At the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century, the most famous Bosnian calligrapher was Hafiz Ibrahim Sehovic (d.1812). For many years he was the main imam in Sarajevo Emperor’s Mosque hence his nickname Emperor’s imam.
May 28, 2019The bridge is not monumental but is nonetheless aesthetically pleasing, particularly due to elegance of how it fits perfectly into its natural environment. Built of cut limestone, it possesses seven arches. The landmark bridge at Plandište spans 52 m; it is 4.5 m wide and 4.5 m tall at its highest or middle point.
May 27, 2019All monumental domed mosques in Bosnia have high quality calligraphic inscriptions made in stone that were generally created by the domestic calligraphers and masters.
May 23, 2019Istanbul has many amazing mosques, so this is just a small selection of ten Istanbul Mosques that represent astonishing architectural achievement. A true legacy for generations to come.
May 20, 2019The compositions in 19th century were more and more complex and artists aspired to perfect effects and gracefulness.
May 16, 2019The Bosnian collections are very rich of Islamic manuscripts, and, among them, the transcripts of Qur'an stand out. We singled out five the most famous ones.
May 14, 2019The masterpiece of Ottoman architecture
May 13, 2019Qajar Ceramics - Bridging Tradition and Modernity Exhibition is on view at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM)
Mar 31, 2019I'm proud that my work is socially conscious and engaged, and I admit that I have difficulties with the necessary commercialism of the art world
Dec 21, 2018'In the Mirror' (U ogledalu) opened at the National Museum of BiH. The exhibition will be on view until June 1, 2018.
Dec 10, 2018A major re-display of the British Museum's world-class Islamic collection opens on October 18, 2018
Oct 10, 2018V&A Dundee opens its doors for the first time to the public on September 15, 2018, to show its beautiful, light-filled interiors designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma
Sep 13, 2018
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