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In a rare interview, the spiritual leader describes his global approach to helping Islamic communities help themselves, while ...

What is “Islamic art”? This question has remained open since ... We placed these historic objects beside a contemporary wall installation by the artist Ayman Yossri Daydban that highlighted ...

It can be scary to drill holes in the wall. For the first entry in our new ... a big piece of framed art, or a floating shelf or cabinet. Whatever it is you’re hanging, the crux of the job ...

ISTANBUL, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opposition figure and potential challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, appeared in court on Friday to deny charges ...

The Islamic Arts Biennale will also feature unique works of contemporary art that highlight the continued artistic contributions of Islamic civilization, allowing visitors to learn about ways of ...

February 12, 2025 • Experts analyzing the painting have several theories about why this unidentified woman has remained submerged for more than a century.

The Biennale, which runs until May 25 and is titled "And in Between," is the first of its kind in the world, dedicated to celebrating Islamic arts. It offers a unique platform for reflection, renewal, ...

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Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series is the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, by IM Pei, the first "mega-museum in the Gulf". This austere stack of limestone ...

Westend61 / Getty Images A Chinese Wall is an ethical concept of separation between groups, departments, or individuals within the same organization—a virtual barrier that prohibits ...