An intimate conversation with the artist behind the exhibition

Join us for a special conversation with artist Rafique Shah, whose exhibition

Paiband explores memory, repair, belonging, and the traces we carry through life.

Born in the village of Satwas in Madhya Pradesh and raised within a family of Sufi faqirs, Rafique's artistic journey has been shaped by inherited traditions, personal experiences, and a deep attentiveness to the world around him. His paintings move between the memories of childhood and the realities of urban life, bringing together colour, geometry, silence, and lived experience in ways that feel both intimate and universal.

This session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the artist.

How did a childhood memory become the foundation of an exhibition? How do memory, prayer, music, and place find their way onto the canvas? What does it mean to build a painting through layers, much like a patch is built through stitching?

Through stories and conversation, Rafique will share insights into his life, creative process, influences and the experiences that continue to shape his practice today.

Most importantly, this is your chance to ask questions.

Whether you are curious about his artistic journey, his inspirations, his techniques, or simply want to know more about the person behind the paintings, we invite you to join the conversation.

What to Expect

• A conversation with artist Rafique Shah

• Insights into the making of Paiband

• Stories from his life and artistic journey

• Reflections on memory, belonging, and Sufi inheritance

• Discussion on abstraction, colour, and geometry in his practice

• Live audience Q&A

Come with your curiosity. Leave with a deeper understanding of the artist, his practice, and the worlds that shape his work.

Session Details

Dates to be announced

Virtual: Google Meet

Whether you are an artist, student, curator or viewer encountering Rafique's work for the first time, this session offers a rare chance to connect with the voice behind the art.