Salahuddin Mian

Salahuddin Mian (1938 – 28 February 2006) was Pakistan's first ceramic or pottery artist.

He was born Mian Salahuddin. According to Mian, his inspiration to become a ceramicist was because he was "born in the locality of potters in the town of Kasur."

Early life Mian was born in Kasur, Punjab, British India to an upper-middle-class Arain family of 10 children. His father, Mian Mohammad Rafi, was a landowner, farmer and member of the local council. In 1958, he was enrolled at the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, graduating four years later in 1962. in 1965.

Personality He reportedly "had a complex personality, respected among his peers but [was] a loner". His contemporary painters in Pakistan included Bashir Mirza and Adil Salahuddin.

Teaching He started his teaching career at National College of Arts (NCA) in 1963. Reportedly, as a teacher, he was a strict disciplinarian. He retired in 1998 as the head of the department.

Students Amongst his students was Sheherezade Alam, Pakistan's first female ceramicist.

Death He died as a result of brain cancer on 28 February 2006.

Exhibitions 1970: First solo exhibition, The Gallery, Karachi. 2008: Pottery Exhibition at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi