BIOGRAPHY

BIOGRAPHY

Ghazali Moinuddin is a renowned Painter and an Art Teacher in Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
He completed his BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in 1999 from Jamia Millia Islamia and MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in 2000.

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Completely awestruck with nature and its various hues, Ghazali’s work echoes his emotions.
Each work of his is an endeavour to showcase the various forms of nature and its mesmerizing beauty.
His artistic work is class apart and the strokes in his canvasses are born out of a tube of acrylic and his deft fingers.

His work falls under the category of ‘Impression Art’ and what is even more striking is that his paintings are solely based on imagination. In one of his works, a series of 45 Mountain paintings, Ghazali has captured the serenity, grandeur and natural beauty in a manner as if he were replicating
what stood in front of him. But, in reality, he reveals – “It has been ages since I have been to a hill station. All 45 paintings have come from my imagination. Even when I am confined to a room surrounded by books and magazines, my mind transports me to a serene hill station where the beauty of the Himalayas leaves me in a trance.”

Recipient of many awards and recognitions, he has had solo and group shows of his work globally. He has been participating in various national and international art camps. He was the only Indian participating in the much talked Biography art event in Egypt, ‘Sharm El Sheikh’.

Artwork
Artwork

In some of his works, he applies new possible concepts, without any justification or literary content. In these paintings, pure forms take a role in their elementary capacity, completely visible in their structural or horizontal elements and always are the materials with which the compositions are rhythmically connected in their closest area.
In doing admiration for work, which not only expresses his nature, his style reflects a thirst for mankind’s inner needs. His work is simple yet striking and brings to life the natural marvels. The work in next time broadens new colours and creates natural changes – his work of abstraction, illustrations in one find a place in his work, along giving all the space to his inner “nature”.

Painting by Ghazali Moinuddin

Experiences & Profile

A curated overview of exhibitions, recognitions, publications and institutional presence
reflecting a sustained engagement with contemporary Indian impressionist practice.

A practice rooted in imagination, layered pigment, tonal balance and expressive texture.

Solo Exhibitions
Independent curated showcases

Independent Exhibitions presenting thematic bodies of work exploring imagination,atmosphere, and chromatic depth.

  • 2023
    Invited by Roger Tempest (The Royal Family), Broughton Stables, Yorkshire, UK — a significant international presentation introducing the artist’s impressionist landscapes to a European audience.
  • 2022
    “NAHEED”, Visual Art Gallery, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi — a focused exploration of tonal abstraction and atmospheric landscapes.
  • 2017
    “KVN FAYA KOON”, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi — a conceptual presentation inspired by creation, transformation, and visual rhythm.
  • 2014
    “AMWAJ-E-TAKHAYYUL”, M.F. Hussain Art Gallery, Jamia Millia Islamia — a series centered on waves of imagination and layered pigment work.
  • 2013
    “NUQOOSHE-FITRAT”, India Habitat Centre — natural abstraction and imagined terrains (June 12–16).
  • 2008
    “AQAS-E-QUZAH”, AIFACS, New Delhi — early major solo reflecting chromatic transitions and expressive brushless techniques.

Group Exhibitions
National & international participation

Participation in major art festivals, curated shows and institutional exhibitions
across India and abroad.

  • 2025
    “Moment in Time”, Visual Art Gallery, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
  • 2025
    “Unheard Voices”, Vagator, Goa — collaborative exhibition including diplomatic representation.
  • 2024
    “Intricity – Unleashed”, Ujjwal Art Gallery, Goa (Jan 12–15).
  • 2023
    Art Festival, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru (Dec 14–17).
  • 2016
    India Art Festival, Nehru Centre, Mumbai.
  • 2015
    Lalit Kala Academy, Rabindra Bhawan, New Delhi.
  • 2010
    International Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi.
  • 2008
    “In a Canvas”, organized by Ambassador of France & Khushii NGO, New Delhi.

Published Work & Media
Editorial features & interviews
  • 2018
    International Interview — WeTV Arabia, Dubai.
  • 2017
    Interview & feature coverage — India Today (Press Trust of India).
  • 2014
    Featured in Star Week, Glittering India, Femina & Inside-Out magazines.
  • 2009–13
    Paintings published in Women’s Era, OneWorld Magazine & Yuva Patrakar Sadan.

Awards & Recognition
Institutional honors
  • —
    Selected for “Hall of Fame” display, MSTE Museum, Tehran (57 OIC Countries; UNESCO-associated recognition).
  • —
    Certificate of Appreciation — Dr. Zakir Husain National Achievement Award.
  • —
    Maulana Mohammad Ali Johar Young Achiever Award — Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association.

Collections & Institutional Presence
Public & private collections
Grand Museum of Tehran (OIC Countries)
Malaysian High Commission, New Delhi
Governor House, New Delhi
Royal Caribbean
Ministry of External Affairs (Former)
Private collectors across India & abroad
Featured on ZEE TV Dubai