SAF-Pakistan Introduction & News

News UMISAA, BNU, Lahore - 24th July 2025

Prof. Salima Hashmi Congratulates UMISAA Graduate Ms. Subista from Nepal at BNU Convocation

In a moment of pride and cultural unity, Prof. Salima Hashmi, Chairperson of South Asia Foundation (SAF) – Pakistan, warmly congratulated Ms. Subista, a talented young artist from Nepal, who graduated this year from Beaconhouse National University (BNU) under the prestigious UMISAA Scholarship Program.

News Lahore, Pakistan - 2nd July 2025

UNESCO Chair: BNU Launches IEDAs Journal to Celebrate Transdisciplinary Art & Design Practices

UMISAA, Beaconhouse National University (BNU), under the visionary leadership of Prof. Rashid Rana, Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Inclusion through Art, hosted a grand launch ceremony for IEDAs – A Journal of Transdisciplinary Practices in Art & Design.

News The Djam Lecture Theatre, SOAS, London - 31st March 2025

Professor Salima Hashmi to Speak at the Launch of (Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists’ Voices

Professor Salima Hashmi, renowned artist, educator, and curator, who also serves as Director of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asian Arts (UMISAA), Beaconhouse National University and Chairperson of SAF-Pakistan, will be a keynote speaker at the launch of (Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists’ Voices.

News London - 18th March 2025

London Exhibition Showcases 26 South Asian Artists Exploring Shared Histories and Resilience

London’s art scene is about to get a bold, boundary-pushing injection of South Asian creativity. This spring, (Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists’ Voices will take over SOAS Gallery, featuring works from 26 emerging and established artists across six South Asian countries. Opening 11 April 2025, the exhibition presents a powerful mix of painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, video, and installation.

News UMISAA, BNU, Pakistan - 13th December 2024

UNESCO Chair Investiture Ceremony at Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asian, BNU: Pioneering Inclusion through Art in Pakistan

Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asian Arts (UMISAA), Beaconhouse National University (BNU) proudly announces the Investiture Ceremony of the UNESCO Chair on Inclusion through Art, the first of its kind in Pakistan, to be held on December 13, 2024, at the university’s campus. This prestigious occasion marks a significant milestone in promoting inclusive and sustainable arts education on both a national and global scale.