Annam Butt
Fine Art
ABOUT
Annam Butt is a traditionally trained artist whose practice spans figurative painting, narrative still-lifes, and explorations of the Orient, often working directly from life. Subtle influences of her British Pakistani heritage weave through her work, alongside her fascination with antiquities and items, which she collects from her travels and incorporates into her compositions to build layered narratives.
She was awarded the De Laszlo Scholarship consecutively in 2018 and 2019, an opportunity that deepened her craft and introduced her to the works of the Orientalists—an encounter that sparked her enduring interest in representation in all its forms. Her collaborations include projects with the Royal Academy of Arts and Leighton House, as well as talks atSoho House and other institutions.Education and community-building are central to her practice.
Annam Co-founded Big TurtleStudio where she teaches, hosts workshops, and fosters a supportive environment for artists. The community she has helped build there has become a thriving platform, with members going on to achieve significant recognition of their own. As an artist, Annam is committed to creating spaces that are kind, inclusive, and inspiring—places where both creativity and community can flourish.
Education & Exhibitions
Education:
London Fine Art Studio: September 2018 - 2022
September 2017-2022 Charlie Pickard: January 2022- August 2022
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Professional Experience:
Royal Academy Sketch Club, November, 2024.
Royal Academy Drop in, November 2024.
Soho house artist workshop and talk:
portraiture in charcoal, March 2024.
Tutor at London fine art studio since 2019-2022.
Workshops and summer courses at London Fine Art Studio.
Leighton House workshop 2019-2022.
Assisting Dulwich art group.
Rembrandt workshop.
Private Tuition
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Artist Assistant:
Felica Forte workshop - 2020
Jill hooper workshop/ artist assistant 2019-current
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Awards:
DeLaszlo Scholarship 2018-2019 (awarded 3 times)
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Residency:
The earth Vision 2023
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Exhibitions:
The RBA RISING STARS Exhibition - 2020
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Riverside Views Exhibition - 2022
Tom Cox - September 4th - October 3rd 2022
Cicek Gallery - October 19 2022
Mall Gallery - Group Show- ING Disconcerning eye 2022
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Soho sq - Last Minute January 19 2023
Delaszlo Scholar - Green&Stone: February 2023
The earth vision end of residency show - March 2023
Cicek Gallery Art Fair - July 2023
Other Lands- Green&stone September 2023
Cicek Gallery - All great Ideas Start in a Garage - October 2023
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Cicek Gallery - Portraiture Revitalised January 2024
Mall Gallery - Pastel Society January 2024
Mall Gallery - Royal Society of British Artists February 2024
Cicek Gallery- Blossom exhibition May 2024
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Publications
A little publication on Wandsworth Art magazine to highlight local artists to Wandsworth
Fad Magazine
CICEK GALLERY PRESENT THEIR INAUGURAL EXHIBITION POLITICS OF CHARM: WOMEN, BAME, QUEERS & PROGRESS.
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Artist Bio and pieces for purchase
Article about Vincent Desiderio written by Annam Butt
Artist Bio
My Bum is numb
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A humble nod from one artist to another