Magazine | Islamic Arts Magazine

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Mar 11, 2024

Major New Migration Museum to open in Rotterdam in 2025

FENIX, a new museum inspired by stories of global migration, will open on a landmark site in Rotterdam’s City Harbour in 2025.

Nov 14, 2023

FEATURE, Architecture

The Architectural Legacy by Bosniaks in Istanbul

A large list of Bosniaks were prominent military commanders, admirals, viziers, pashas, scholars, and artists in the Ottoman Empire. Many left behind numerous monuments like mosques, madrasas, hammams, bezistans, residential facilities, bridges, etc. In this article, we present four selected mosques in Istanbul, sponsored by Bosniaks.

May 19, 2023

FEATURE, Art Collection

MAP Museum of Art & Photography

MAP Museum of Art & Photography revealed one of India's outstanding collections of South Asian art, in a state-of-the-art building in South India's capital city, Bangalore. It officially opened to the public on 18 February 2023.

Feb 21, 2023

FEATURE, Art Collection

Exquisite Quran manuscripts and Islamic calligraphy at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization

Highlights from the Hamid Jafar Quran Collection present remarkable works of calligraphy spanning 14 centuries of Islamic civilization worldwide. 'Sacred Words, Timeless Calligraphy' will be on view until 4 June 2023.

Jan 22, 2023

FEATURE, Architecture

Winners of the 2022 Aga Khan Award for Architecture

Winning projects show promise for communities, innovation and care for the environment

Oct 01, 2022

FEATURE, Architecture

10 Amazing Examples of the Ottoman Mihrab in Istanbul

Mihrab is next to the minbar and mahfil the most known element of any mosque interior. All three elements have a functional and aesthetic role. Mihrab is a semi-circular niche set into the middle of the 'qibla wall' to indicate Mecca's direction.

Jun 25, 2022

FEATURE, Art Collection

Major Exhibition Exploring Cartier’s Inspirations from Islamic Art and Design

Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity Showcases over 400 Objects, Including Iconic Cartier Pieces and Works of Islamic Art from Local and International Collections

May 14, 2022

FEATURE, Artist

The Treasured Art of Huda Al Bakri

An authentic connection between their inner life, emotions, and subconscious

Feb 06, 2022

FEATURE, Architecture

Contemporary Space of the Mosque in Tupale Combines Light and Harmony

The Mosque in Tupale, constructed in 2019, was designed by architect Arber Sadiki. Bekim Mustafa and GÃ«zim Sadiku assisted and collaborated on the project with Fejsall Lutfiu and Xhevat Neziri, who defined the structure of the building. The mosque covers 84 mÂ² and is located in Tupale, a Serbia village in the MedveÄ‘a municipality, in the Jablanica District.

Jan 03, 2022