early life and career
zarina hashmi, an indian american artist and printmaker, was born on july 16, 1937. her life's work would be marked by themes of home, displacement, borders, journey, and memory, reflecting her own experiences as a displaced person.artistic style and themes
associated with the minimalist movement, zarina hashmi's work utilized abstract and geometric forms to evoke a spiritual reaction from the viewer. her art poignantly chronicles her life, featuring recurring themes of home, place, borders, and memory.- minimalism: zarina's work tends towards minimalism, tempered by its texture and materiality.
- displacement and memory: her art reflects her own experiences as a displaced person, exploring ideas of home, place, borders, and memory.
- urdu inscriptions: zarina's use of urdu inscriptions in her work invokes her mother tongue, denoting a lifelong 'translation' of artistic and linguistic expression.
notable works and exhibitions
home is a foreign place, 1999 (portfolio of 36 woodcut chine collé with urdu text printed on paper and mounted on paper, the metropolitan museum of art, purchase, the george economou collection gift), is a notable example of zarina's work. this piece, along with others, can be found in the zarina hashmi's artworks section on ArtsDot.com.legacy and remembrance
zarina hashmi's passing on april 25, 2020, marked the loss of a significant cultural figure. her life story, as reflected in her art, continues to evoke a spiritual reaction from viewers, ensuring her legacy endures. view zarina hashmi's artworks on ArtsDot.com read more about zarina hashmi on wikipediaQuestions & Answers
What are the birth city and country of Zarina Hashmi?
Zarina Hashmi was born in Aligarh, in India.
How did Zarina Hashmi's art evolve over time?
The Chronicle of Zarina Hashmi is a scroll-driven timeline that presents the artist's works in chronological order, grouped into career-period chapters.
Where is Zarina Hashmi from?
Zarina Hashmi was born in India.
How many artworks by Zarina Hashmi are available to browse?
You can browse 23 artworks by Zarina Hashmi on the All Artworks page.
How can I see every artwork made by Zarina Hashmi?
Every work by Zarina Hashmi on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
In which historical period did Zarina Hashmi work?
Zarina Hashmi worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Zarina Hashmi?
Zarina Hashmi was born in Aligarh in 1937.
