Sadequain's legacy honoured at PNCA

Exhibit, film screening & talks held to mark death anniversary of the legendary artist

ISLAMABAD:

To commemorate the 38th death anniversary of the legendary artist, Sadequain, an exclusive exhibition, film screening, and talk were organised by the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Sadequain Foundation USA.

First Secretary Embassy of Ukraine, Oksana PETRIAIEVA, Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, Rehmat Hindiarta Kusuma, Ambassador of Kyrgyz Republic in Turkmen Embassy, Avazbek Atakhanov along with PNCA Director General M. Ayoub Jamali inaugurated the show.

The exhibition features a curated selection of Sadequain's artworks, including murals, paintings, and marble pieces from the National Art Gallery's permanent collection. This showcase will be a testament to Sadequain's enduring legacy and his significant contribution to Pakistani art.

The event will also feature the screening of "Raaz-e-Fun," a documentary on Sadequain's life and work.

Written, narrated, and directed by acclaimed award-winning writer and director Waseem Amrohavi, this film takes the viewer on a journey through Sadequain's early life, his artistic evolution, and his rise to international recognition.

Renowned speakers, including the Founder Sadequain Foundation, sent a video message to the tribute for Sadequain. Dr Farrukh Seir, Abbas Shah, and Zarar Haider Babry shared their insights and perspectives on Sadequain's life, art, and legacy.

This event is a result of the ongoing collaboration between PNCA and Sadequain Foundation USA. Established in 2007, the Foundation has been dedicated to preserving and promoting Sadequain's art globally, publishing 25 books, and curating over 100 seminars and exhibitions worldwide.

This exhibition will remain on a permanent display in the PNCA Gallery No. 4 of the National Art Gallery, Islamabad.