Anwar Maqsood is a Pakistani writer, satirist, humorist, painter, actor, and TV presenter. His dry wit and keen eye for satire helped define the national television corporation PTV in the 1970s and 80s.
Photo via Dawn Images.
Ninth in a series of LEGO builds celebrating iconic Pakistanis. Digital build in Studio using existing pieces.
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If all you see are braying asses and charging elephants, you might feel like the two party system in the USA is broken.
This build evolved out of the mouth design, which was inspired by the incredible creature and character work of @moptoptrev .
#lego #usa #twopartysystem
Diamond or square? Experimenting with angled corners but without any compound slopes this time. A tiny but satisfying digital build for #mosaicsonmonday hosted by @virginia_bricks and @johnbtoys .
Imran Khan captained the Pakistan cricket team to victory in the 1992 World Cup and founded the nationās first cancer hospital in 1994. He went on to join politics, forming his own party and serving as Prime Minister from 2018-22 before being removed from office and imprisoned.
Photo by Finlay MacKay, New York Times.
Eighth in a series of LEGO builds celebrating iconic Pakistanis. Digital build in Studio using existing pieces (except the LBG barb).
Malala Yousafzai made headlines in 2012 when she survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban for advocating for female education. She continued speaking up for girlsā rights following this ordeal and became the youngest person to receive a Nobel Peace Prize.
Photo via Apple TV+.
Seventh in a series of LEGO builds celebrating iconic Pakistanis. Digital build in Studio using existing pieces.
1x1 corner slopes open up some wonderful bevel options for builds. I explore some obvious ones in this mosaic for @mosaics.on.monday hosted by @virginia_bricks and @johnbtoys .
Noor Jehan was primarily known as a prolific playback singer, though she was also an actress, composer, and Pakistanās first female director. Her clear, emotive voice was heard in over 1000 films from the 1930s onwards.
Photo via White Star.
Sixth in a series of LEGO builds celebrating iconic Pakistanis. Digital build in Studio using existing pieces.
As a barrister in the All-India Muslim League, Muhammad Ali Jinnah was instrumental in the formation of Pakistan. Known as Quaid-e-Azam (Great Leader), he served as the nascent countryās first governor-general until his death just one year later.
Photo by Margaret Bourke-White.
Fifth in a series of LEGO builds celebrating iconic Pakistanis. Digital build in Studio using existing pieces.
Jahangir Khan dominated in professional squash during the 1980s, achieving a record 555 consecutive wins. He is widely regarded as the best squash player in the world and Pakistanās most accomplished athlete.
Photo by Bob Thomas, Getty Images.
Fourth in a series of LEGO builds celebrating iconic Pakistanis. Digital build in Studio using existing pieces (except the LBG frog).
Sadequain was one of Pakistanās most accomplished visual artists. His work was renowned for fusing figurative and calligraphic elements, creating uniquely stark and powerful imagery.
Photo by Aziz Aznic?
Third in a series of LEGO builds celebrating iconic Pakistanis. Digital build in Studio using existing pieces.
