Colin David Explained

Colin David
Birth Date:December 1937
Birth Place:Karachi, British India
Death Place:Lahore, Pakistan
Nationality:Pakistani
Occupation:Painter (artist)
Awards:Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (1995)

Colin David (December 1937  - 25 February 2008) (کولن ڈیوڈ)[1] was one of Pakistan's most popular painter-artists of the 1970s.[2] He was mostly famous for his figurative nudes.

Early life and education

Colin David was born in Karachi, British India in December, 1937.[1] He started studying art in the Fine Arts Department of Punjab University, Lahore in 1956.[1] In 1961, he graduated with a master's degree in Fine Arts.[1] He went on to study at the Slade School of Art, London where he was guided by Sir William Coldstream.[1]

Career

Colin David returned to Pakistan in 1962 and rejoined the faculty of the Punjab University, Lahore and taught there until 1964.[1] He was known to his friends as a friendly, thoroughly professional and encouraging teacher.

Teaching

Colin David also taught at the National College of Arts, Lahore for over two decades.[2] [1]

Painting exhibits

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Collections

His paintings are displayed at the Clifton Art Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan Arts Council, Lahore, National Art Gallery, Pakistan and National Arts Gallery, Jordan.

Awards

Death

Colin David died on 25 February 2008 at Lahore, Pakistan.[4] [3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Colin David: A master of contemporary art . Marjorie Husain. Dawn. 27 February 2008. 21 December 2019.
  2. https://dailytimes.com.pk/203034/9th-national-art-exhibition-pays-tribute-pakistans-legendary-artists/ 9th National Art Exhibition pays tribute to Pakistan's legendary artists
  3. News: A giant of Pakistani art world passes away. Mehtab Haider. The News International (newspaper). 7 May 2020.
  4. News: Another (near) aborted exhibition . Ajaz Anwar . The News International (newspaper). 1 December 2019. 7 May 2020.