Classical & Neo Indo-Persian Miniature Painting with Hoor Imad Sherpao

This 7-week course offers a rare glimpse into the world of courtly ateliers from the 15th century, while also reimagining the practice in a contemporary context. This is the first time a course like this is being taught outside of the few traditional institutions in South Asia that focus on classical training. Miniature painting is a meticulous art form that typically takes years to master. However, in this fast-paced, immersive course, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the lineage, language, symbolism and intricate techniques of Indo-Persian miniature painting, while also learning how to develop your own unique, contemporary voice within the medium.
This course is led by Hoor Imad Sherpao, an artist, researcher, and educator trained directly by a descendant of a Mughal courtly painter. One of the few female artists from her region to carry forward this practice, Hoor brings over 15 years of experience in art, research and storytelling to this course. Her work bridges the gap between ancient techniques and modern storytelling, guiding students to create work that is both rooted in tradition and boldly personal.