Mahirwan Mamtani is a painter, graphic and multimedia artist who was born on 2 November 1935 in Bhiria (Nawabshah) Sindh, British India. He grew up in India, where he studied art and developed his style of abstract painting.
In 1966, he moved to Germany, where he received a scholarship by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) to study painting at the Kunstakademie. Since then, he has been living and working in and around Munich. He has exhibited his works in various countries and has received several awards and recognitions. He is known for his use of geometric shapes, vibrant colours, and optical illusions in his paintings, graphics, and multimedia works.