R. M. Naeem is one of Pakistan’s leading contemporary painters and art educators. He graduated with distinction in Fine Arts from the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, in 1993 and joined the institution as a permanent faculty member the following year. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to both the college and the development of Pakistani art, NCA conferred upon him the honorary title of Associate of NCA in 2019. Over more than three decades, Naeem has established a distinctive figurative painting practice characterised by carefully structured compositions, restrained colour palettes and a refined sense of atmosphere. His paintings frequently examine themes of memory, identity and the psychological complexities...