Biography

The Late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia Painted in 1974 commissioned by Sheikh M. O. Binzagr and still on display in his office

Pakistani artist, born in Lucknow, on 1st January 1942. Nazar Haidri, more popularly known as Noor Haidri spent 26+ years living and working in Saudi Arabia and now resides between Pakistan, & UAE.

He has encyclopedic knowledge of classical music and has hosted some of the biggest music artists from across the sub continent including Talat Mahmood, Mehdi Hasan, Ghulam Ali, Habib Wali Mohammad, Iqbal Bano, Reshma, Munni Begum. Apart of famous Singers he has also invited famous Poets like Khumar Bara Bankwi, Malik Zada Manzoor Ahmed, Ahmad Faraz and many others to organize Pakistan’s Golden Jubilee “Mushaira.”

After more than 40 years of professional life, Nazar spends time in capturing his memories of classical music in the form of oil and acrylic on Canvas.

This site is a collection of his works. These unique pieces of art are for sale.

Art Education

One of the first student of art classes started in 1961 by Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Masood Kohari and Lubna Agha were the class mates.

Art Teachers

- Hameed-ur-Rehman - Ajmal Hussain - Azer Zubi - Nasir Shamsi - Zainul Abedin - Nagi - Shakir Ali - Sadequain.Have long association with Guljee in early days, upon his return from Paris.

Art Journey

1961 – Started working as commercial artist with advertising agencies namely Lintas Ltd, JWT and WS Crawford, under the guidance of famous commercial art directors like A. J, Shamza, H.N. Effendi, Sardar Muhammad and Wasi Mirza.

One of the earliest works painted in 1970.

Professional Experience

In 1973, moved to Saudi Arabia and joined a large FMCG organization, during this period attended 3 days to 3 months management seminar under International Management Organization, Brussels, altogether attended more than 20 seminars on various subjects related to marketing. During this period due to art background have designed dozens of packaging material for various international food brands.

Traveling

Have traveled intensively from San Francisco to Hong Kong.

Paintings

From 1960 to 1970 took part in all major exhibitions in Karachi and Lahore, apart from participating in number of competitions and won prizes such as Burma Shell Eid Card, ESSO Road Safety campaign and many more.

My humble gift to Ustaad Amjad Ali Khansahib; renowed sarod maestro, at his concert in Austin Texas, USA. Also pictured are his sons Amaan Ali Khan & Ayaan Ali Khan.