F. Zahra Hassan - Visual Artist

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F. Zahra Hassan - Visual Artist

My training is in the Visual Arts of Islam with a special emphasis on Art of Book. I am trained in t at The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in London.

"Beauty is an abstract reality that needs shape and form for its manifestation. The process of its’ intentional and purposeful manifestation through form, colour, pattern and shape is what I call Art". (Fatima Zahra Hassan)
Fatima Zahra Hassan is one of the early graduates of the innovative miniature painting program established at the National College of Art in Lahore. Having mastered the age-old

technique, Hassan set for herself the much more daunting task of infusing her work with the same perennial spirituality that emanates from the best of the Islamic miniature tradition. The artist explored the link between art and mysticism further while pursuing her Masters at the Royal College of Art and then Ph.D. Currently a professor of fine art in the United Arab Emirates, Hassan continues to paint and show her work in Europe and the Middle East.(Valerie Behiery, Islamic Art historian - Islamic Art Magazine).

14/06/2026

School of Miniature Painting wait for our new workshops on in from August onwards

13/06/2026

Support our humble effort School of Miniature Painting www.somp.org.uk

03/06/2026

with our library book Hamzanama

23/05/2026

Avicenna - Prince of Physicians” is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that explores the extraordinary life and achievements of the 10th-century polymath, Ibn Sina. Written by Reza Shah-Kazemi and with colour illustrations by Fatima Zahra Hassan, the book provides a compelling introduction to the “Prince of Physicians”. Book OverviewAuthors: Reza Shah-Kazemi (Author) and Fatima Zahra Hassan (Illustrator). Publisher: Hood Hood Books Ltd. Target Audience: Children and teenagers (Hood Hood Books ‘Heroes of the East’ series) Page Count: 24 pagesSummaryThe book follows the life of Avicenna from his early beginnings as a child prodigy born in Bukhara. It highlights his persistent quest for knowledge across a wide variety of disciplines—such as medicine, mathematics, and philosophy—and how he grew up to become a trusted advisor to royalty. Illustrations: Fatima Zahra Hassan’s vivid, colorful illustrations in the Indo-Persian miniature tradition provide a beautiful visual complement to the historical narrative. Where to Find It: Although published in 1997, copies and pre-owned editions can occasionally be found through online retailers:Browse options on AwesomeBooksCheck for availability on eBay UKTrack used copies on AbeBooks

21/05/2026

Back of a painting by

10/05/2026

Throw back photo with Professor emeritus Charles Melville at the book launch. 2013
Arts and the Crafts of the Islamic Lands by Thames and Hudson , UK.

03/05/2026

“Two crows 🐦‍⬛ in a conference”, Work in progress, a series of paintings of birds and animals inspired by the moral stories/fables from انوار سہیلی ، کلیلہ و دمنہ
Size: 30x50 cm on a Wasli Paper, Siyah Qalam, Soot and wall but ink with Zinc White.

29/04/2026

My memorable visit to open day in December 2025. I am thankful to the Mosque management team to give an opportunity to me to speak about the importance of Manuscript Illustration or miniature painting in Knowledge preservation and knowledge transfer in the Islamic Art. It was a wonderful experience.

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http://www.fzhatelier.art/

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