The Mariyam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (MDSVAD) at BNU held its spectacular Annual Degree Show 2025 from June 28 to July 04, featuring the outstanding work of 101 graduating students. The event was a vibrant, week-long celebration of imagination, skill, and bold artistic exploration.
The show was inaugurated by Mr. Tariq Sayeed Saigol, Chairman of Kohinoor Maple Leaf Group (KMLG), who graced the event as Guest of Honour. He was joined by Mrs. Nasreen Kasuri, Chairperson of the Beaconhouse National University Fund, Mr. Shafqat Mahmood, Prof. Rashid Rana, Dean of MDSVAD, and Dr. Moeed Yusuf, Vice Chancellor of BNU. Together, they toured the expansive displays, appreciating the depth and diversity of student work across disciplines. The Degree Show attracted not just the general public, but a stellar lineup of renowned celebrities, scholars, and industry leaders. The presence of Fawad Afzal Khan (actor and producer), Prof. Dr. Iram Zia Raja (Dean, Faculty of Design at NCA), Zaheer Uddin (writer and director), Noor ul Hassan (actor and TV host), and Mr. Fakir Syed Aijazuddin OBE (historian and academic) added immense prestige and excitement to the occasion. More than just an academic exhibition, the MDSVAD Degree Show 2025 stood as a powerful testament to BNU’s unwavering commitment to excellence in the arts. The event not only celebrated the graduates’ creative achievements but also reaffirmed MDSVAD’s status as a national leader in visual arts education, innovation, and cultural discourse.
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