Mughees Riaz is a nationally recognised Pakistani painter, educator and contemporary visual artist based in Lahore, Pakistan. Belonging to the third generation of artists in his family, Riaz grew up in an environment deeply connected with creativity and visual culture. His maternal grandfather, Muhammad Azad was recognised as one of the pioneering poster painters of Pakistani cinema, while his father was a graphic designer trained at the Mayo School of Arts. With several family members, including his brothers and wife, engaged in artistic practices, art became an essential part of his personal and professional identity. In 1992, Riaz joined the Department of Fine Arts, University of the Punjab, Lahore, where he...