The Art of Calligraphic Inscriptions in Ottoman Bosnia
All 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, 2019Articles
10 Istanbul Mosques as a Testimony of Astonishing Architectural Achievement
Istanbul 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, 2019
Ottoman Calligraphy and Illumination in 19th Century
The compositions in 19th century were more and more complex and artists aspired to perfect effects and gracefulness.
May 16, 2019
Five of the Most Famous Qur’an Manuscripts from Bosnian Collections
The 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, 2019
Merit Medal Recipients for HIPA’s Eighth Season Announced
17 photographers recognised for their submissions in ‘Hope’ season
May 13, 2019
Mehmed Beg Karadzoz Mosque in Mostar
The masterpiece of Ottoman architecture
May 13, 2019
I Will See It, When I Believe It
The Third Line is pleased to present its summer exhibition I Will See It, When I Believe It, with works by Abbas Akhavan, Farhad Moshiri, Hayv Kahraman, Laleh Khorramian, Rana Begum, Slavs and Tatars, and Sophia Al Maria.
May 11, 2019
Driss Ouadahi: Extra Muros
Extra Muros (outside the walls), Driss Ouadahi's third solo exhibition at Lawrie Shabibi opens on Wednesday 15 May.
May 10, 2019
Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2019 Shortlisted Projects - Part 1
20 shortlisted projects for Aga Khan Award for Architecture have been announced. This article presents the first 5 projects: Alioune Diop University Lecture Building, Warka Water, Ashinaga Uganda Dormitory, Tadjourah SOS Children's Village and Muttrah Fish Market.
May 05, 2019
Sara Rahbar at NADA on Governors Island
Carbon 12 will exhibit a series of carefully selected representative works by the Tehran born-New York based artist Sara Rahbar (b.1976), from the 2010-2011 War series, along with other recent sculptural works and a work from the Flag series.
Apr 24, 2019
Aisha in Wonderland, a Journey to Girona by Maïmouna Guerresi
Maïmouna Guerresi presents new works of photography, video, and installation and she invites the viewer to rethink the relationship between "subjectivity" and "otherness".
Apr 19, 2019
The Third Line Features Works by Iranian and Arab Women Artists at Frieze NY
The Third Line participates in the 8th edition of Frieze New York with a group presentation featuring works by Iranian and Arab women artists, all who either reside in America or have spent time in the country. Imbued with their respective identities, works by Hayv Kahraman, Laleh Khorramian, Monir Farmanfarmaian, Pouran Jinchi and Sara Naim reflect the artists’ varied life experiences, be it through practice, medium, or subject matter.
Apr 11, 2019
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