Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (MD-SVAD) At BNU Lahore Unveils Largest Annual Degree Show

Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (MD-SVAD) At BNU Lahore Unveils Largest Annual Degree Show
The Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (MD-SVAD) at Beaconhouse National University (BNU) in Lahore proudly presents its Annual Degree Show, featuring the work of 113 undergraduate students.

This year's exhibition is the largest in BNU's history and showcases the culmination of four years of hard work and creative exploration of students across five bachelor's degree programs: BA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Expanded Arts and Design, BFA Visual Arts, BDes Visual Communication Design, BDes Textile, and BDes Fashion.

Professor Rashid Rana, Dean of SVAD, expressed his utmost enthusiasm and pride in hosting the most monumental Annual Degree Show in BNU's history. He emphasised the school's unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of creative leaders and commended the students for their outstanding achievements.

Professor Rana highlighted that the show serves as an unparalleled platform for these young artists to showcase their immense talents, unique perspectives, and artistic visions. Notably, this year's exhibition features the ground breaking projects from the inaugural batch of the Interdisciplinary Expanded Arts and Design (IEDA) program, adding a new dimension to the already exceptional line up.

The grand opening of the show took place on June 17, 2023, and was inaugurated by Dr. Shaista Sohail, the honorary Executive Director of Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, along with Dr. Moeed Yusuf, Vice Chancellor of BNU. Distinguished guests from the art industry, including prominent figures and influencers, were also in attendance.