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Asma Kazmi is a research-based artist whose work combines virtual and material objects to explore simultaneity in relation to time and place. Her projects involve long-term engagement with cities, architecture, plants, animals, and the vestiges of colonial and post-colonial legacies. By mixing visual and textual elements—including historical manuscripts, photographs, and archival materials—Kazmi narrates intertwined stories reflecting on Islam, Muslim culture, and complex global trade routes. Born in Quetta, Pakistan, near the Afghan border, she works internationally between India, Pakistan, China, Europe, and the Middle East, creating installations that resonate within their cultural contexts. Her selected exhibitions include the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism/Architecture in Shenzhen, various galleries in San Francisco, and international venues in Spain, Pakistan, Belgium, and the United States. Kazmi has received a range of grants including the Townsend Fellowship and the Fulbright India Fellowship, and holds campus affiliations with various initiatives at the University of California, Berkeley.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching and researching in the field of art practice, focusing on themes of virtual and material engagement.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.