Fine Arts (Major In Miniature Painting,
National College Of Arts (Lahore, Pakistan)
2012
Intermediate in Fine Arts (Session: 2005-2007)
Government College University, Lahore.
Teaching Areas
Miniature Painting with Traditional & Sacred Uses of Gold and Silver. Traditional and Ancient South Asian Style Inspired Architectural Drawings based upon the Principles of Ottoman, Persian and Timurid Arts Derived Sacred Geometry. Watercolour (Transparent | Gouache) & Oil Painting. Graphite and Dry/Soft Pastels. Contemporary & Architectural Photography. Digital Media & Printmaking. Illustrative Manuscripts. History of Arts and Architecture. Figure Drawing & Portraiture. Traditional & Organic Pigment Making. Traditional Paper & Canvas-making.
Experience
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Designation |
Firm/Institution |
| Jul 2025 |
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Deputy Director |
Directorate Of Student Affairs, Government College University Lahore. |
| Feb 2025 |
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Advisor |
Visual Arts Society, Government College University, Lahore. |
| Aug 2021 |
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Controller Of Examination | BFA-Painting Program |
Department Of Fine Arts, Government College University Lahore. |
| Feb 2020 |
Apr 2022 |
Advisor |
Film Study Circle, Government College University, Lahore. |
| Feb 2015 |
Mar 2019 |
Co-Advisor |
Fine Arts Society, Government College University, Lahore. |
| Jan 2015 |
Feb 2019 |
Controller Of Examination |
Department Of Fine Arts, Government College University Lahore. |
| Nov 2014 |
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Lecturer | Regular/Permanent Faculty |
Department Of Fine Arts, Government College University, Lahore. |
| Nov 2013 |
Nov 2014 |
Visiting Faculty |
Department Of Fine Arts, Government College University, Lahore. |
| Mar 2012 |
Jul 2013 |
Miniature Painting Instructor | Visiting Faculty |
Hast O Neest, Institute Of Traditional Arts |
Awards/Achievements
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Governor of Punjab Award
(2021),
Governor House Punjab, Pakistan..
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Haji Sharif Prize In Miniature Painting.
(2016),
National College of Arts, Lahore..
