Syed Mujtaba Rizvi founded Kashmir’s first art initiative.

A space that has the potential to intellectually and creatively redefine the valley and the minds of its people. To redefine it 27-year-old Syed Mujtaba Rizvi, who founded Kashmir’s first art initiative, Kashmir Art Quest. At the age of 16, he took up painting seriously, and hosted independent shows in cities such as Mumbai and even started selling works across the world. Kashmir Art Quest, an independent organization, creates opportunities and platforms for Kashmiri artists at local, national and international level. Over the years, Kashmir Art Quest has showcased the works of over 200 senior and emerging artists alike, across the world.