Laila Shahzada
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,[citation needed] with exhibitions around the world including Pakistan, London, Paris, Tokyo, Monte Carlo and New York.
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[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 only Pakistani to receive this award.[3]
[edit] Postage stamp
On 14 August 2006, Pakistan Post issued a Rs. 40 sheetlet of stamps to posthumously 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
- ^ Laila Shahzada Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on LailaShahzada.com
- ^ Laila Shahzada Pride of Performance on LailaShahzada.com
- ^ Laila Shahzada Key to the City of New York and Bicentennial Gold Medallion on LailaShahzada.com
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