Colin David
Colin David PP (1937, Karachi – 25 February 2008)[1] was one of Pakistan's most popular artists of the 1970s.[2] He was mostly famous for his figurative nudes.[2] He was awarded the President's Pride of Performance Award in 1995.[2]
Early life and education
David started studying art in the Fine Arts Department of Punjab University, Lahore in 1956.[1] In 1961 he graduated with a MFA.[1] He went on to study at the Slade School of Art, London where he was guided by Sir William Coldstream.[1]
Career
Teaching
David taught at the National College of Arts, Lahore in the 1970s.[2]
Shows
Solo[2]
- Lahore – 1962, 1965, 1970, 1974, 1983, 1990, 1993
- Karachi – 1971, 1974, 1980;
- Rawalpindi – 1971, 1975.
Collections
His paintings are displayed at the Pakistan Arts Council, Lahore, National Art Gallery, Pakistan and National Arts Gallery, Jordan.[2]
Awards
References
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