The great Pakistani artist Jamil Naqsh is no longer with us. The iconic artist passed away in London on Thursday at the St Mary’s Hospital. He was suffering from pneumonia. Jamil was 80 years old and had been living in London since the pass decade.
The news of his demise was confirmed by Shahneela Ahmed, director of public relations and communications of the Jamil Naqsh Museum. “It is with a heavy heart that family of Jamil Naqsh has to announce the demise of this esteemed artist from the world. There has never been an artist more connected to his roots of culture. Every piece of his art was a story within itself. We request for your prayers for his soul,” read a statement.
Soon after, tributes for the late artist came pouring on twitter from fellow artists and admirers alike.
https://twitter.com/tapujaveri/status/1128941370612297728
https://twitter.com/BasitSubhani/status/1128946343890817026
https://twitter.com/alirehmankhan/status/1128986559720640512
https://twitter.com/zara_sajid/status/1128999632019828737
https://twitter.com/AlizehIHaider/status/1128971376914780161
The news of his demise was confirmed by Shahneela Ahmed, director of public relations and communications of the Jamil Naqsh Museum. “It is with a heavy heart that family of Jamil Naqsh has to announce the demise of this esteemed artist from the world. There has never been an artist more connected to his roots of culture. Every piece of his art was a story within itself. We request for your prayers for his soul,” read a statement.
Soon after, tributes for the late artist came pouring on twitter from fellow artists and admirers alike.
https://twitter.com/tapujaveri/status/1128941370612297728
https://twitter.com/BasitSubhani/status/1128946343890817026
https://twitter.com/alirehmankhan/status/1128986559720640512
https://twitter.com/zara_sajid/status/1128999632019828737
https://twitter.com/AlizehIHaider/status/1128971376914780161