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Rida Zanib

@ridazanib

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Visual artist and lecturer blending photography, architecture, research, and curatorial practice.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles that combine teaching, curatorial projects, and research-driven artistic practice within collaborative, institutionally engaged environments.

I am a visual artist and academic with an MA (Hons) in Visual Arts and a background in communication design. My practice moves between photography and architecture, intertwining domestic and cultural narratives; I have exhibited at major venues including the Lahore Biennale, VM Art Gallery, and COMO Museum.

I have teaching and visiting lecturer experience at Punjab University, Lahore College, and National College, and have held residencies and projects with organisations such as the Swiss Embassy and VASL. I also bring skills in artistic research, curation, publication translation and exhibition design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Visiting Lecturer

Punjab University

Delivered lectures and teaching sessions in visual arts and communication design as a visiting lecturer across multiple colleges, contributing to curriculum and student critique.

Teaching Curriculum Development Visual Arts visual communication Presentation

Visual Artist

Independent / Freelance

Practices visual art exploring photography and architecture within domestic and cultural contexts, with works exhibited in national and international biennales and museum shows.

Visual Arts Photography Installation Exhibition Design Residency Practice

Assistant Curator

Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery

Assisted curatorial activities including content preparation, proofreading, and exhibition support for visual arts programming.

Proofreading Exhibition Support

Artist-in-Residence

Swiss Embassy Residency

Participated in a residency program supported by the Swiss Embassy, developing new work and participating in exhibitions and public programs.

Residency Practice Project Development Public Programs Exhibitions

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National College of Arts

Master of Arts (Hons), Visual Arts / Communication Design

Activities and societies: Teaching & academic experience; visiting lecturer at multiple Lahore institutions; exhibitions at Lahore Biennale and various galleries; artist residencies and publications.

Completed MA (Hons) in Visual Arts and studied Visual/Communication Design with accompanying teaching and visiting lecturer roles and exhibition practice.