NEW YORK: Pakistani-American author, poet and filmmaker Mumtaz Hussain has won the prestigious International Impact Book Award for his English book, “Portrait in Words.”
“Portrait in Words” is a collection of short stories written in a novel form and looks into complex aspects of human life and relationships from a variety of angles. Hussain received the award at a gathering attended by some of New York’s prominent literary figures.
Over the past two decades, Hussain has produced an array of artistic works, ranging from films, and paintings to novels and poetry collections.
Hussain described the latest recognition of his work as” incredibly encouraging,” and hoped it would help familiarize the American audience with Pakistani society, ethos, and the untold story of its diversity.
Mumtaz Hussain, a graduate of the National College of Arts, Lahore, has enhanced his skills with exposure to European and American art scenes.
His other works include the Urdu book of short stories, “GOOL AINAK KA PECHAY,” “LAFZON MAIN TASVARIAN”, “PELI PATI CHUNA KUM,” “MUMTAZ HUSSAIN DIAN CHUWIAN KAHINIAN” (GURMUKHI).
Hussain’s art films, notably “Soul of Civilization,” have been screened in the halls of noted institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Queens Museum of Art, Stony Brook University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Connecticut, showcasing his impact on the global cultural landscape.
His first feature film, “Art=(Love) 2,” also garnered international recognition.
