Sara Rahbar: Carry me home
'Carry me home' reflects upon the relationship between self and Other as well as the socio-political tensions present in nationalism’s relationship to violence.
Jun 03, 2018Articles
Al-Tibb: Healing Traditions in Islamic Medical Manuscripts
The exhibition 'Al-Tibb: Healing Traditions in Islamic Medical Manuscripts' seeks to deliver an illustrious journey of the Islamic medicine through a showcase of 73 artefacts, by drawing the focus on medical manuscripts, along with accompanying objects.
May 28, 2018
The Diving Bell & The Butterfly
"...Viewed together, the artwork offers audiences the chance to ponder upon the systems that exist in daily life as well as enjoying stunning pieces of craftsmanship from regional practitioners." (Anna Seaman)
May 26, 2018
Silhouette Photography Winners Announced for HIPA’s Instagram Photo Contest
The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has concluded the April edition of the Instagram Photo Contest which was titled ‘Silhouette’. A total of five winners were announced for the competition which received submissions under the hashtag #HIPAContest_Silhouette. The contest winners hailed from; Egypt, Indonesia and Kuwait respectively.
May 21, 2018
Each Day an Artist
An exhibition conceived for the holy month of Ramadan
May 19, 2018
Rachid Koraïchi’s New Works
October Gallery, London, announces its forthcoming exhibition of new works by Rachid Koraïchi. Following 'Ecstatic Flow' held at October Gallery in 2010, this will be the artist’s second solo show with the gallery.
May 10, 2018
Iranian Calligrapher Mostafa Nourbakhsh
Nourbakhsh works on the threshold between the traditional and the modern. Unconcerned with decorative arts, he strives for deeper meaning, reaching towards what he defines as 'the soul of the art'.
May 08, 2018
Art of Orient and Orientalism
On the 3rd of May, on the occasion of its sale of 'Art of Orient and Orientalism', the Civilization’s Department of MILLON auction house offers at auction 335 lots composed of paintings, manuscripts, books, jewellery, ceramics, furniture and textiles or astronomical instruments.
Apr 30, 2018
Qatar Museums Explores the Vanishing Heritage of Syria in a Striking New Exhibition
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha will present a major exhibition entitled Syria Matters, opening on 23 November 2018 as part of the MIA's ten-year anniversary celebrations as Qatar's first world-class international museum.
Apr 29, 2018
Lulwah Al Homoud: Beyond the Grid
Abstract artworks influenced by traditional Islamic art
Apr 26, 2018
Highlights from World Art Dubai
Fourth season of World Art Dubai shows artworks from more than 300 artists and galleries
Apr 20, 2018
Merit Medal Recipients for HIPA’s Seventh Season
17 photographers recognised for their submissions in ‘The Moment’ season
Apr 18, 2018
Stay in touch
Keep up to date with IAM's special offers, giveaways and news in your preferred format.