Before his rise in the contemporary fine art world, Adeel uz Zafar played a vital role in shaping the visual language of Pakistani education through his extensive illustration work.
In 2026, Zafar partnered with Karachi-based streetwear brand Movement to bring his gallery-style drawings into the streets, making his work accessible to a wider public.
Adeel uz Zafar’s signature “bandage-wrapped” aesthetic found a new home on the global stage when it was incorporated into the 18AW collection by renowned Korean designer Juun.J.
From illustrating children’s storybooks to creating monumental engraved vinyl works, a look back at the trajectory of Adeel uz Zafar’s unique visual language.
