A graduate from The National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan with a degree in Fine Arts, Saddam Khan Murad is a visual artist from Swat, Pakistan. 

Saddam’s work is often a depiction of his connection with his city and the socio-political issues that engulf it. He describes his work as large scale, monochromatic and textural paintings, often composing abstract figures positioned close to each other, which portray his observations of race, gender, privacy and intimacy. 

His work also carries references from the history of the Gandhara civilisation of which Swat (known as Uddiyana Kingdom in 800 BCE) was a major site. He draws inspiration from the history left behind on walls scattered around Swat that have been painted over and over, creating thick textured layers and imprints of political slogans and advertisements. His latest body of work is inspired by the poetry of one of his favourite poets, Ghani Khan, who is also a famous Pashtun philosopher.

Currently based out of Lahore, Saddam has displayed his work in various group exhibits and solo shows, including his latest solo exhibition titled “Dyed in the Wool" at Sanat Gallery, Karachi.