Articles

Illuminating the Word

From the abstract to the literal, from traditional painting to calligraffiti, the power of the word is explored in myriad ways through the works of today's generation of artists.

The Complex Geometry of Islamic Design by Eric Broug

In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in mosques, madrasas, palaces, and private homes. And despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass to draw circles and a ruler to make lines within them. Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design.

‘Light Bodies’ by Maimouna Guerresi

Composed of photographic works, sculpture, installation and video, made in different periods, the exhibition 'Light Bodies' will be on view from March 5-8, 2015 at Volta NY and from March 20- May 1, 2015 at the Mariane Ibrahim Gallery in Seattle.

Sharjah Timelapse

The commissioned timelapse photography project highlights Sharjah as an amazing world destination in celebration of it being the Islamic Culture Capital of 2014.

Downtown Ramadan Art Exhibition

The captivating beauty of Islamic art will take the centre stage this summer, at Emaar's Ramadan tent Downtown, and at The Gallery at Emaar Pavilion in Downtown Dubai.

Palestinian-American Artist Manal Deeb

In our online Gallery we are presenting Manal Deeb, a Palestinian-American artist. Her goal is to bring her Palestinian heritage to speak across times and places, therefore her work is adapted from the history, presence and to an extent the unseen future of Palestine.