President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday inaugurated “Sohni Dharti” exhibition which showcased the original historical documents, vintage photographs of Pakistan Movement and a wide range of artwork of painting and sculpture of the leading Pakistani artists.
Upon his arrival at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA), the president was warmly received by Ministry of Information Secretary Dr Nazir Saeed, National Council of Arts Principal Dr Murtaza Jaferi and other officials.
The exhibition of art and archival photographs marked the 74th anniversary of the passing of Pakistan Resolution on March 23, 1940.
The president evinced keen interest in the rare original documents and vintage photographs of the Pakistan Movement. He was briefed about the historical documents of founding figures of Pakistan that were being displayed for the first time and containing British-Indian passport of the Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, certificate of his enrollment as an advocate, images from his personal diary, a page from Fatima Jinnah’s passport and original document of March 23 Resolution etc.
The president also showed keen interest in the historical pictures of Pakistan Movement leaders displayed in the art gallery. He was also given briefing on the paintings of leading contemporary and past artists. He lauded efforts of the notable Pakistan artists for their touch of class splashed on broader canvasses of their imagination and reflected through their exquisite masterpieces. He observed that these artists and painters were not only promoting soft image of Pakistan but also creating greater awareness among the masses about various aspects for which they deserved accolades.
principal of National Council of Arts, Dr Murtaza Jafri also highlighted the main characteristics of various pieces of arts ranging from exquisite black and while duotone to colourful art works of myriad artists.
