The Mughals: Power & Beauty at the Indian Court
Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham University of BirminghamCurator’s Talk,
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The Mughals: Power & Beauty at the Indian Court
Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham University of BirminghamCurator’s Talk, 11.30am and 1.15pm In the Green Bay, Barber Institute of Fine Arts. Further details about the exhibition can be found here: http://barber.org.uk/the-mughals-power-and-beauty-at-the-indian-court/
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Mecca, Madinah and the works of Abdullah Zuhdi
university of York University of York, York, United KingdomAs 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 [...]
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Reviving the Ancient, or Stepping Out of its Shadow? The Journey of Modern Art in Egypt
Leighton House Museum 18 Stafford Terrace, London, United KingdomA 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 [...]
Reviving the Ancient, or Stepping Out of its Shadow? The Journey of Modern Art in Egypt
Leighton House Museum 18 Stafford Terrace, London, United KingdomA 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 [...]
Hajj Journey Through the Ages
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Jalan Lembah Perdana 50480, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaA 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 [...]
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Faisal: A Life at the Heart of the 20th Century
Leonard Wolfson Auditorium Leonard Wolfson Auditorium, Wolfson College, Oxford, United KingdomIn 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 [...]
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Re-envisioning the Promised Land: Orientalism through Olana & Leighton House
Leighton House Museum 18 Stafford Terrace, London, United KingdomA 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 [...]
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A Dinner Conversation with SAIS Professor Sanam Vakil on Middle East
Côte Brasserie - St Paul’s 26 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7DR, London, England, GBDinner 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 Apollo of Gaza
Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre SOAS , University of London Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square , London , WC1H 0XG, London, Greater London, GBThe 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 [...]