ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi Thursday announced that selected artworks depicting the thought and philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal would be showcased at exhibitions abroad to introduce his message to audiences around the world through the universal language of art. He expressed these views while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a painting and art exhibition titled “Saqi Nama”, organized by the National …
Iqbal’s message to be introduced to world through art: Aurangzeb Khichi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 (APP):Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi Thursday announced that selected artworks depicting the thought and philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal would be showcased at exhibitions abroad to introduce his message to audiences around the world through the universal language of art.
He expressed these views while addressing the inaugural ceremony of a painting and art exhibition titled “Saqi Nama”, organized by the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) in collaboration with Off-Grid Studios.
The Federal Minister inaugurated the exhibition at the Lok Virsa Heritage Museum.
The exhibition, organized as a tribute to the great philosopher and poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, features artworks by renowned artists Geytee Ara, Lubna Jehangir and Zara Haider Babry.
Appreciating the artworks displayed at the exhibition, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi said that he was delighted to see the remarkable work of the artists, who had beautifully transformed Allama Iqbal’s poetry and message into artistic expressions.
He said that the work was of a high standard and comparable to some of the finest artworks presented internationally.
He said that selected artworks would be preserved, while efforts would also be made to showcase them at exhibitions abroad so that the world could be introduced to Allama Iqbal’s thought and message in a unique and effective manner.
Speaking on the occasion, Executive Director Lok Virsa Dr. Muhammad Waqas Saleem expressed his pleasure over the organization of the exhibition and said it was an artistic reflection of the ideas and philosophy of Allama Iqbal.
He said that the primary objective of the exhibition was to convey Iqbal’s message to a wider audience.
Renowned artist, Geytee Ara highlighted the objectives of the exhibition and shared her creative journey and the challenges involved in completing the unique artistic project. She particularly urged young people to visit the exhibition and read Allama Iqbal’s Saqi Nama to remain connected with their great literary and intellectual heritage.
Renowned artist Zarar also recited selected verses from Allama Iqbal’s Saqi Nama, which were warmly appreciated by the audience. He also highlighted various efforts made to promote and present Allama Iqbal’s thought and message in different ways.
Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Sweet Home Zamurrad Khan attended the ceremony as a special guest.
Zamurrad Khan said the “Saqi Nama” exhibition was an effort to introduce the thought, philosophy and message of Allama Muhammad Iqbal to the younger generation and the wider public through painting and visual arts.
