Afghan Artists...
Fine Art Masters of Afghanistan
Afghan artists are emerging on the international art scene. Through these pages, we want to introduce you to a couple of generations of master artists of Afghanistan. There are actually still a couple Afghan art masters still alive who were students of the founding "Ustads" of the modern Afghan fine art movement. As you meet these talented men and women expressing themselves through paint, collage, and sculpture, remember that because the majority of the artists produce art considered un-Islamic by the Taliban, they still fear for their lives if they are caught. Because Afghanistan's modern fine art is such a new movement in the art world (less than 100 years old!) we are collecting information on how particularly Afghanistan Fine Art is developing post-Taliban. I have interviewed many of these in-depth interviews of the masters, either in person or via e-mail. However, I have also found that in telling the story of art in Afghanistan, it is helpful to the preservation of Afghanistan's cultural heritage to write down the history presently contained in oral memory at the Afghanistan National Archives, Afghanistan National Gallery, and National Museum. It is my hope that this modest effort to collect this information will inspire scholars and art professionals to research and assist in these efforts to tell Afghanistan's art story.
Asef Alef We interviewed Mr. Alef in mid-August in his apartment in Kabul.
Azizullah Ahmadi's Bio Ahmadi is best known for his watercolors and blending of oils and turpentine to make watercolor-style paintings.
Read more about Fatana Baktash Arifi - She now lives in the United States. Fatana has embraced a unique technique called Handasism, which has been employed by Afghan artists since the early part of the 20th century.
Farouk Faryad's Bio Visit Faryad's hillside studio Mr. Farouk Faryad is a gracious veteran master artist, living in Kabul. Much of his time is given towards teaching the younger generation of artists at Kabul University in Karte Char.
Abdul Wasi Hamdard's Bio Hamdard prefers realism and impressionism, but is also moving into abstract. Learn more about the artist from his bio.
Hamid Kabuli's Bio Hamid Kabuli expresses the beauty he feels and sees all around him through his paintings. He sees Afghanistan through a unique prism.
Enyatullah Niazi''s Bio Enyatullah Niazi specializes in monochrome brush painting to produce stunning modern art paintings. Meet this quiet older man.
Gholam Rabani Rangin Mr. Rabani is one of the oldest master artists in Kabul. He studied under the "greats" meaning Mr. Breshna and Ghousuddin.
Abdul Shukoor Khesrawi's Bio and Interview Shukoor is most known for his impressionistic paintings, and his unique technique employing knife on oil paint. "Afghanistan Impressionistic Art" is becoming synonymous with Shukoor.
Asma Salehi A master artist who is a woman? Meet Asma Salehi, an Afghan woman with a vibrant art studio. She paints and write and illustrates children's books highlighting the positive aspects of Afghan culture.
Mohammad Sediq Zhakfar's Bio One of Afghanistan's premier illustrator of children's books is also an extremely unique artist. The Afghan pictures he renders demonstrate sophistication amidst the grime of Kabul.
Additional artists listed with the National Gallery of Afghanistan: Gholam Mohammad Maimanagi - Founder of the first School of Arts in c.1920 in Afghanistan Abdul Ghafoor Breshna Ghausoddin Hafizula Khan Wafa Khair Mohammad Yari Khair Mohammad Ataee Kareem Shah Khan Mohammad Yusuf Qurban Ali Azizi Sayed Moqadas Negah Abdul Wudood Mohammad Yusuf Aseffi
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