Ali Kazim is a Lahore-based artist and an assistant professor who earned his BFA from the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, and his MFA from the Slade School of Fine Art, London. Known for his figurative paintings of South Asian subjects, the artist draws inspiration from Indian miniature painting and Pakistan’s ancient landscapes. A common theme across Kazim’s portraits is his exploration of spirituality, identity and narratives of the past. In his popular ‘Ruin series’, he drew inspiration from Harappan terracotta figurines to depict people suspended in a timeless space. All that remains of their existence are their scattered pottery ruins. Highly acclaimed, Kazim’s works have been exhibited in both...