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Shahida Ahmed’s art fit for the Prime Minister
25.11.2011. in Art News
Shahida Ahmed, a ceramic artist from Pendle UK was invited to 10 Downing Street by the Prime Minister David Cameron to attend the Eid Al-Adha Celebrations this Month. The event was attended by selected guests, including HRH Princess Badiyah from Jordon, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, MEP Sajid Karim and many other Muslims from the UK.
Meem Gallery Exhibited Two Important Works by Parviz Tanavoli & Dia Al-Azzawi at Abu Dhabi Art
21.11.2011. in Exhibition
At this year’s Abu Dhabi Art, Meem Gallery exhibited two major works by modern Middle Eastern masters Parviz Tanavoli and Dia Al-Azzawi.
The Salsali Private Museum officially opened
17.11.2011. in Exhibition
On the 13th of November 2011, the Salsali Private Museum officially opened its doors with the exhibition titled SHOW OFF!
Zaha Hadid, two times winner of the Stirling Prize, celebrates the launch of the Roca London Gallery
16.11.2011. in Architecture
Zaha Hadid Architects and Roca are delighted to announce the opening of a brand new flagship space, the Roca London Gallery, at Imperial Wharf close to Chelsea Harbour. Zaha Hadid Architects were commissioned to create this unique concept which takes its inspiration from the power of water as a transforming element and which will bring the Roca London Gallery to life.
Written Images: Contemporary Calligraphy from the Middle East
11.11.2011. in Exhibition
NEW YORK / The work of more than a dozen influential artists from the Middle East offers a rare glimpse into the contemporary Arab and Iranian art worlds. 'Written Images: Contemporary Calligraphy from the Middle East', curated by noted art historian Karin von Roques, explores the role of traditional Islamic calligraphy and symbols in the contemporary Middle Eastern consciousness. Exhibition opened at Sundaram Tagore New York on November 10, 2011.
One Week at the Museum - Calligraffiti workshops by eL Seed
09.11.2011. in Graffiti art
In the 6th issue of Islamic Arts Magazine we featured the Calligrafiti workshop by a talented artist eL Seed at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar. Now we share a video of this interesting event.