Explore the transformative Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, showcasing traditional and contemporary art pieces challenging ...

Witness the meticulous process of creating cement tiles, where talented artisans combine artistry with skillful craftsmanship ...

Saudi Arabia's Islamic arts biennale in Jeddah is showcasing a fusion of traditional Islamic art and contemporary creativity ...

Under a vast canopy of tents in the Saudi city of Jeddah, religious artefacts are on display alongside contemporary art ...

It immediately felt inviting.The works on display also beckoned me inside as I began to get a sense of what today’s artistic ...

What is “Islamic art”? This question has remained open since the term was coined by Western art historians in the 19th century. The debate is alive and well today among scholars who are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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