15 Facts About Jamil Naqsh

Jamil Naqsh, was a British Pakistani painter who lived a reclusive life in London from 2012 until his death.

Jamil Naqsh briefly studied at National College of Arts but left before obtaining a degree.

Jamil Naqsh's work has been described as idealized and sensual.

Jamil Naqsh was born in Kairana, India in 1939, and later moved to Karachi, Pakistan during the partition.

Jamil Naqsh learned a lot about life during that harsh journey.

Jamil Naqsh gained a great respect for the art traditions of the past while travelling.

Jamil Naqsh left the National College of Arts without completing his degree as he felt it was the experience not the qualification that was important.

Jamil Naqsh left Pakistan in 2012 and settled in London, United Kingdom.

On 7 May 2019, due to pneumonia, Jamil Naqsh was admitted to St Mary's Hospital in London, where he died nine days later at the age of 79.

Jamil Naqsh painted women, often integrating them with the elements of horses, pigeons or children.

Jamil Naqsh grew up seeing pigeons flutter around in his courtyard; thus, much of his work included drawings of pigeons.

Jamil Naqsh set up his Karachi studio in a rooftop garden where pigeons were allowed to move around freely and were welcomed as visitors.

In June 2012, an untitled piece by Jamil Naqsh was sold for about PKR 6.3 million at Bonhams.

Jamil Naqsh painted Islamic calligraphy in his modern style with unique and bold brush strokes.

In December 2017, the Jamil Naqsh Museum was inaugurated by Aitzaz Ahsan in Defence Housing Authority, Karachi.