In connection with the celebration of Institute of Business Administration (IBA)’s 60th anniversary, an evening of Sadequain’s unseen works and poetry was organized at the institute’s city campus.
The audience witnessed the many facets of Sadequain’s talents. Guided by a panel of distinguished speakers, Sadequain was painted anew in the minds of the audience.
Sibtain Naqvi, Sadequain’s grandson commenced the event by introducing the panel which consisted of Dr Ishrat Husain, Dean and Director IBA Fakir Syed Aijazuddin, Nilofer Farrukh, Dr Nomanul Haq, Talat Hussain and ‘the legend himself.’
“Yes, Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi was very much there in spirit; his painting stood proudly occupying corner of the stage reminding the audience that Sadequain still lives through the legacy that he left behind,” said an IBA statement on Monday.
Husain welcomed the audience to this unique evening of art and heritage and stated, “A country and a nation, which does not remember and honor the contributions of its painters, musicians, writers and poets – that nation will not go very far.”
His emphasis on continuing this tradition was supported by the announcement of the inaugural opening of the gallery in Aman Tower at IBA city campus that is hosting Sadequain’s paintings from October 5 to 11.
Husain also said, “We want our students to first be human beings and then professionals, that’s why IBA has introduced 8 liberal arts courses in its curriculum.”
Not everyone wants to be a businessman or a scientist, he said, adding that the parents should let their children decide their professions themselves.
Husain also thanked Sibtain and his family for providing Sadequain’s unseen artifacts for this exhibition.
He called the event a much needed exercise to reclaim the heritage for the coming generations.
The event closed with the recital of Sadequain’s Rubaiyat by the veteran TV actor Talat Hussain, which was then followed by the inauguration of the gallery at the at IBA city campus.
The gallery is open for the public viewing of Sadequain’s exhibition from 11: 00 AM to 7: 00 PM from October 5 to 11.
