S.M. Fawad is a contemporary Pakistani realist artist based in Karachi, widely recognized for his meticulous oil paintings that document the city’s vanishing colonial heritage and vibrant street life. A graduate of the Mashkoor School of Art and a long-time protégé of master artist Farrukh Shahab, Fawad captures the intricate textures of historical landmarks in areas like Saddar and Kharadar with an emotional depth that transcends mere photographic replication. Despite the personal challenge of losing sight in one eyea transition explored in his “Through the Singular Eye” series he continues to be a prolific figure in the art scene, recently earning first prize at the Arjumand Painting Award 2025 for his dedication to preserving Karachi’s architectural soul.