From The Mountains To The Sea

VM Art Gallery is proud to present ‘From the Mountains to the Sea’, a much-anticipated solo exhibition by Niamat Nigaar. The exhibition opens on Saturday, November 5th,2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will continue till Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, with gallery timings from 11 am to 7 pm Monday to Saturday.

Niamat’s work delves into the intimate relationship between materials, narratives, and the communities he engages with. In this exhibition, his exploration becomes deeply personal. As the artist himself describes it:

"From the Mountains to the Sea traces memory, labour, and breath. Through drawings, patchwork, film, and photographs, I follow not only my path but the pulse of communities who lived, worked, and dreamed beside me. Every drift of paint, patch, stitch, and excavating layers holds their presence, a slight echo of mountains meeting the shore of the Arabian Sea."

For this exhibition journey alongside the artist, reflecting on the intertwined histories of place, people, and the passage of time.

Niamat Nigaar (b. 1998, Loralai, Balochistan) is a visual artist rooted in the landscapes of his hometown and the dynamic art scene of Lahore, Pakistan. A graduate of the National College of Arts, Lahore, with distinction in 2021, Niamat's work reflects a deep connection to materials, narratives, and the communities he engages with.

In 2023, he was selected for the prestigious Vasl Taza Tareen Artist Residency and the renowned Gasworks Artist Residency in London. This pivotal experience allowed him to expand his practice, exploring museum collections and experimenting with materials that enriched his visual language.

In 2024, Niamat contributed to Lahore Biennale 03: Of Mountains and Seas, where he ventured into new media, including film and photography, pushing the boundaries of his artistic expression. Beyond exhibitions and residencies, he remains deeply committed to his roots, conducting workshops and community-based projects in Loralai, fostering creative dialogue and empowerment through art.