Dabir Ahmad
Artist Information
Lifespan
Born 1942
Birth Place
Delhi, India
Category
Pioneers

Biography
Dabir Ahmad is a renowned Pakistani ceramic artist. He was born in 1942 in Delhi in British India, and migrated to Kasur, Pakistan, during the Partition. He completed his matriculation at his village school in 1958, where he was known as a bright and diligent student. From an early age, he showed a strong interest in drawing and the visual arts. In 1960, he completed his intermediate studies at Government College, Peshawar. In 1962, Dabir was admitted to the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, a remarkable achievement for a young man from a rural background who overcame significant social and economic challenges. While studying, he also worked part-time. He graduated...










