Mian Ijaz ul Hassan is a Pakistani painter, teacher, art critic and writer.^[1]

Early life and career

Born in 1940, he studied at Aitchison College in Lahore and then at Saint Martin's School of Art in London.^[2][3] He later studied literature at Government College, Lahore and St John's College, Cambridge.^[1] He was associated with the National College of Arts from 1966 to 1975 where the famous Pakistani painter artist Shakir Ali acted as his mentor and guide.^[1][4] Later, under the regime of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, he was incarcerated in Lahore Fort after being accused of stealing a Cyclostyle machine from the college. He was later released by his reluctant guards.^[5][1]

Ijaz ul Hassan has written regularly on painting, art and culture. His art work has been exhibited in India, the US, France, England, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Belgium and Japan.^[1] In Pakistan, his works are displayed in the National Art Gallery, the National Assembly, the Lahore Museum, the Punjab Council of Arts (PUCAR) and the Alhamra Art Centre.^{[citation needed]}

Awards and recognition

• Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan in 1992.^[6]

References

External links

Official website

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