Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display alongside contemporary art ...
New Museum of Islamic Art exhibit shines spotlight on Iraq
The show found a temporary home at the museum largely thanks to the inspiration and practical endeavor of Oded Halahmy, an 86 ...
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Islamic Arts Biennale Showcases Treasures of Islamic Civilization and Contemporary Art
The Islamic Arts Biennale will also feature unique works of contemporary art that highlight the continued artistic contributions of Islamic civilization, allowing visitors to learn about ways of ...
Wall Street Journal15d
On the Ground in Palmyra, Where a Syrian Archaeological Gem Hopes for a Revival
PALMYRA, Syria—Abdurahman Abu Hamza, a farmer from the Syrian city of Deir Ezzour, last visited the ancient ruins of Palmyra on a school trip as a child. Last week, he strolled with friends past ...
Arab Times17d
Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah: A unique showcase of past and present art forms
The Biennale, which runs until May 25 and is titled "And in Between," is the first of its kind in the world, dedicated to celebrating Islamic arts. It offers a unique platform for reflection, renewal, ...
Wall Street Journal22d
How Trump Can Counter Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
But given the Islamic Republic’s precarious standing in the Middle East, its ever-worsening economy tied to a collapsing currency and shortages of energy and gas, and a foreboding among many ...
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The radiance of Islamic art : masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic art in Berlin
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