Calligrapher Sadequain paid tributes

LAHORE : THAAP arranged an enlightening talk on globally acclaimed mural painter and calligrapher Syed Sadequain Naqvi here on Thursday.

Leading architect, academician and consultant Khawar Hassan shared untold anecdotes of his association with the master artist. Khawar Hassan shared profound memories of his first encounter with great artist Sadequain in Mangla during 1967 and then meeting him in person, while he was in Lahore Museum in 1971-72 for painting a very large ceiling mural for its lobby/gallery and calligraphic work in for its Islamic gallery. Khawar Hassan shed light on Sadequain’s ability to transcend artistic boundaries and convey profound messages through his work.

Khawar Hassan revealed personal memories of time which he spent with Sadequain after graduation from UET. Khawar Hassan recounted that he also privilege to work with Sadequain on a 400’ running band of Surat Yasin, that he did for the Islamic Gallery of the Lahore Museum and gradually became one of Sadequain very close and frank friend. \During the talk Khawar Hassan also presented the drawings and sketches that Sadequain gave to him, that also included a special painting that Sadequain exclusively painted for him.

The talk was attended by a large appreciative audience who also asked question about the legend painter and his cherishing legacy.

While presenting his tribute to Sadequain, Prof Vandal said that Sadequain the master calligrapher left an indelible mark on the world of calligraphy and visual arts.