The painting illustrates old Kabul business bazaar Char Cha Tah (CCT). It was displayed at the first Milade Kabul Festival at The tableau won the first-place award. It soon became very famous and consequently multiple versions of it were painted for decoration of several famous places, such as the Presidential Palace, the Parliament building and other privately owned properties.

Char Cha Tah

Contemplation was displayed at the SAARC Artist Comp and Exhibition in Thimphu, Bhutanand recognized as a Masterpiece. The artwork highlights the need for more attention to be paid to climate change

Contemplation

A child escaping from an explosion saves himself from Death while holding a book; scared and in pain.

Escape from Death

This painting shows a girl kept in a tent and not allowed to visit outside, unable to do anything; awaiting her marriage.

Restricted

A compelling oil painting documenting Kabuls historic district, capturing the enduring character of traditional Afghan architecture. The work reflects on urban transformation while celebrating the resilience of cultural landmarks and community identity.

Kabul Old City After

The painting describes the grief of parents over the death of their child.

Mourning

A scenic nature in Paghman district of Kabul city. Afghanistan.

Nature - Fall (Paghman-Kabul-Afghanistan)

Nature from one of Afghanistan's provinces, Takhaar. Painted in an Abstracted way

Nature - (Takhar-Afghanistan)

This painting was published in dOCUMENTA (13) and is being displayed at the Kassel Museum, Germany.

Lanschap

This Painting shows the old city of Kabul before the Soviet invasion.

Kabul Old City Before

This Painting shows a view of Kabul City.

Kabul View

Best Solo Exhibition by International Artist

Prix de la Critique

An intimate solo exhibition focusing on Dr. Asefi's urban landscape paintings of Kabul. The exhibition featured 25 works that capture the architectural heritage and street life of Afghanistan's capital city before and after major historical events.

Reflections of Kabul: Urban Landscapes

Galerie Moderne

A comprehensive group exhibition showcasing contemporary Afghan artists and their response to cultural preservation challenges. Dr. Asefi's paintings were featured prominently alongside works by 12 other artists, highlighting the resilience of Afghan artistic expression.

Heritage & Memory: Contemporary Afghan Art

Asia Society Museum

Recognition for outstanding contribution to cultural dialogue

Excellence in Cultural Preservation

Dr. Asefi's first major solo exhibition in the Middle East, featuring works that explore the intersection of traditional Afghan culture and contemporary artistic expression. The exhibition included 30 paintings and was accompanied by cultural performances and artist talks.

Traditions in Transition

Dubai International Art Gallery

A comprehensive solo exhibition featuring Dr. Asefi's latest works exploring themes of cultural preservation, memory, and resilience. The exhibition presents over 40 paintings spanning three decades of artistic evolution, highlighting the artist's unique perspective on Afghan heritage and contemporary global narratives.

Exhibitions

Upcoming exhibition

Echoes of Afghanistan: Contemporary Visions

Past exhibitions