http://islamicartsmagazine.com Blog about Islamic arts English Elvira Bojadzic i Kenan Surkovic Copyright 2012 2012-05-20T11:09:34+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/world_press_photo_exhibition_in_sarajevo/ 745 SARAJEVO / The exhibition World Press Photo Sarajevo, at the Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina, shows 169 winning images from the most recent annual World Press Photo Contest. The exhibitions will run until Maj 22, 2012, then it will move to Banja Luka, and will be open until June 4, 2012. Photography 2012-05-20T10:09:34+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/33_years_of_creativity/ 740 SARAJEVO / The retrospective exhibition by Salim Obralić, a well known artist in Bosnia and Herzegovina opened in Bosniak Institute. The exhibition 'Pocitelj in Summer and Winter' shows paintings of the old Bosnian town between 1978 and 2011. The exhibition will run until September 2012. Exhibition 2012-05-13T17:04:47+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/rira_gallery/ 738 DUBAI / The newest addition to the gallery landscape in Dubai, RIRA Gallery presents its debut exhibition 'Respect to Time' with highlights from the young Iranian art scene. Located on the lower level of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), RIRA Gallery will inaugurate its first art space on May 16, 2012. Art Events 2012-05-10T09:39:20+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/mohamed_kanoo_at_meem_gallery/ 737 DUBAI, 15 May – 5 July 2012 / Meem Gallery is proud to present Mohamed Kanoo’s second solo exhibition at the gallery, displaying his recent work. 'Fun w/Fen' presents the artist’s humorous interpretation of topical issues including religion, culture, politics and popular culture. Exhibition 2012-05-08T07:24:30+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/spectral_imprints/ 734 DUBAI / The exhibition ‘Spectral Imprints’ is focusing on the preoccupations the five projects narrating the past and the difficulties of representing something tangible of a moment in time. Exhibition 2012-05-01T06:39:59+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/hajj_-_reflexions_the_photo_exhibition_by_five_authors_in_sarajevo/ 733 SARAJEVO / The Photo Exhibition 'Hajj - Reflexions' by Didier and Džemila Torche, Samir and Amela Jordamović and Jakub Salkić opened last Monday at the Art Gallery of BiH, in the presence of a numerous officials and visitors. Exhibition 2012-04-30T08:20:30+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/from_classical_to_contemporary_islamic_art/ 732 SARAJEVO / An exhibition 'From Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art' was organized at the International University in Sarajevo. Visitors from Sarajevo and Istanbul had an opportunity to see more then 70 artworks by Bosnian and Turkish artists. Exhibition 2012-04-28T17:12:22+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/sothebys_sale_of_arts_of_the_islamic_world/ 731 SOTHEBY’S LONDON / The Auction 'Arts of the Islamic World' featuring distinguished Islamic works of art including magnificent examples of weaponry; rare and important manuscripts; fine ceramic wares; jewellery and fine tapestries and rugs will take place today (on 25th April, 2012). The auction comprises 290 lots and is expected to realise £7 – 10 million. The sale will also feature an exceptional selection of ceramics from 'Part Two of the Harvey B. Plotnick Collection'. Auction 2012-04-25T08:32:16+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/sothebys_sale_an_eye_for_opulence_art_of_the_ottoman_empire/ 730 LONDON - Sotheby’s / A sale of a private collection of Ottoman art, 'An Eye for Opulence: Art of the Ottoman Empire', is taking place today (April 24, 2012), during ‘Turkish and Islamic Week: Classical to Contemporary’. Auction 2012-04-24T09:07:40+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/through_the_looking_glass_by_emirati_artist_lamya_gargash/ 729 DUBAI / In her first solo exhibition, Emirati artist Lamya Gargash presents a provocative new body of work that examines identity, perception and acceptance in modern day society. The exhibition will be on display at The Third Line from April 25 until May 30 2012. Exhibition 2012-04-23T03:41:18+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/light_from_the_south_an_exhibition_by_sean_scully_inspired_by_/ 728 ALHAMBRA / Sean Scully, an Irish-born American painter and printmaker, is exhibiting canvases, watercolors and photographs at the Palace of Charles V, in Monumental Complex of the Alhambra and Generalife. The exhibition will run until June 10, 2012. Exhibition 2012-04-22T13:11:27+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/survivals_contemporary_art_exhibition_by_iranian_artists/ 727 GENEVA / The second contemporary art exhibition by Iranian artists, 'Survivals', curated by Mojgan Endjavi-Barbé opened at Lʼespace Le Commun, Bâtiment d'Art Contemporain (BAC), in Geneva-Switzerland. The exhibition will run until May 3rd 2012. Exhibition 2012-04-21T08:27:23+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/defiance_a_striking_exhibition_by_5_palestinian_artists_from_gaza/ 725 LONDON / Leytonstone's Stone Space gallery is hosting 'Defiance' an exhibition of work by 5 Palestinian artists from Gaza in conjunction with Arts Canteen. The exhibition presents work which illustrates the determination of five artists to overcome the environment in which they work while simultaneously being inspired and challenged by it. Exhibition 2012-04-19T04:30:49+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/the_muscat_international_festival_for_arts_and_crafts_2012/ 724 Muscat Municipality, Sultanate of Oman and the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), Istanbul, jointly organised the second session of the Muscat International Festival for Arts and Crafts on 3 February – 01 March 2012 in Muscat. The Festival was accompanied by 'Muscat International Award for Innovation and Creativity in the Crafts' (worth US$100,000); and the 'International Exhibition of Artisans-as at-work'. Art Events 2012-04-15T15:37:52+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/alserkal_family_honored_with_patron_of_the_arts_award_by_hh_sheikh_mohammed/ 723 DUBAI / Alserkal family was recognized with Patron of the Arts Award by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for the contribution within the development of the cultural landscape of Dubai and the UAE. Art News 2012-04-12T09:03:21+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/11541_sarajevo_red_line/ 721 SARAJEVO / On the occasion of 20th anniversary of Sarajevo siege, the renowned Bosnian theater director Haris Pašović created a performance named ‘11541 Sarajevo Red Line’. Art News 2012-04-06T09:50:53+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/the_photo_exhibition_somali_refugees_by_ikram_erdogan/ 720 SARAJEVO / In Hanikah, across the Gazi Husrev Bey's Mosque, we had an opportunity to see a photo exhibition presenting Somali refugees. The exhibition was organized by IHH - the Foundation for Human Rights and Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief and the Istanbul Educational and Cultural Center. The exhibition was open from 2nd to 5th of April 2012. Photography 2012-04-05T17:31:51+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/the_unique_art_of_ebru_marbling/ 719 In this interview Songül Sönmez, an awarded Turkish ebru artist shares with us her art and her views of ebru art in Turkey. Interview 2012-04-03T14:50:16+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/my_place_on_the_isle_exploring_faith_and_identity/ 718 ART COMPETITION – OLYMPICS 2012 / GET INVOLVED... Mica Creative is leading a unique art competition in the spirit of the Olympics, creating cross cultural and business exchange. Closing date for submissions is Monday 30th April 2012 and a Gala Awards Dinner will be held in June. Winners will receive a cash prize, exhibition in Sloane Square and media exposure, complimented with a ‘Pop up’ exhibition on King’s Road/Sloane Square from 24th July – 8th September. Competitions 2012-03-28T13:15:46+00:00 http://islamicartsmagazine.com/blog/view/the_arts_of_giving/ 717 DOHA / Gifts of the Sultan: The Arts of Giving at the Islamic Courts, first shown in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art last fall, this exhibition has its own global Life Story now, traveling from Los Angeles, California to Houston, Texas and now to Doha, Qatar for its final viewing. The exhibition is on view from March 19 to June 2, 2012 at the Museum of Islamic Art - Doha. Exhibition 2012-03-28T06:52:05+00:00