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CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS OF KASHMIR SINCE 1960 Kashmir is deep rooted in the socio-cultural front, Since ages Artists have contributed greatly on this front, and contemporary trends in the art through out the world has found its place in an Artist of Kashmir who constantly strives for fulfillment of his desire for cultural fermentation and is keen to create a social balance and a place for himself in the art fraternity of the world, he has greatly succeeded in his cause,and has produced remarkable art pieces so far, here is a brief description of few of them  Aftab Ahmad: One of the pioneer's of the contemporary art trend.Lives in Fateh Kadal area of Srinagar city,a professional artist who has a diploma in painting from Institute of Music and Fine Arts Srinagar, was a lecturer at then Institute of Music and Fine Arts now Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, University of Kashmir, reached to his super-annunciation after serving there for a long period of time in Painting Section.He is known particularly for his graphics, woodcut prints, calligraphic art and paintings.His color scheme is Contemporary in nature and selects his themes brilliantly with Kashmiri motifs, he is recipient of many State Awards and is a talented contemporary artists. Arshad Sauleh: one of the young talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir,a bachelors degree holder in fine arts with a specialization in painting, he is recipient of many awards, lives in Alamgari Bazar of Srinagar city. Known for his incorporating landscape with calligraphy and Abstract Painting,He entered into art scene in mid 90's and is presently working as a lecturer in college of education, Srinagar.[1] ''' A. R. John:''' A veteran Artist with a Bachelors Degree in fine arts hails from Srinagar, he is one of the remarkable talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, as a pioneer artist his zest and zeal is to promote art of Kashmir, he worked as a Principal of the prestigious Institute of Music and Fine Arts. Recipient of many awards, his paintings are one of its class having a tantra touch.His color Scheme is very Rich filled with Subdued and sober colors.  Aslam Naqshbandi: one of the self trained talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir,basically an engineer by profession, he is recipient of many awards, lives in LAL BAZAR locality of down town of Srinagar city.He is known for his application of vivid colors and Calligraphy,he incorporates rich colors and fine native motifs in his paintings.  Basharat Hussain: one of the young talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir,a professional degree holder in fine arts with the specialization in Applied Arts,has proven himself as a painter, he is recipient of many awards, lives in Alamgari Bazar locality of down town of Srinagar city. Known for Tantra compositions, uses oils and acrylics in the most befitting manner, he is a fine designer and a dramatist.  Bhushen Koul: one of the pioneers of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, who served and is serving for the cause, he is recipient of many awards from Srinagar now residing possibly at jammu has been an inspiration to many talented contemporary artists, a teacher in real sense.  Gayoor Hassan: A veteran fine Artist who was one of the pioneer's of the contemporary art trend in Kashmir.He was a bachelors degree holder in sculpture from M.S. University Barooda .He has been a founding father of promoting visual arts in Kashmir when he and his friends were able to Establish an art institution in Srinagar which eventually resulted into prestigious Institute of Music and Fine Arts where he eventually became Principal and paved way for the promotion of visual arts in Kashmir. Lives in Pandrethan area of Srinagar city actually migrated to this place from Dalgate Srinagar. Known particularly for his Sculptures and paintings. Recipient of several awards and is an inspiration to many talented contemporary artists, He breathed his last on November 16, 2013  Gokul Dembi: A master painter from Rainawari (Srinagar) has rendered yeomen service to Kashmir's culture by painting Siva Sutras and Vakhs of Lal Ded. Gokal Dembi conceived a project 'Rishi Tradition of Kashmir' in early 2005.He has a Diploma in painting who also took a refreshed study of the poetry of Lal Ded and Nund Rishi ( a saintly poet of Kashmir) in general and the aspects of visual imagery in Kashmiri mysticism in particular. Gokal Dembi in his project "painting of Rishi Tradition" started with visual representation of Siva Sutras and Vakhs of Lal Ded ( Couplets of a mystical poetess of Medieval Kashmir) as these happen to be one of the basic texts of Kashmiri Rishi Tradition. Govt. of India awarded him a Senior Fellowship to facilitate his work in this direction.Lives and works in Jammu[5]  Iftikhar Jaffar: one of the pioneers of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, who has a Bachelors Degree in fine arts in Applied Arts who is not only good in painting but is a versatile designer, recipient of many awards, lives in Alam Gari Bazar of Srinagar city, has been an inspiration to many talented contemporary artists, He uses calligraphy amicably in his fascinating compositions which have a decent look. He incorporates embossing techniques in his compositions with rich and vivid color compositions.He uses acrylics, oils, inks and many other medias to create his works.

Iftikhar Hussain: Born in Shaheed Gunj area of Srinagar city and now residing in Rawalpora area is a fine painter who has a Bachelors Degree in fine Arts in Applied Art who was inclined towards painting since his studentship, working as an art teacher at Army Public school Srinagar has created the finest pieces of art in oils, as a designer his compositions are remarkable with a balance in all the basic ingredients of composition, apply's vivid colors in his painting and his color scheme is quite remarkable  K. Khosa: Born 1940 has been working as a professional painter since 1962. Held ten solo shows in Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta. Having used ink, pencil and oil, he has participated in the major national and international exhibitions, as an artist his zest and zeal is to promote art, a painter so much woven with heritage of Kashmir.  Maharaj Bhat: Hailing from Kashmir he is one of the finest talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, now he resides in New Delhi, Born on March 10, 1944, a degree holder in painting, his mastery is in painting, graphic designing, and photography is remarkable, as an artist his zest and zeal is to promote art, a painter so much woven with heritage of Kashmir that he always paints Kashmir through his imagination, creates his paintings through the layer process technique and is versatile in using different Medias, from acrylic to oil,water color to graphic prints, he has been instrumental for uplifting art at Lalit Kala New Delhi.He currently resides in New Delhi. ''' M. A. Mehboob:''' one of the pioneers of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, a diploma holder in painting, he is recipient of many awards, lives in Rajouri Kadal area of Srinagar city, he has been instrumental in upliftment of modern art trend in Kashmir Valley, and is one of the founding fathers of Institute of Music and fine arts, His style of painting resembles with that of M. F. Hussain with Kashmiri touch and motifs, Bull, Horse, Moon, Women and Birds are some of the elements which he incorporates in his paintings, his use of reds, ocher, blues, black and browns becomes fascinating with broad brush strokes and flat color patterns.  Masood Hussain: A stalwart in modern art trend in Kashmir, he is recipient of many awards, lives in Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar city,a diploma holder in applied arts from J. J. School of Arts Bombay, his realistic approach to the painting and sculpting with innovations in assembling wood lattice work and human motifs is a treat to watch especially in his sculptures ,a well known artist among natives his water colors are exceptional and truly depict Kashmiri social life. He use of all medias is a treat to watch.His projects on sculptural fountains are seen in every nook and corner of the valley of Kashmir.  Masood Tabish Naqshbandi: Born in 1963 and one of the young talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, is a Bachelors Degree holder in Fine Arts in Painting who is recipient of many awards,lives in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar city. known for his best usage of space division and use of motifs, a modernist in approach and style has full knowledge of color chemistry.His compositions in both acrylic and oil are the finest works of art.He is presently working in SKUAST, Srinagar as a designer.  Mir Imtiyaz: Hailing from Srinagar now residing and working in jamia millia Islamia New Delhi, he is one of the remarkable talents of contemporary Art trend in Kashmir who has a Masters Degree in Sculpture from the institution where he works as a sculptor, he is promoting art as an associate professor at Jammia Millia University, His Knowledge of material is what makes him different from his contemporaries, his casting techniques are remarkable, He incorporates Kashmiri motifs amicably in his sculptures with a philosophical touch.[3]  Mohammad Iqbal: Hailing from Alamgari Bazar of Srinagar city, he is one of the good talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, a degree holder in sculpture is working in Delhi Public School Srinagar. As an artist his zest and zeal is to promote art in Kashmir,a sculptor who has imbibed Kashmiri traditional Motifs in sculpture, recipient of many awards he uses both stone and metal for his creations.  Munshi Mohammad Ashraf: Born in Raina Wari area of Srinagar city, he is one of the beautiful talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, a degree holder in painting works as a teacher in Burn Hall Public School Srinagar his paintings are modernistic and his colour scheme varies from reds to yellows, from blues to ocher and brown, distinctive in his own style he uses color variations and space division very well. he is the recipient of many awards including State Academy award and has attended many artist camps in India.  Neeraj Bakshi: born in 1970 at Islam Abad Anant Nag. He studied B.F.A. from Kashmir University (1992). He has traveled extensively to East Africa and has studied African Art, held his first solo show in New Delhi, followed by a solo show in Nairobi, Kenya in 1998. He is the recipient of INLAKS grant, London and the Creative Fund Grant, Luxemburg. He Settled in Delhi and contributing to the world of Serious-Art  Naushad H Gayoor: Hailing Pandrethan area of Srinagar city, he is one of the remarkable talents of contemporary art of Kashmir who is a Masters degree holder in fine Arts in Applied Arts, works as a lecturer at faculty of Music And Fine Arts University Of Kashmir, following foot steps of his father late Gayoor Hassan, he also uses different medias which include acrylic,oil, stone, ink etc. in his works, he is also a finest photographer and a Dramatist. he is recipient of many awards including State Award.  Rajender Tiku: Born in 1953 in Kashmir, Rajender Tiku has a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Law from the Kashmir University followed by a five-year training in Sculpture from the Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Srinagar. Widely acknowledged, Rajendra has received many awards and honors such as the national Award for sculpture, 8th triennial-India (International) award for sculpture, senior fellowship of the Department Of Culture, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. Of India, Pollack Krasner foundation grant, among others. Selected exhibitions: J & K state art exhibition, (since 1947); and many more accolades, as an artist his zest and zeal is to promote art, lives and works in Jammu, he has been recently been Awarded Padam Shiri Award.He uses metal, stone, wood and other simplest materials in creating his works, Kashmiri motifs are main features in his sculptures.[4]  Shabir Mirza: one of the pioneers of contemporary art trend in Kashmir who after receiving academic training in Fine Arts in sculpture. After completing his diploma he joined Institute of Music and Fine arts Srinagar where he reached to the post of Principal and retired as such, he is recipient of many awards, lives in Qamar Wari area of Srinagar city, has been an inspiration to many talented contemporary artists, a teacher in real sense, he is best known for his sculptures with a forceful line and loves to create his works in Deveri Stone ( Kashmir Sand Stone), his Marble sculptures are a treat to watch.Apart from his stone sculptures he is finest artist in clay modelling and amicably has produced beautiful casts in cement, plaster and metal.  Sajad Hamdani: one of the pioneers of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, who completed his Masters Degree in fine arts in sculpture from Shanti Niketan Calcutta, he is recipient of many awards, lives in Shantiniketan actually hails from Sonwar area of Srinagar city, has been an inspiration to many talented contemporary artists, started art movement among youngesters and worked as a Chairman of Contemporary Art Foundation (CAF) even when he was himself a student at IMFA, Known for his installations, paintings, sculptures he is currently serving in Shanti Niketan Calcutta as an associate professor  Shabir Santosh: Hailing from Kashmir he is one of the finest talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, as an artist his zest and zeal is to promote art, a painter so much woven with heritage of Kashmir now lives in New Delhi is son of famous Kashmiri painter G. R. Santosh. he is recipient of many awards, completed his art education from Art college New Delhi.His paintings are modernistic in nature and his color palette is always rich with blues and greens which gives his creations a real Kashmiri touch.  Shuja Sultan: One of the pioneer's of the contemporary art trend.He was a diploma holder in painting after completing his masters degree in law from Kashmir University who has served as a Lecturer at Institute Of Music and Fine arts. He was a Painter, Broadcaster, Poet Particularly known among his students and friends for his mastery in using space division.One of the finest landscape painters of Northern India lived in Baghi Mehtaab area of Srinagar city actually migrated to this place from Batmaloo, renowned for his water colors and oil paintings. Recipient of several awards and Was an inspiration to many talented contemporary artists, unfortunately died in 2010 A.D. and has transferred his legacy to his Pupil and son Nabeel sultan.  Shafi Chaman: Hailing from Anant Nag also called Islam Abad he is one of the exceptional talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, A bachelors Degree holder in Fine Arts in painting is recipient of many awards.Known for his philosophical triangular compositions.His works in oil and acrylic are philosophical in nature where one explores multi-faceted talents of his creations, currently he is situated at Sir J. J. school of arts Mumbai, where he has incorporated new motifs to his paintings.His color palette is filled with vivid and exotic colors, Browns, Black, and reds are essentials of his color scheme and he occasionally uses blues, greens and yellows depending about his abstract compositions.  Tanveer Ajsi: Hailing from Kashmir he is one of the good talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, as an artist his zest and zeal is to promote art in Kashmir, a painter turned art historian nowadays is professor at Jammia Millia Islamia New Delhi. he is recipient of many awards.  Veer Munshi: Hailing from Kashmir he is one of the finest talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, as an artist his zest and zeal is to promote art, a painter so much woven with heritage of Kashmir now lives perhaps in New Delhi. he is recipient of many awards, did his M.F.A. from M.S. university Baroda in 1981  Yousuf Naqshbandi: one of the young talents of contemporary art trend in Kashmir,has a Bachelors Degree in fine arts in Applied art, he is currently working as an art instructor and coach at Tyndale Biscoe School srinagar, migrated from down town of Srinagar city now lives in Pampore. Known for his water colors and cubic compositions in acrylic and Oils. His versatility lies in usage of acrylic,oil, water colours, filming, photography, poetry, stage plays,Dramas,Graphic designs.He uses vivid colors in his paintings that depict Kashmiri motifs during present conflict era.An artist of conflict zone who is deep rooted in his mode of painting technique where he incorporates impressionistic methodology with an amalgam of realism,his works are a treat to watch.[2]  Zahoor zargar: one of the pioneers of contemporary art trend in Kashmir, who is a Masters Degree holder in Applied arts. He is recipient of many awards, hailing from Khawaja Bazar area of Srinagar city, has been an inspiration to many talented contemporary artists, a teacher in real sense, Has served as Dean faculty of fine Arts Jammia Millia Islamia New Delhi. His paintings in acrylic, oil, water colors and pastels are impressionistic in nature where the motifs he uses are very near to Kashmir.