Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Thursday launched a series of cultural activities in collaboration with The Sadequain Foundation USA to commemorate the 35th anniversary of a legendary master artist, Sadequain.
The cultural activities would also include a Book Launch: “From the Sketchbook of Sadequain” Art Exhibition: “Mystic Expressions” Film: “Raaz-e-fun”, Addressing on the occasion, Minister of State & Chairman, Board of Investment Mohammad Azfar Ahsan inaugurated the art exhibition the event began with the opening ceremony of the “Mystic Expressions”, a show to pay tribute to the life and artworks of Sadequain.
The paintings displayed linked with National Art Gallery’s permanent collection. The artist during his lifetime gifted more than 100 artworks to the PNCA. After the inaugural ceremony the guests along with the chief guests moved to the amphitheatre outside for the book launch and Film premiere on the life and artworks of Sadequain.
In commemoration of Sadequain’s 35th anniversary, Sadequain Foundation USA announced the publication of its latest book titled, From the sketchbook of Sadequain (edition II). The primary focus of this 260-page book is black and white drawing s in pen and ink. These drawings were done as studies for the final set of drawings which Sadequain made to interpret his quatrains published in his book titled, Rubaiyat-e-Sadequain Naqqash. The book launch took place right after introduction by PNCA Director General Zahir Shah.AMB Ali Sarwar Naqvi, currently working as the founding executive director of the centre for International Studies and Dr. Mamoona Khan, HOD and professor of Art and Design Rawalpindi Women University were invited as guest speakers to share their experiences and studies about the great artist. Both inspired the audience which included students, ambassadors, bureaucrats also.
