Lahore, Pakistan — 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.
LB04 will present newly commissioned artworks, large-scale installations, and public programmes across a range of historical, civic, and public spaces in Lahore, continuing the Biennale’s tradition of engaging the city and its communities through contemporary art.
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.”
Commenting on his appointment, Nav Haq said:
“It is an honour to be invited to curate the fourth edition of the Lahore Biennale.
Lahore is a city with a rich cultural history and a vibrant contemporary art scene.
The Biennale has established itself as an important platform in Pakistan and the region, and I look forward to working closely with the Lahore Biennale Foundation to build on its legacy and engage deeply with the city and its publics.”
Qudsia Rahim, Executive Director of the Lahore Biennale Foundation, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Nav Haq as Curator for LB04. His international experience, combined with his understanding of regional contexts, brings a thoughtful and rigorous perspective that will strengthen the Biennale’s next chapter.”
The Lahore Biennale Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing cultural exchange and public engagement through contemporary art. Through the Lahore Biennale and its year-round programmes, LBF has played a central role in activating Lahore’s heritage and civic spaces, expanding access to the arts, and positioning the city as a leading cultural centre in South Asia.
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