Murtaza Jafri
Murtaza Jafri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1958 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | National College of Arts, BFA (1982–1986) Chelsea College of Arts, MA (1996–1997) University of East London, PhD (1998–2002) |
| Known for | Vice Chancellor of National College of Arts, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Fine Art |
| Movement | Pop Art, Traditional Art |
Murtaza Jafri (Urdu: مرتضیٰ جعفری; born 7 March 1958) is a Pakistani painter, draftsman, sculptor and college professor. He is also a principal and vice chancellor at National College of Arts since August 2013.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Jafri was born on 7 March 1958 in Lahore, Pakistan.
He studied in Fine Arts at National College of Arts, Lahore in 1986. In 1997, he completed his master's degree in Chelsea College of Arts at London, England. In 1998, he joined University of East London in London for PhD in Fine Art.[3][4] He also studied in other institues including University of Brighton in England, Concordia University in Canada, Université de Montréal in Canada, and Algonquin College also in Canada.[5]
Career
[edit]Jafri has been teaching fine arts since 1987 at National College of Arts, Lahore.[5] He has also supervised PhD candidates in leading universities of Pakistan and abroad. He became a director at Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Islamabad from 1989 to 1990.
In August 2013, he was appointed as the principal and vice chancellor of the National College of Arts.[6][3]
References
[edit]- ^ Ahmed, Shoaib (5 April 2021). "Dr Murtaza Jafri – NCA principal strives for revival of dying arts". Dawn. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri Vice Chancellor, National College of Arts Inauguration by cutting the ribbon at NCA". Associated Press of Pakistan. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b Shaukat, Aroosa (29 August 2013). "About time: Jafri looks to resolve problems at NCA". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Administration - National College of Arts (NCA)". www.nca.edu.pk. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ a b Javaid, Rabbia (5 January 2014). "Educationist: The art guide". Dawn. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ Bhatti, Arshad (28 August 2013). "NCA gets head after three years". The Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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