An eight-day sculpture exhibition titled ‘Self and Silence’, featuring works by Kashmiri artist Suhail Khan, concluded at Art Harbour Gallery in Munawarabad, Srinagar, on Sunday.
The exhibition, which opened on November 8, brought together a collection of small and medium-sized sculptures exploring human anatomy, personal expression, material experimentation and communication beyond spoken language. It was curated by Yousuf Naqshbandi.
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‘Self and Silence’ concluded on November 15, 2026.
The eight-day exhibition opened on November 8.
Featured sculptures by Kashmiri artist Suhail Khan.
Curated by Yousuf Naqshbandi.
Explored communication, perception and expression beyond spoken language.
Suhail Khan previously contributed to India's third-place finish at the 2025 International Snow Sculpture Championship.
The displayed works featured hands, ears, faces and other organic forms, presenting different interpretations of human expression, listening, reflection and perception. Some sculptures also incorporated unconventional materials and mechanical elements, highlighting the artist's experimental approach to the medium.
Suhail Khan, an artist with hearing and speech impairments, uses sculpture and other visual art forms to communicate thoughts, emotions and personal experiences. His work demonstrates how creative expression can convey ideas without depending entirely on spoken language.
Khan has also represented India in international snow-sculpting competitions. In January 2025, he was part of the Indian team that secured third place at the International Snow Sculpture Championship in Breckenridge, Colorado, with its creation titled ‘Mind in Meditation’.
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The exhibition highlighted the role of visual art in communicating personal experiences and emotions beyond spoken language. It also brought attention to the creative contribution of artists with disabilities to Kashmir's cultural landscape.
The exhibition concluded on November 15 after an eight-day presentation at the Srinagar gallery. Eminent artist Masood Hussain attended the closing ceremony as chief guest and formally declared the exhibition closed.
