Laila Shahzada

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Laila Shahzada (1926-1994) is one of Pakistan's most internationally renowned artists. She was of the first women painters in Pakistan to gain international recognition, with exhibitions around the world including Pakistan, London, Paris, Tokyo, Monte Carlo and New York.


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[edit] Background

[edit] Honours

She was awarded the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan in 1984 [1] and the Pride of Performance in 1995.[2] She was also awarded the "Key to the City" of New York -- the first and only Pakistani to receive this award.[3]


[edit] Postage Stamp

On 14th August 2006, Pakistan Post issued a Rs. 40 sheetlet to posthumous honour 10 Pakistani Painters. Besides Laila Shahzada, the other 9 painters are: Askari Mian Irani, Zubeida Agha, Sadequain, Ali Imam, Shakir Ali, Anna Molka Ahmed, Zahoor ul Akhlaq, Ahmed Pervez and Bashir Mirza.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Laila Shahzada Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on LailaShahzada.com
  2. ^ Laila Shahzada Pride of Performance on LailaShahzada.com
  3. ^ Laila Shahzada Key to the City of New York and Bicentennial Gold Medallion on LailaShahzada.com


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