Dr. Wardah Naeem Bukhari (b. 1988, Pakistan) (she/her) is a critically acclaimed visual artist, art
educator, and independent curator with expertise in South Asian textiles. Her work explores the history,
aesthetics, and evolution of traditional art practices in reference to today’s visual culture. Bukhari
completed her Doctorate in Art & Design in 2021 from PUCAD, Lahore.. Idara Farogh-e Taleem was bestowed
upon her the Gold Medal Award at the Governor's House in Lahore, making her the youngest Ph.D. recipient
in Pakistan in the field of Fine Art. She has travelled extensively and was invited for an artist talk at South Asian
Women Collective, New York in 2016 and selected in the International-Artist-In-Residence program in Arthub.
Arizona in the following year. She was invited to international conferences in Pendik, Istanbul, in 2015.
Bukhari has done 4 solo shows in Lahore and participated in 13 International shows and 35 National
shows, including Material Thinking & International Fiber Art Biennale in Beijing, AsiaEurope Mediations
Biennial in Turkey. She was invited for an artist talk at South Asian Women Collective, New York, in 2016.
Her work is part of the permanent collection at Ambiance Art Hotels, Pakistan. Bukhari is an Assistant
Professor in the Design Department, IDVA, LCWU.