Babar Moghal
Visual Artist | Karachi, Pakistan

Babar Moghal is a Karachi-based visual artist who graduated from the Karachi School of Arts in 1993. His early career was rooted in graphic design, where he worked during the day and painted by night. This dual engagement with design and fine art laid a foundation for his versatile creative practice.

Professional Journey
After several years of working in the design industry, Moghal took a bold step by establishing his own design and fine arts studio. For nearly three decades, he has been active as a visual artist, dedicating his life to creating compelling, intuitive works of art that reflect both technical mastery and emotional depth.

Artistic Practice
Moghal’s artistic approach is deeply intuitive and process-driven. He begins with a central figure in a building, vehicle, or human form, often developed through a simple thumbnail sketch. From this nucleus, he constructs an entire visual world directly onto the canvas. Eschewing detailed planning, he embraces the unpredictability of the process, likening it to an emotionally charged performance.

He acknowledges the risks of his method where a day's work can be lost in moments but sees in it a vital sense of freedom. For Moghal, art is a space to transcend fear and anxiety, offering both a sanctuary and an escape.

Artistic Philosophy
Moghal believes that visual art, much like music, should communicate on its own terms. He emphasizes that art does not always require a rigid conceptual framework to be meaningful. Instead, it should "indicate rather than state," allowing tangible, visual, or audible content to speak directly to the viewer.

Legacy and Impact
With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Babar Moghal remains a prominent figure in Pakistan’s visual art landscape. His work continues to evolve, driven by an enduring passion for expressive, unfiltered creativity and a belief in the power of art to move beyond words.