Exhibition of Paintings and Calligraphy by Sadequain
An exhibition of paintings, calligraphy and sketches by the celebrated Pakistani artist, Sadequain, was held in the Embassy of Pakistan from 10 to 12 August 2007. The exhibition was part of the series of events organized by the Embassy to commemorate the 60 th anniversary of the independence of Pakistan . Other events organized earlier included: Sufi Music by Salman Ahmed (May 11, 2007); Truck Art Exhibition (May 23, 2007); and demonstration of cooking Pakistani food, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution (April 13, 2007).
The exhibition of Sadequain works attracted a large number of people, from all walks of life including senior officials, members of the think tank community, media and representatives of art organizations and art departments of the local universities.
The inauguration of the exhibition on 10 August included a comprehensive power point presentation on the life and achievements of Sadequain by Dr. Salman Ahmed, a nephew of Sadequain and President of Sadequain Foundation (website: www.sadequain.net). This was preceded by presentation of famous national song “Dil Dil Pakistan ” by the famous guitarist, musician and philanthropist Todd Shea.
An exhibition of paintings, calligraphy and sketches by the celebrated Pakistani artist, Sadequain, was held in the Embassy of Pakistan from 10 to 12 August 2007. The exhibition was part of the series of events organized by the Embassy to commemorate the 60 th anniversary of the independence of Pakistan . Other events organized earlier included: Sufi Music by Salman Ahmed (May 11, 2007); Truck Art Exhibition (May 23, 2007); and demonstration of cooking Pakistani food, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution (April 13, 2007).