Renowned Calligrapher Irfan Qureshi: The Top Calligrapher in Pakistan

Renowned Calligrapher Irfan Qureshi: The Top Calligrapher in Pakistan

Discover the unparalleled journey of Irfan Qureshi, the top calligrapher in Pakistan. Explore his mastery in Islamic calligraphy, his contributions to art, and his celebrated exhibitions worldwide.

Discover the unparalleled journey of renowned calligrapher Irfan Qureshi, the top calligrapher in Pakistan, whose artistic odyssey began in Sialkot in 1967 and traversed through the cultural corridors of Gujranwala before finding resonance in the vibrant art scene of Lahore. Graduating as a qualified Calligrapher in 1992, Qureshi’s mastery was further accentuated with certification in Seven Styles of Calligraphy by 1995. The pinnacle of his recognition arrived in 2007 when the esteemed National College of Art, Lahore, awarded him the prestigious NCA Diploma for his exemplary skill in calligraphy and illumination. Today, Qureshi’s indomitable presence reverberates across revered institutions such as the Ibn Muqla Centre for Art at Hast-o-Neest Institute and the Centre for Conservation & Restoration Studies of NCA, enriching the cultural tapestry of Lahore.

His scholarly contributions extend to prestigious conferences like the “International Conference on Islamic Art & Architecture” of NCA, Lahore-2008 and the “Sarir-e-Khama International Conference & Exhibition” of Punjab University-College of Art & Design-2012, where his papers on “Hamara Rasm-ul-Khat” and “Barr-e-Sagheer men Funn-e-Tazheeb ka Safar” respectively, captivated audiences. Revered for his diverse portfolio encompassing Quran Kareem, Hadith Sharif, Allama Iqbal’s poetry, and Architectural Calligraphy, Qureshi’s decades-long commitment to promoting Islamic Calligraphy and Illumination stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication.

Through active engagement with platforms like Aiwan-e-Ilm-o-Funn Pakistan and the Calligraphers Association of Pakistan, Qureshi has championed the cause of preserving cultural heritage. Notably, his efforts to develop the font of Lahori Nastaliq, paying homage to Khattat-e-Mashriq Abdul Majeed Parveen Raqm, underscore his visionary pursuits. With a profound reverence for the sanctity of Islamic calligraphy, Qureshi steadfastly upholds the fundamental principles of mathematical and geometrical ratios, crafting masterpieces that resonate with the divine essence of nature.

 

 

Prestigious Honors and Recognitions

 

• 2018:
  • Calligraphy Exhibition on the Name of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore
  • International Exhibition of Calligraphy at Kazan Kremlin, Russia
  • Mojza-e-FUNN National Exhibition of Calligraphy at Punjab Institute of Quran and Seerat Studies, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Alif Message of Peace Through Calligraphy at the United Nations Office, Geneva Switzerland
  • AL-Qalam International Calligraphy Exhibition at Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) Islamabad, Pakistan
• 2015:
  • Variations Along the Grid at Koel Art Gallery, Karachi
  • National Exhibition of Calligraphy at Officers Club, Gujranwala, Pakistan
• 2012:
  • Sarir-e-khama International Exhibition of Calligraphy at University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
• 2010:
  • Media and Calligraphy at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Adab and Khtati at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
  • NASTLIQ at Zahoor-ul-Ikhlaq Gallery, NCA, Lahore, Pakistan
  • IRCICA International Exhibition of Calligraphy at Convention Center, Islamabad
  • Media and Calligraphy at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
  • International Exhibition of Calligraphy at Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Exhibition: A Journey Through the Masterpieces of Islamic Art

• Patron Takleek, Fine Art Fraternity, University of Central Punjab
• Organize: Upcoming International Conference “Nastaliq Art and Technology by Takhleeq UCP”
• Founding member of AIWAN-E-ILM-O-FUNN (Est. since 1990)
• Rendered many services for the promotion of calligraphy and art under the Aiwan’s banner
• Activities included meetings, seminars, exhibitions, and publications
• Working as General Secretary of Calligraphers Association of Pakistan
• Member Management Committee Dabistan-e-Iqbal Lahore
• Founding member Hast-o-Neest Institute of Traditional Studies and Art

Featured Works and Publications:

• 2018:
  • Calligraphy Exhibition on the Name of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore
  • International Exhibition of Calligraphy, Kazan Kremlin, Russia
  • Mojza-e-FUNN National Exhibition of Calligraphy, Punjab Institute of Quran and Seerat Studies, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Alif Message of Peace Through Calligraphy, United Nations Office, Geneva, Switzerland
  • AL-Qalam International Calligraphy Exhibition, Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), Islamabad, Pakistan
• 2015:
  • Variations Along the Grid, Koel Art Gallery, Karachi
• 2012:
  • Sarir-e-Khama International Exhibition of Calligraphy, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
• 2010:
  • Media and Calligraphy, Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Adab and Khtati, Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
  • NASTLIQ, Zahoor-ul-Ikhlaq Gallery, NCA, Lahore, Pakistan
  • IRCICA International Exhibition of Calligraphy, Convention Center, Islamabad
• 2015:
  • National Exhibition of Calligraphy, Officers Club, Gujranwala, Pakistan
• 2010:
  • Media and Calligraphy, Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, Pakistan
  • International Exhibition of Calligraphy, Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

 

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Website: https://irfanqureshi.art/