Mashkoor Raza
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Mashkoor Raza Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948 Moradabad, India |
| Died | 3 February 2025 (aged 76–77) Karachi, Pakistan |
| Alma mater | Karachi School of Art |
| Known for | Painting |
| Style | |
| Awards | Pride of Performance |
Mashkoor Raza (1948[a] – 3 February 2025) was a Pakistani painter and art educator.[1] He was known for works in realism, abstract art, and impressionism, calligraphy, and for recurring equestrian themes.
Raza was born in 1948 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.[2] His family migrated to Pakistan when he was a child. He studied at the Karachi School of Art, graduating in 1972 with a gold medal. He later taught at the same institution for a brief period.[3] He studied under Rabia Zuberi, Hajra Zuberi, and Mansoor Rahi.[4]
A book titled Mashkoor Raza's Journey, authored by Nadeem Zuberi, was published several years before Raza's death. It documents various experiences from his life and phases of his artistic career.[5]
Career
In 1990, Raza established the Mashkoor School of Art. Alongside his art practice, he worked in textile design.[3]
Over a career spanning more than five decades, he held over 60 solo exhibitions and participated in group shows in Pakistan and abroad, including in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Canada, Bahrain, and Iran. His works are part of collections such as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.[3]