Imran Qureshi has been appointed the medal of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France

Contemporary artist Imran Qureshi has been appointed Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French Ministry of Culture in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the world of arts and culture.

French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati highlighted Imran Qureshi’s impact in an official letter, stating: ‘"I am both honoured and delighted to inform you […] I am awarding you the rank of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, one of the primary distinctions among the four ministerial orders of the French Republic. Through this award, which is intended to reward those who have distinguished themselves by their creativity in the cultural spheres, or by their support for the dissemination of knowledge and works that form the wealth of our cultural heritage, France has decided to pay tribute to your contribution to the distribution of Arts and Letters in France and worldwide. It gives me great pleasure to hereby highlight your dedication in the service of culture, which holds such a special place in French people’s hearts.’"

A reception was held in Lahore hosted by H.E. Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France to Pakistan for the presentation of the insignia of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts & des Lettres to Imran Qureshi.

Imran Qureshi, who is celebrated internationally for his mastery of contemporary miniature painting and site-specific installations, joins an esteemed list of international artists recogniszed for their creative excellence. 

The award solidifies Imran Qureshi’s pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s contemporary art landscape and his contributions to fostering global artistic dialogue.