The organisers of the Islamic Arts Biennale have ceased trying to define Islamic art in favour of encouraging full expression of what it means to be a Muslim in the most diverse and inclusive way poss ...

Last summer, when On Weaving was named the winner of the inaugural AlMusalla Prize, an international competition for designs of modular prayer spaces, the team behind the proposal had little time to ...

There are superior examples, more specialised or localised versions, but never has there been anything like the Islamic Arts Biennale (IAB), launched in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ... elaborate woven ...

Also influenced by Surrealism is Wassily Kandinsky’s Pointillé (estimate: $250,000 – 350,000). The Russian painter and art ...

Saudi Ambassador to Mauritius Fayez bin Meshal Al-Temyat recently met with Rubna Daureeawo, member of the Mauritius National ...

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The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, speaks with BOLA BADMUS on the recent arrest of Boko Haram elements in Ilesa, Osun State, and the need for governors of South West states to ...

The lavishly mounted exhibition brings art to the people, especially pilgrims traveling to the faith’s birthplace.

This proposal arises in the context of regional power struggles, normalization agreements, and Saudi Arabia’s aspirations for a greater role in Islamic affairs. While some argue that Saudi ...

redefines Islamic art to put Saudi Arabia on global art map Inside the Islamic Arts Biennale: A Rare Look at the Kaaba’s Drapes.(Image by X/WACommunity) Known as the Kiswah, it is made of black ...

Discover Saudi Arabia's National Pavilion at Biennale 2025, showcasing The Um Slaim School's innovative architectural ...