Prof Salima Hashmi’s Open Studio 2025: A Landmark Cultural Event for UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts

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News UMISAA - 6th December 2025

South Asia Foundation (SAF) is delighted to share that Prof. Salima Hashmi, Chairperson SAF-Pakistan and Director of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts (UMISAA), will be presenting an Open Studio event on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at Rohtas 2, Lahore.
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The showcase reflects Ms. Hashmi’s continued commitment to nurturing South Asian artistic expression, cultural dialogue, and creative scholarship—values deeply embedded in SAF’s mission. Featuring her latest body of work, the Open Studio invites art enthusiasts, scholars, SAF alumni, and the wider community to experience an immersive journey into contemporary visual narratives.

The exhibition is inspired by Pablo Neruda’s evocative words:
“Someday, somewhere – anywhere, unfailingly, you’ll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.”

The Open Studio will be open from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the opening day, and the show will continue until Thursday, 15 January 2026. Visitors may attend during regular gallery hours: Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (closed on Friday and Sunday).

Venue: Rohtas 2, 156-G, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Contact: +92 42 35884044 | rohtasgallery@gmail.com

Instagram: @rohtas2gallery

SAF extends its warmest wishes to Prof. Salima Hashmi for another successful and inspiring showcase that highlights the cultural richness and creative excellence of the South Asian region.