Yaseen Khan is a Pakistani visual artist currently based in Lahore. Born with a deep-seated passion for art, Khan has been creatively inclined from an early age. His artistic journey formally began at the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with Distinction in 2019. His formative years were shaped by a diverse cultural upbringing, having lived in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and now Punjab experiences that profoundly influence his work.

Artistic Journey and Exhibitions
Khan's early promise was evident through his consistent participation in the Young Artist Exhibition, where he showcased his work in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. In 2016, he was also featured in a group exhibition at the Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery in Lahore. A major milestone in his career came in 2018 when he took part in Real and its Double, an exhibition held at the French Embassy in Islamabad. His work earned First Position, leading to a cultural opportunity to travel to Paris.
Over the years, Khan’s art has been exhibited at several prestigious venues including:

O Art Space, Lahore

Sanat Gallery, Karachi

Canvas Gallery, Karachi

Lahore Biennale in 2020

Selected works of his are part of the permanent collection of Ambiance Boutique Art Hotels, reflecting the lasting value and relevance of his practice. He has also participated in prominent art residencies such as Power of Art and Articulate Residencies, both in collaboration with the HQ Art Foundation, Lahore. In addition, Khan contributed to a major public art project initiated by the Lahore Biennale Foundation.

Artistic Practice and Philosophy
Yaseen Khan’s work is deeply personal, reflecting his life experiences, travels, and human connections. Drawing from his early work as a mechanic and truck decorator using Chamak Patti (a traditional reflective sticker art in Pakistan), he developed a unique aesthetic sensibility rooted in craft, regional styles, and manual labor.

Learning from master artisans (Ustads) during his youth, Khan later refined his skills under the guidance of prominent artists at NCA. His practice fuses traditional craftsmanship with contemporary expression, using abstract patterns, vivid lines, colors, and symbolic objects. This fusion is not only a tribute to manual labor but also a critical reflection on the cultural diversity of Pakistan and the often-overlooked art forms surrounding us.
Yaseen Khan is an artist whose work bridges craft and contemporary art, tradition and innovation. With a growing portfolio of exhibitions, awards, and public projects, he continues to contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s dynamic art landscape while maintaining a practice that is both accessible and culturally rich.