Bank Al Falah Nigaah Art Awards 2024: Honouring excellence in art and creativity

The Bank Al Falah Nigaah Art Awards 2024 celebrated a magnificent evening of artistic achievement, bringing together some of the most talented individuals in the art world.

Held in the vibrant heart of Karachi at Mohatta Palace, the event honored exceptional artists across various categories. The event partners were Gallery 21, Rotary Pakistan, Zulfiqar & Fatima Foundation, and Wealth Street. The winners of the Nigaah Art Awards 2024 are as follows: abstract art, Farrukh Shahab; printmaking, Laila Rehman; miniature, Nusra Latif Qureshi; still life, Irfan Cheema; 3D sculpture, Amin Guljee; landscape, Shahla Rafi; figurative, Ali Azmat; portraiture, Buland Iqbal; photography, Malika Abbas Nosherwani; drawing, Madiha Hyder; emerging artist, Shamir Iqtidar; curator, Noor Ahmed; art critic, Nusrat Khawaja; and calligraphy, Muzammil Ruheel.

Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Wahab Jaffar and Zohra Hussain. The event was a grand celebration of creativity, featuring mesmerizing performances, thought-provoking speeches, and a gathering of esteemed guests from the art and cultural communities. Each awardee’s work reflected innovation, dedication, and the profound impact of their art in shaping contemporary aesthetics and narratives.

The esteemed jury comprised RM Naeem, Dr Arjumand Faisel, Dr Rahat Naveed Masud, Amra Ali, Noorjehan Bilgrami, and Tauqeer Muhajir, who brought their expertise and discerning eye to selecting this year’s outstanding winners.

The evening featured mesmerizing fire dance and dhol performances, a captivating folk music recital, a reading of book excerpts, and an auction of paintings to support art student scholarships for the Tauqeer Muhajir scholarship program, adding to the event’s vibrant atmosphere.

The Nigaah Art Awards continue to serve as a platform to promote and honor artistic talent, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts in Pakistan and beyond. This year’s winners exemplify the incredible diversity and vitality of the art world, inspiring the next generation of artists to push boundaries and tell their unique stories through their craft.