UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute for South Asian Arts (UMISAA)

News Cologne, Germany - 25th October 2023

Collection Presentation: Pablo Picasso Suite 156 with Ms. Kubra Khademi, UMISAA, Alumna

The pe­ri­od in which the cy­cle was cre­at­ed co­in­cid­ed with the so­cio­cul­tu­r­al pheno­menon of hu­man rights move­ments world­wide, which in Pi­cas­so’s adopt­ed coun­try, France, cul­mi­nat­ed in the events of May 1968 in Paris. In his last cy­cle of prints, Pi­cas­so ex­plores per­so­n­al me­m­ories, love, life, and mor­tal­i­ty, the his­to­ry of West­ern art and cul­ture, and the re­la­tion­ship be­tween artists, mod­els, and view­ers. Their uni­fy­ing el­e­ment is Eros, the Greek god of erot­ic de­sire who re­veals the li­bi­do and pas­sion of all sub­jects. When the se­ries was pre­sent­ed in Paris for the first time in ear­ly 1973, the re­ac­tions were mixed.

News Paris - 16th October 2023
News Bangladesh, Dhaka - 14th August 2023

Chairperson of SAF-Pakistan, Prof. Salima Hashmi, Explores Collaborative Avenues on Bangladesh Visit

Prof. Salima Hashmi, a distinguished educator and influencer, embarked on a significant visit to Bangladesh to foster educational partnerships and cross-border alliances. During her visit, Dr. Hashmi engaged in insightful discussions with key figures, including Vice Chairperson, SAF-Bangaldesh as well as accomplished individuals - Mr. Shimul Saha, Md. Mainul Islam, Mahmud-Ul-Hasan, and Md. Shariful Islam. The meetings centered on mutual professional achievements and strategies for enhancing collaborative initiatives.

News Dhaka, Bangladesh - 13th August 2023

Art Professor & Chairperson,SAF-Pakistan, Salima Hashmi Sparks Collaborative Cultural Dialogue During Visit to SAF- Bangladesh

Prof. Hashmi engaged in a fruitful discussion with Amb. Farooq Sobhan, Chairperson, South Asia Foundation-Bangladesh and Ms. Khushi Kabir, Vice Chairperson, SAF-Bangladesh. The discussions revolved around the promotion and advancement of fine arts in the region and the ongoing initiatives of the South Asia Foundation to support scholars and artists across different SAARC chapters.

News Bangladesh, Dhaka - 11th August 2023

Prof. Salima Hashmi Chairperson, SAF-Pakistan meets with UMISAA's Alumni Mr. Shimul Saha and Mr. Mainul Islam from Bangladesh

Renowned Academic and SAF-Pakistan Chairperson, Professor Slima Hashmi, embarked on a significant visit to Bangaldesh During her stay, Prof. Hashmi engaged in productive discussions with UMISAA Alumni, Mr. Shimul Saha and Mr. Mainul Islam. The meetings revolved around their professional accomplishments and strategies to fortify the SAF network.