The award ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Moeed Yusuf, Vice Chancellor of BNU, and Prof. Rashid Rana, Dean of the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (MD-SVAD) and UNESCO Chairholder for ‘Inclusion through Art.’ Both leaders applauded Mrs. Saigol's pivotal role in nurturing the contemporary art landscape of the country.
Celebrated figures from Pakistan’s art community, including Dr. Musarrat Hassan, Ms. Sameera Raja, Mr. Quddus Mirza, and Dr. Jahanara Saigol, shared their reflections on Mrs. Saigol’s legacy. Their remarks underscored the vital impact of her contributions in shaping the art ecosystem and inspiring emerging generations of artists and curators.
