Three pioneering Pakistani artists—Jimmy Engineer, Rahat Naveed Masud, and Amna Pataudi—have come together for a group exhibition titled "A Moment in Time" at the National Art Gallery in Islamabad. Organized by For Art Sake and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), the show runs until May 12 and features a blend of historical, spiritual, and self-reflective works. Engineer presents emotionally charged historical and religious canvases, Masud displays a series of self-portraits exploring personal and societal identity, and Pataudi contributes still-life and thematic paintings rooted in meticulous technique.
This exhibition matters because it brings together three highly accomplished figures from Pakistan’s art scene, each with decades of practice and national recognition, including Engineer’s Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Masud’s pioneering PhD in Fine Arts. The show not only highlights individual mastery but also reflects broader cultural and historical narratives, offering audiences a rare opportunity to engage with diverse artistic approaches within a single institutional setting. It underscores the continued vitality of Pakistan’s visual arts and the role of state and private partnerships in sustaining public exhibitions.