2025
Layla.K Design Gallery
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
A recent international solo exhibition in Saudi Arabia.
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Exhibition Archive
A selected public record of Tusif Ahmad's solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, museum presentations, and cultural programmes.
2023
Pakistan National Council of Arts
Pakistan
Opened by Australian Ambassador Neil Hawkins and accompanied by a papercutting workshop.
2019
St John Anglican Church
Fremantle, Australia
A solidarity exhibition following the Christchurch mosque attack.
2018
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Perth, Australia
Presented at the University of Western Australia and opened by Stefano Carboni.
1987
First recorded solo exhibition at Rawalpindi Arts Council
15+
Solo exhibitions across Australia, Pakistan, the UAE, Cyprus, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia
1999+
Group exhibitions, awards exhibitions, and cultural presentations
2025
Recent exhibition at Layla.K Design Gallery in Jeddah
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Solo
Solo Exhibitions
2025
Layla.K Design Gallery
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2023
Pakistan National Council of Arts
Pakistan
Opened by Australian Ambassador Neil Hawkins; included a papercutting workshop.
2021
Muse Art Gallery
Lahore, Pakistan
Opened by Ayaz Sadiq and Murtaza Jafri.
2019
St John Anglican Church
Fremantle, Australia
Solidarity exhibition following the Christchurch mosque attack.
2018
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Perth, Australia
Opened by Stefano Carboni; represented by Professor Sameena Yasmin from the University of Western Australia.
2018
Islamic Museum of Australia
Melbourne, Australia
2018
Labyrinth Path Art Gallery
Medina, Australia
2017
COMSATS Art Gallery
Islamabad, Pakistan
Opened by Australian Ambassador Margret Adamson.
2017
Kwinana Library
Kwinana, Australia
2015
Rosewood Hotel
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opened by the Australian Ambassador to the UAE.
2013
Nomad Gallery
Islamabad, Pakistan
Opened by Peter Heyward, High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan.
2013
Mountford Gallery
Pemberton, Australia
2012
Kulcha Art Gallery
Fremantle, Australia
2002
Omikron Gallery
Larnaca, Cyprus
2002
Sultan Art Gallery
Kuwait City, Kuwait
1987
Rawalpindi Arts Council
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Group
Group Exhibitions
2019
The Concordia Forum
Blue Mountain, Toronto, Canada
2017
Rockingham Arts Council
Rockingham, Australia
2016
Muslim Life Style Show
London, United Kingdom
2014
Mandurah Art Awards
Mandurah, Australia
2014
Cossack Art Award
City of Karratha, Australia
2013
Mandurah Art Awards
Mandurah, Australia
2012
Mandurah Art Awards
Mandurah, Australia
2012
Gadfly Gallery
Perth, Australia
2006
Artisans Margaret River
Margaret River, Australia
2005
Hunderkada Art Council
Islamabad, Pakistan
2003
Omikron Gallery
Larnaca, Cyprus
2002
Lazurde Gold Jewelry Company
Saudi Arabia
2000
Islamabad Arts Council
Islamabad, Pakistan
1999
Sultan Gallery
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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A curated experience beyond the exhibition
Every exhibition is designed as an immersive cultural experience that brings together Islamic art, storytelling, education, and meaningful dialogue. Rather than simply displaying artworks on the walls, the exhibition invites visitors to discover the stories, symbolism, and spiritual messages behind each piece.
The exhibition can include an Artist Talk, where the creative journey behind the artworks is shared and audiences are guided through the process of transforming Qur'anic verses and Islamic history into intricate hand-cut paper artworks. High-resolution projections allow visitors to appreciate details that are often impossible to see with the naked eye while exploring the inspiration behind each composition.
Where appropriate, the program may also include the participation of a respected Islamic scholar to recite the relevant Qur'anic verses and provide brief reflections on their meanings. Combining visual art with Qur'anic recitation offers visitors a deeper understanding of the message and context behind the artworks.
To further engage the community, the exhibition can be complemented by Islamic paper-cutting workshops for both adults and children, providing participants with the opportunity to experience this unique artistic tradition firsthand.
Exhibition
Museum-quality display of original artworks.
Artist Talk
Stories behind each artwork and the creative journey.
Qur'anic Reflection
Optional recitation and explanation by an invited scholar.
Hands-on Workshops
Practical paper-cutting sessions for children and adults.
Each exhibition is thoughtfully tailored to suit the host venue, museum, gallery, university, cultural institution, or community organisation. Whether presented as a solo exhibition, artist talk, educational program, or multi-day cultural event, the aim is always the same: to create meaningful experiences that inspire reflection, encourage dialogue, and celebrate the beauty and richness of Islamic art and civilisation.
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Watch selected exhibition moments, gallery visits, artist talks, and cultural programmes connected to Tusif Ahmad's Islamic paper-cutting artworks.
Inside the Exhibition
A gallery moment from one of Tusif Ahmad's exhibitions, showing visitors and artworks in the exhibition setting.