Art Schools: From Lahore to Dhaka and Beyond

Artists, curators and researchers discuss shared concerns and ideas, drawing upon the experience of art schools in Pakistan and Bangladesh, and make links with teaching in art schools in the UK. In what way do these histories overlap? How does ‘place’ affect art teaching and making art? What challenges does a globalised art world present for an art school? In the light of recent debates, this timely event expands the discussion on the future of art schools considering multiple geographies and contexts.

Led by Shreela Ghosh, Director Arts South Asia, British Council, speakers include Sumbul Khan, Director Arts,Pakistan, British Council, artist, educator and curator Naazish Ataulla, Shahidul Alam, Principal of Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, Dhaka, Susan Collins, artist and Director of the Slade School of Fine Art, artists Naiza Khan, Tayeba Lipi, and curator in residence at New art Gallery Walsall, Aziz Sohail.

Supported by the British Council, Connections through Culture Programme.