SAF-Pakistan Introduction & News

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, Lahore - 11th February 2025

Beaconhouse National University, BNU Hosts ADA Awards Seminar, Spotlighting Design as a Catalyst for Impact and Innovation

On February 11, UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts (UMISAA), Beaconhouse National University BNU hosted the BNU x ADA: ADA Awards Seminar at the MDSVAD auditorium as part of the fourth cycle of the ADA Awards. Organized in partnership with ADA Awards and jointly by MDSVAD and the Razia Hassan School of Architecture (RHSA)

News UMISAA, BNU, Lahore - 13th December 2024

Atlas of Everywhere” Opens at BNU, Marking the Investiture of UNESCO Chair on Inclusion through Art

Atlas of Everywhere was an exhibition held at Beaconhouse National University at the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (MD-SVAD) on the occasion of the investiture ceremony for the UNESCO Chair on Inclusion through Art.

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.

News Take on Art, Art Dubai - 5th March 2024

Prof. Salima Hashmi, Chairperson,SAF-Pakistan,Explores Pedagogical Networks for Educational Empowerment in South Asia

It is 1947. A young student from the renowned Government College in Lahore is on the run, trying to escape communal riots. He is easily identifiable as a Sikh; his turban marks him from afar. He is waiting for the sun to set, allowing him to make his way towards the refugee camp, not far from the border.