Solo exhibition celebrates work of master artist
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- 19 Jan 2023
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A solo exhibition featuring paintings made by Mohammad Javed followed by a book launch covering the artist’s life and work was organised at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Tuesday.
The title of the book is Mohammad Javed - A Versatile Artist. The exhibition was inaugurated by Fareena Mazhar, secretary of the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture Division, at the National Art Gallery.
Mohammad Javed was known as the pioneer and one of the most senior artists in Pakistan with a unique technique, style and versatility. He has been practicing since his graduation from National College of Arts (NCA) in 1962 and has a number of solo shows to his credit, nationally and internationally.
Organisers of the show maintained that Mohammad Javed created his own idiom and not only painted urban heritage but delineated socio-economic, cultural and political issues.
He carried out innovative artwork to document an artistic travelogue of different countries and explored new dimensions in modern calligraphic paintings.
Mohammad Javed was also an acclaimed writer and well-known for his valuable contribution towards promoting art. Read More…
