As made evident by his extensive body of artistic works, Abdullah Zühdi’s mastery over the classical aesthetic categories of form, harmony, and proportion mean that he can be very accurately described as one of the greatest master calligraphers of the Ottoman period. Although prolific throughout his career, he is mostly [...]
A talk by Yasmine El Dorghamy. Discussion moderated by Venetia Porter. About the talk: For most people, the words ‘Egyptian art’ immediately evoke images of tomb paintings, golden statues, and imposing monuments. For some, they conjure up examples from Coptic or Islamic art. Rarely, however, does mentioning ‘Egyptian art’ inspire [...]
A talk by Yasmine El Dorghamy. Discussion moderated by Venetia Porter. About the talk: For most people, the words ‘Egyptian art’ immediately evoke images of tomb paintings, golden statues, and imposing monuments. For some, they conjure up examples from Coptic or Islamic art. Rarely, however, does mentioning ‘Egyptian art’ inspire [...]
A series of paintings by Reem Nazir based on archive photographs and first-hand accounts both ancient and modern. About the artworks The paintings in Hajj Journey Through the Ages are the culmination of an intensive three-year project by Saudi artist Reem Nazir. Born in her grandfather’s home in the historical [...]
In 1919, at the age of only 13, Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, led a delegation on a five-month long trip to Britain, Ireland and France. He later became king of Saudi Arabia and an international figure of immense importance. The journey had an enduring influence, helping to shape the [...]
A talk exploring Orientalist eclecticism in architecture through the work and 'houses beautiful' of artists F. Church and F. Leighton. About this Event This talk centres on themes of American Orientalism as seen through the work of New York-based artist Frederic Church (1826-1900) and his home, Olana, in the Hudson [...]
Dinner Conversation with SAIS Prof. Sanam Vakil on Middle East We will have a three course set menu, between £40-45 per person. Please use the link below to pre-order by noon of 27th January. Otherwise, the default order will be Salad + Duck Breast + Beans + Chocolate Mousse. Please pre-order your food [...]
The work of forgers, or a gift from the gods to a Palestinian people desperately in need of hope and recognition? This is the story of a 2,500-year-old Greek statue that washed up in a Palestinian fisherman’s net in the waters off Gaza in 2013 found in the waters off [...]
A panel to discuss and present the personal efforts of talented people to preserve, restore and save our heritage About: Among us are those whose calling is to work tirelessly to preserve and save our cultural heritage and artistic traditions. They safeguard valuable legacies from the recent and ancient past in danger of disappearance, threatened by the passing [...]
The fifth in a series of eight public events on Pluralism and Plurality in Islamic Cultures. The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) is constantly striving for a better-built environment. It identifies projects whose achievements have been exemplary and are a source of inspiration for those around the world who [...]
