ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) hosted an artist talk and exhibition today featuring renowned Bangladeshi artist and academic Prof. Dr Md. Abdus Sattar at the National Art Gallery in Islamabad.
The exhibition was formally inaugurated by Hassan Raza Syed, Member of the PNCA Board of Governors, alongside PNCA Director General M. Ayoub Jamali and visiting delegates from Bangladesh.
PNCA Hosts Artist Talk:
During the interactive session, Prof. Dr Sattar reflected on his multi-decade creative journey, detailing the historical and cultural influences that inform his work. He provided attendees with an overview of his artistic philosophy, explaining the techniques and inspirations behind his featured paintings and printmaking collections.
Born in Natore, Bangladesh, Prof. Dr Sattar completed his initial training in Fine Arts at the Bangladesh College of Arts and Crafts (now the Faculty of Fine Art, University of Dhaka) in 1971. He later pursued postgraduate research in painting and printmaking at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, India, under an Indian Council for Cultural Relations scholarship.
The gathering brought together artists, academics, art collectors, and members of the diplomatic community. Organisers noted that the event served as an important platform for diplomatic and artistic dialogue, highlighting shared creative traditions between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Visitor Information:
- Venue: National Art Gallery, PNCA, Islamabad
- Dates: Running through to Monday, 19 October 2026
- Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm