Pakistan Print edition: 2026-02-12

Nav Haq appointed as curator for LB04

Published February 12, 2026 Updated February 12, 2026 06:06am

LAHORE: The Lahore Biennale Foundation (LBF) has announced the appointment of Nav Haq as Curator for the fourth edition of the Lahore Biennale (LB04), scheduled to open in Lahore in Spring 2027.

The announcement was made at a ceremony held in Lahore, attended by leading figures from the cultural, academic, and public sectors. The event was graced by Zafar Masud, President & CEO of the Bank of Punjab, who attended as Chief Guest, reflecting the Bank of Punjab’s continued support for arts, culture, and public cultural institutions.

Nav Haq is a curator and writer based in Antwerp, Belgium. He currently serves as Associate Director at M HKA – Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp, where he leads the artistic programme, and is an editor at Afterall journal. He has previously held curatorial positions at Arnolfini, Bristol, and Gasworks, London, and has organised numerous major exhibitions internationally. Most recently, he was part of the curatorial team for the Kyiv Biennial 2025, presented at the Museum of Modern Art Warsaw and M HKA.

Speaking on the occasion, Zafar Masud, President & CEO of the Bank of Punjab, said: “The Lahore Biennale has consistently demonstrated how culture, public engagement, and institutional collaboration can come together to create lasting impact. The Bank of Punjab is proud to support the Lahore Biennale Foundation, whose work aligns closely with our focus on sustainability, climate awareness, and civic engagement. We welcome Nav Haq as Curator for LB04 and look forward to another meaningful edition of the Biennale.”

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