Hamra Abbas

Hamra Abbas is a Pakistani contemporary artist whose multidisciplinary practice encompasses sculpture, video, photography, and works on paper, often engaging with themes of religion, identity, and cultural translation. She is known for her nuanced explorations of Islamic visual traditions, recontextualizing sacred imagery and iconography to examine belief, devotion, and globalization. Abbas is considered one of the most significant voices in contemporary South Asian art, with her work exhibited internationally at major institutions and biennials.