BIO

Adnan Razvi (b. 1987, Chicago) is a Ugandan Pakistani American, Texas-based multidisciplinary artist exploring themes related to memory, history, ecology & water, migration, societal connection, identity, and joy.

Over the past decade Adnan co-founded a working artist collective called “SOLVENT”. Working collaboratively with other artists of different mediums the group exhibited at various spaces throughout the Dallas area including “Collective Bargaining” an exhibition which explored the myriad manifestations of collective behavior at the University of Texas at Dallas. SOLVENT also exhibited “Working Title”, an interactive art exhibit which addressed community involvement, at Ro2 Art Downtown. Post collective, Adnan began to focus on his solo development as an artist. He exhibited at “MOCAfest”, organized by the WIEF foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Adnan was a highlighted artist in a group exhibition titled “American Painting Now”. Adnan was a featured artist in a group exhibition titled “ZARAFA UNFOLDING”. In 2022, Adnan had his first solo exhibition, FLORAL FUTURISM, at CAED Galleries in Dallas, TX. In 2022, he invited to exhibit at ART214, at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas, TX. Adnan was then a part of a group exhibition ‘Looking at Us: Examining Institutional Critique’ in Idyllwild, California. Adnan was nominated by Daisha Board Gallery to exhibit at the “Rising Star Exhibition and Fundraiser Reception”. In 2023, Adnan opened his solo exhibition, “MAWIMBI” at Charles Adams Gallery in Lubbock Texas, receiving a ‘Top 5 exhibitions in Texas’ rating for the month of July, 2023. Adnan graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a focus on Historical Studies and Studio Art/Painting. He currently resides and has a private studio in Dallas, TX