Sameera Raja Email & Phone Number

Sameera Raja graduated from the National College of Arts ,Lahore ( NCA ) in Architecture. After her initial years of architectural practice , Sameera turned toward promotion of art. In the past 2 decades plus , Sameera has acquired the leading position as the key gallerist of Pakistan. Founding Canvas Gallery, Karachi in 1999, she has changed the course of art awareness in the country by focusing on contemporary art and promoting Pakistani artists around the globe. With regular shows being held around the year, Sameera Raja has contributed in the world of art, through her choice of artists, publications, residency projects and participation in international art events. Sameera Raja presents Pakistani art in her talks delivered at various forums, art fairs and institutes in Pakistan and abroad. Sameera Raja is currently on the Board of Vasl Artists Association and a Member of Board of Studies of Beaconhouse National University ( BNU ), Visual Art Department . She initiated the advent of the Canvas Sculpture Residency Programmes in collaboration with key corporate partners; which aims to investigate art in public spaces, community and dialogical art. Sameera Raja has previously served as Chairperson of the Executive Committee on the Board of Governors of the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture ( IVSAA )

Listed skills include Contemporary Art, Galleries, Curating, Art, and 46 others.

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  National College Of Arts

  Architecture