MINSK, 13 August (BelTA) – The Way of Pakistan exhibition timed
to Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan opened at the
University of Culture art gallery on 12 August, BelTA learned from the
gallery.
“Pakistan is a fairly large country with a population of more than 220 million. For seven thousand years, this land cradled different civilizations, and our cultural heritage was formed throughout this time. Our country is a link between Central Asia and the Middle East. In Pakistan alone, you can find everything the world has to offer. We are proud that we are a multicultural, multinational and multi-ethnic country," Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan said at the opening of the exhibition.
The exhibition features paintings and photographs that will take visitors on a fascinating journey into Pakistan's nature and architectural traditions. It also features traditional clothing and accessories, various items of decorative and applied art that convey the national flavor and antiquity of traditions. "This project will introduce Belarusians to the diversity of Pakistani art, calligraphy and crafts," said Marina Tatarevich, director of the University of Culture Art Gallery.
The works by artist Jimmy Engineer are the central part of the exposition. His works celebrate truth and justice, compassion for people. Jimmy Engineer's paintings are in private collections in more than 60 countries around the world. The artist has held over 80 exhibitions in Pakistan and abroad, has run over 140 charitable programs for the disabled, prisoners and orphans. He has received over 100 awards and medals for his long-time and dedicated service to art and people.
Works by Pakistani photographer and trekker Hamid Hussain are also on view in Minsk. He works as a guide on tours along the Silk Road. In his free time, he goes hiking in the mountains, explores new hiking trails and hidden natural valleys, and takes photos of the places he travels to.
Visitors will also be able to see the works by artist and poet Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi. He did not paint to make a living, he created masterpieces for humanity. Syed Sadequain's works are similar in complexity to a symphony, they personify the poetry of color and harmony of rhythm. The artist's paintings are kept in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, and Paris Museum of Modern Art.
“The Pakistanis themselves and many world art historians highly appreciate Syed Sadequain's art, because the works are made in completely different genres, and we have a unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in his art.
The works of other authors that we have on display here are also quite authentic, filled with light and love for Pakistan. I hope that all visitors will enjoy the exhibition. I am especially grateful to Mr Ambassador Sajad Haider Khan for the opportunity to collaborate and have a creative dialogue," the director of the gallery added.
Part of the exposition highlights truck art - a long-standing Pakistani tradition that has already become part of the country's traditional culture. This tradition dates back to the distant past, when the only means of transporting heavy goods was an ordinary carriage drawn by horses. Today truck art can be compared to a kind of ritual for local drivers. They pay a lot of attention not to interior decoration and improvement of cars, but to its external look. In this country, truck art has become a separate art movement.
“This is not our first project together with the Embassy of Pakistan. The Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts, the University of Culture art gallery, and Belarus as a whole are always open to people of good will. We always respect the culture of other countries, have a high regard and love for our friends, no matter how far this or that country is away from us,” Rector of the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts Natalya Karchevskaya said.
The exhibition will stay open till 13 September.
“Pakistan is a fairly large country with a population of more than 220 million. For seven thousand years, this land cradled different civilizations, and our cultural heritage was formed throughout this time. Our country is a link between Central Asia and the Middle East. In Pakistan alone, you can find everything the world has to offer. We are proud that we are a multicultural, multinational and multi-ethnic country," Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan said at the opening of the exhibition.
The exhibition features paintings and photographs that will take visitors on a fascinating journey into Pakistan's nature and architectural traditions. It also features traditional clothing and accessories, various items of decorative and applied art that convey the national flavor and antiquity of traditions. "This project will introduce Belarusians to the diversity of Pakistani art, calligraphy and crafts," said Marina Tatarevich, director of the University of Culture Art Gallery.
The works by artist Jimmy Engineer are the central part of the exposition. His works celebrate truth and justice, compassion for people. Jimmy Engineer's paintings are in private collections in more than 60 countries around the world. The artist has held over 80 exhibitions in Pakistan and abroad, has run over 140 charitable programs for the disabled, prisoners and orphans. He has received over 100 awards and medals for his long-time and dedicated service to art and people.
Works by Pakistani photographer and trekker Hamid Hussain are also on view in Minsk. He works as a guide on tours along the Silk Road. In his free time, he goes hiking in the mountains, explores new hiking trails and hidden natural valleys, and takes photos of the places he travels to.
Visitors will also be able to see the works by artist and poet Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi. He did not paint to make a living, he created masterpieces for humanity. Syed Sadequain's works are similar in complexity to a symphony, they personify the poetry of color and harmony of rhythm. The artist's paintings are kept in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, and Paris Museum of Modern Art.
“The Pakistanis themselves and many world art historians highly appreciate Syed Sadequain's art, because the works are made in completely different genres, and we have a unique opportunity to immerse ourselves in his art.
The works of other authors that we have on display here are also quite authentic, filled with light and love for Pakistan. I hope that all visitors will enjoy the exhibition. I am especially grateful to Mr Ambassador Sajad Haider Khan for the opportunity to collaborate and have a creative dialogue," the director of the gallery added.
Part of the exposition highlights truck art - a long-standing Pakistani tradition that has already become part of the country's traditional culture. This tradition dates back to the distant past, when the only means of transporting heavy goods was an ordinary carriage drawn by horses. Today truck art can be compared to a kind of ritual for local drivers. They pay a lot of attention not to interior decoration and improvement of cars, but to its external look. In this country, truck art has become a separate art movement.
“This is not our first project together with the Embassy of Pakistan. The Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts, the University of Culture art gallery, and Belarus as a whole are always open to people of good will. We always respect the culture of other countries, have a high regard and love for our friends, no matter how far this or that country is away from us,” Rector of the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts Natalya Karchevskaya said.
The exhibition will stay open till 13 September.
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