Muslims Protest Wikipedia Images of Muhammad Feb 7, 2008
"Some of the most beautiful images in Islamic art are manuscript images of Muhammad.". Related. (Fox News)
* [ART JOURNAL]: First and last Jan 17, 2008
Pattern and Decoration, the last art movement of the 20th century, covered large spaces with patterns inspired by everything from quilts to Islamic art ... As a group they found an eloquent advocate in the critic and historian Amy Goldin, who was immersed in the study of Islamic art ... And even if Jaudon doesn't insist on Islamic art as a source for her crisp interlace designs, it surely had some effect. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Museum continues Iran focus Jan 7, 2008
Grigor is an assistant professor of art history whose interests include Islamic art and architecture. Kotchikian is an instructor of political science and assistant director for international affairs. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Museum recovers stolen antique clocks Nov 13, 2007
Jerusalem's L.A. Mayer Museum of Islamic Art said thieves stole some 100 clocks and watches from its 200-piece collection in 1983 ... The clocks are not connected to Islamic Art but were donated by Sir David Salomons, the first Jewish Lord Mayor of London, whose daughter founded the museum in Jerusalem. (Yahoo News)
Building of Iraqi police barracks threatens heritage site Nov 1, 2007
Alistair Northedge, professor of Islamic art and archaeology at the Sorbonne, told the Guardian the decision to base the police training centre so close to the ancient city was "quite unnecessary", and urged Iraqi authorities to use the acres of space elsewhere. The lack of security has also interfered with the reconstruction of the city's al-Askari shrine, one of the holiest places in Shia Islam. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Raja Ravi Varma painting nets a record 600000 Oct 29, 2007
2 million in its sale of Indian and Islamic art in London. A historic Raj painting by Raja Ravi Varma has created a record of 602,400. (Economic Times)
13th century Koran fetches record price at auction Oct 24, 2007
"Today's extraordinary sale total is one of the highest ever for Islamic Art at Christie's, reflecting the depth of demand and very strong prices realised throughout the field of classical Islamic Art," said William Robinson, director of Islamic Art and Carpets and Head of sale at Christie's. "Fiercely competitive bidding on the telephone, in the room and on the Internet led to a particularly lively salesroom.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
PKI-linked song brings pain for family of composer Oct 2, 2007
The competition spanned into art and culture, when the Indonesia National Party (PNI) joined together with the National Art Council (LKN); Masyumi cooperated with the Association of Islamic Art and Culture (HSBI); and the PKI associated with the People's Art Council (Lekra). "Lekra embraced Banyuwangi artists, including Muhammad Arief," said Fatrah, who was active at HSBI.. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Swedish artist goes into hiding following Al Qaeda death threat Sep 19, 2007
Islamic art has therefore tended to be abstract or decorative. Shia Islamic tradition is far less strict on this ban. (Christian Science Monitor)
Indonesian Islamic art on the block Sep 10, 2007
Sidharta auction house, which specializes in contemporary fine art and classical paintings, has announced its next sale will be of Islamic art ... Amid the media hype in the contemporary art world over the work of blue-chip artists, the event, which is the first of its kind in the country, and the region for that matter, shows the emerging interest of serious collectors in Islamic art and architecture ... Though the Istiqlal Festivals in 1991 and late 1995 in Indonesia were comprehensive... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Quebec City: 400 candles, and a yearlong blowout Aug 28, 2007
ca) on the Plains of Abraham will show 277 pieces from the Louvre in an exhibit entitled "The Louvre in Quebec City: Arts and Life." Katherine Noreau, a spokeswoman for the Quebec museum, called the loan unprecedented and noted that pieces will be shown from all departments of the Louvre collections, including Egyptian Antiquity, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquity, Oriental Antiquity and Islamic Art, and will include art objects, paintings, sculptures and graphic art. From June 20 to July 29 of... (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Art meets war in Iraq, and one loses Jul 26, 2007
The many civilizations that passed through Iraq left an imprint on its artists, from the winged bulls that guarded Assyrian city gates to the elegant calligraphy of Islamic art. Now those who inherited that proud tradition are scattered across the Middle East, Europe and the United States. (Los Angeles Times)
California moves up 2008 primary Jul 22, 2007
In pictures: Islamic art. Your pictures: Flooding in the UK. (Yahoo News -- Campaign Finance)
Obesity to fuel Alzheimer's rise Jul 22, 2007
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Giving Millions: Blackstone's Studzinski, Duffield Prod U.K. Art Donations Jul 17, 2007
The Jameel Gallery of Islamic art was funded by Mohammed Jameel, president of the Abdul Latif Jameel Group based in Saudi Arabia. The John Madejski garden opened in 2005 with 2 million pounds from the eponymous donor. (Bloomberg -- UK)
The unseen Islam Jul 12, 2007
Sex and alcohol in Islamic art. Yes, finds Michael Glover, in a new exhibition that reveals the secrets of an ancient culture. (Times Online)
Africa: Aga Khan Marks Golden Jubilee As Spiritual Leader of Ismaili Muslims Jul 11, 2007
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) - another key AKDN agency - has been involved in a number of cultural projects that range from organising exhibitions of Islamic art to rehabilitation of historic sites, buildings and neighbourhoods from Hunza in the north of Pakistan to Kabul in Afghanistan to Cairo, Egypt and Mali in northern Africa. The AKTC is currently negotiating private public partnership agreements with the authorities in India, Pakistan, Egypt and Syria for the rehabilitation of... (allAfrica.com)
Stunning debut for Toronto-bound treasures Jul 11, 2007
Downstairs, the treasures that will one day fill the museum are about to go on display for the first time in a show called Spirit & Life: Masterpieces of Islamic Art from the Aga Khan Museum Collection ... A 17th-century watercolour and gold painting of the Iranian Shah Abbas II and the Mughal ambassador at court from the London exhibition Spirit Masterpieces of Islamic Art ... Amassing treasures for his cultural foundation may have been easier for the Aga Khan than for some as he points out in... (Globe and Mail)
Oil millionaires chase dwindling supply of Islamic treasures Jul 4, 2007
BANGKOK: Nasser David Khalili, made one of the richest men in Britain by the soaring value of his Islamic art, said the jump in prices of old works by Muslim artists had barely begun. "Anyone who says Islamic art is expensive is dreaming," said Khalili, an Iranian-born Jewish collector ... "Islamic art is still underappreciated and undervalued compared to other areas of the art market," said Edward Gibbs, head of Islamic and Indian Art at Sotheby's, the world's second-largest auction house after... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Islamic art's dwindling trove of relics Jul 4, 2007
Islamic art's dwindling trove of relics - International Herald Tribune. Islamic art's dwindling trove of relics ... BANGKOK: Nasser David Khalili, catapulted into the top five of Britain's rich list by the soaring value of his Islamic art, said that the jump in prices for old works by Muslim artists has barely begun. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Oil Millionaires Chase Dwindling Supply of Ancient Islamic Art Treasures Jul 3, 2007
July 3 (Bloomberg) -- Nasser David Khalili, catapulted into the top five of the U.K. rich list by the soaring value of his Islamic art, said the jump in prices for old works by Muslim artists has barely begun. Anyone who says Islamic art is expensive is dreaming,'' said Khalili, an Iranian-born Jewish collector ... Islamic art is still under-appreciated and undervalued compared to other areas of the art market,'' said Edward Gibbs, 42, head of Islamic and Indian Art at Sotheby's, the world's... (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Art Museums of Boston & Cambridge Jun 14, 2007
Not to be missed are the ancient woodblock prints and the museum s brilliant collection of Islamic art. (Suite101.com)
New festival is already biggest of its kind in North America Jun 13, 2007
After that, there's the new Royal Conservatory of Music and the Aga Khan Islamic art centre. "We may not hit it again in terms of timing," allowed the festival's other co-founder, David Pecaut, "but we're working with all these organizations.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Close watch for Islamic art Jun 10, 2007
THE biggest security operation in the Art Gallery of NSW's history is being mounted for an Islamic arts exhibition ... "It has nothing to do with it being Islamic art, but more because it is such an important international collection and [has] not been seen in Australia before," she said ... "The idea is to present Islamic art not as religious, but as an art that affected people in their everyday lives," said the Khalili collection's deputy curator, Nahla Nassar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Duleep Singh Bust Sold For 1.5 M May 2, 2007
Crowning a week of extraordinary auctions in Indian and Islamic art, the marble bust of Maharajah Duleep Singh sold in London for 43 times its estimated value ... This dramatic sale by Bonhams rounded out an extraordinary week that also saw staggering sums change hands for Islamic art at Sotheby s and Christie s.. (Suite101.com)
Mittal tops UK's rich list with 19.25bn May 1, 2007
The two new faces in this year's top 10 are Islamic art collector David Khalili, with 5. 8 billion, and businessman Jim Ratcliffe, who made his 3. (Business Report, South Africa)
Billionaire's row Apr 29, 2007
The two new faces in this year's top 10 are Islamic art collector David Khalili and businessman Jim Ratcliffe ... 8 billion fortune by amassing a huge collection of Islamic art. (ITV.com)
British rich just keep getting richer in new list Apr 29, 2007
Khalili, an Iranian who now lives in London, has built up a huge collection of Islamic art. Ratcliffe has been dubbed the chemical industry's "answer to Lakshmi Mittal" for building up his business empire over the past 15 years. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Guest Fulbright scholar helps students and public see more Apr 13, 2007
She is an assistant professor of Islamic art and architecture at Pillais College of Architecture in Mumbai, India ... So the question is "Why would people in Madison want to attend lectures on Islamic art and architecture?". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Around the Square - Easter in the Holy Land Apr 11, 2007
From our hotel on the Mount of Olives we looked down upon the magnificent Dome of the Rock, the celebrated shrine containing a spectacular example of Islamic art. It was constructed to honor Mohammed of Ghor, most important ruler of the Ghuri dynasty of Persia. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Farhat: Louvre Abu Dhabi Mar 27, 2007
Three out of eight of the departments that structure the Louvre collection contain art from the Middle East and North Africa and are categorized as such: Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities and Islamic Art. If this latest transaction with Abu Dhabi does in fact indicate a move to exploit Frances patrimony, then it must be acknowledged that the French culture being disputed over is not purely French nor is it devoid of a ruthless colonial history. (Zmag.org)
Bust of Ranjit Singh's son to be sold Mar 25, 2007
Claire Penhallurick, head of Indian and Islamic art at Bonhams, said it was difficult to put a price on such a rare piece. There is only one reference in the National Archive where Queen Victoria mentioned the bust in a letter to her son and several experts did not know its existence. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Make the National Art Gallery different Mar 22, 2007
The museum, which opened in 1990, houses an extensive collection of Islamic art and artefacts tracing the countrys traditional culture. I completely fell in love with the place, she said of the institution. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Closing Time in the West Mar 14, 2007
After all, most Muslims are deeply offended by representational art, which is why Islamic art is magnificent in its patterns, colors and calligraphy, but is a void when it comes to portraiture. And, in case the Abu Dhabi Louvre renters haven't noticed, Christian-European representational oils are the strongest part of the Louvre's magnificent collection. (Human Events Online)
TONY BLANKLEY: Closing time in the West Mar 14, 2007
After all, most Muslims are deeply offended by representational art, which is why Islamic art is magnificent in its patterns and colors and calligraphy, but is a void when it comes to portraiture. And, in case the Abu Dhabi Louvre renters haven't noticed, Christian-European representational oils are the strongest part of the Louvre's magnificent collection. (Washington Times)
Rapper Diddy sued over 'assault' Mar 11, 2007
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Washington Post Mar 9, 2007
Overseeing the effort is Sumaidaie, an electrical engineer by training, a poet and Islamic art connoisseur by inclination. His soon-to-be-vacated Dupont Circle office is a study in good lighting and precision. (Harper's Magazine)
In picturesPrince and Duchess continue their tour of the Gulf states Feb 26, 2007
The couple were also given a tour around the new Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, the capital city of Qatar, on Saturday. The Duchess of Cornwall wore gold and pearl bracelets and carried a woven handbag as she toured the Museum of Islamic Art. (BBC News -- UK)
Medieval Islamic Architecture Presages 20th-century Mathematics Feb 26, 2007
"It could be proof of a major role of mathematics in medieval Islamic art or it could have been just a way for artisans to construct their art more easily. It would be incredible if it were all coincidence, though. At the very least, it shows us a culture that we often don't credit enough was far more advanced than we ever thought before." ... For medieval Islamic artisans, they may have represented a toolkit for generating huge numbers of distinctive tile patterns without the lengthy,... (Science Daily)
Medieval Islamic artists made amazing maths breakthrough Feb 26, 2007
Washington: Medieval Islamic artists came up with magnificently sophisticated architectural patterns using complex geometric concepts that were not understood by Western mathematicians and physicists until the late 20th century, scientists have found ... "This would be a hitherto undiscovered episode in the spectacular developments of geometry in Islamic lands ... achieved by artisans probably inspired by theoretical mathematicians," said Islamic art specialist Oleg Grabar. (Gulf News)
Islamic artists were 500 years ahead of Western scientists Feb 25, 2007
Islamic artists were exploiting a mathematical principle to decorate buildings with complicated patterns of tiles more than 500 years before its discovery in the West ... "It could be proof of a major role of mathematics in medieval Islamic art, or it could have been just a way for artisans to construct their art more easily," said Mr Lu ... Lu and Steinhardt show in a study published in the journal Science that by the 13th century Islamic artisans had begun producing patterns using a small set... (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
More UK soldiers for Afghanistan Feb 24, 2007
" There are currently about 5,600 British troops in Afghanistan. The 1,300 of those currently in Kabul will come out of that region shortly. The majority of those troops will go south to Helmand except for about 400 who will leave Afghanistan. The remaining 5,200 troops in the country will be bolstered by the expected extra 1,000 troops, making UK troops in Afghanistan 6,200 strong. INTERNATIONAL FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN Locations refer to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Total... (BBC News -- UK)
Soggy moggy - how this kitty used up one of its nine lives Feb 24, 2007
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Housework cuts breast cancer risk Feb 24, 2007
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Advanced geometry of Islamic art Feb 24, 2007
A study of medieval Islamic art has shown some of its geometric patterns use principles established centuries later by modern mathematicians ... Islamic art traditionally uses a mixture of calligraphy, geometric and floral designs because of a prohibition on the portrayal of the human form. (BBC News -- Science)
Islamic Architecture Reveals Geometry Mastery Feb 24, 2007
But if it's right, "this would be a hitherto undiscovered episode in the spectacular developments of geometry in central Islamic lands ... achieved by artisans probably inspired by theoretical mathematicians," said Islamic art specialist Oleg Grabar. 2007 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Geometry meets artistry in medieval tilework Feb 23, 2007
But if it's right, "this would be a hitherto undiscovered episode in the spectacular developments of geometry in central Islamic lands ... achieved by artisans probably inspired by theoretical mathematicians," said Islamic art specialist Oleg Grabar. Copyright 2007 The. (CNN -- Science)
Army to get bomb disposal robots Feb 23, 2007
Announcing the deal, Lord Drayson said: "The availability of technology to the terrorist has altered the complexity of the explosive devices we face and how they are being used. "Once in service, Cutlass will provide an essential capability for those brave men and women who conduct bomb disposal activities and who put their lives at risk in order to ensure the safety of civilians and their comrades on operations abroad and at home in the UK." Phased introduction The Cutlass machine is equipped... (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)
Women drinkers 'depression link' Feb 23, 2007
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Jackson jury orders joint awards Feb 23, 2007
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Jackson jury hears phone messages Feb 23, 2007
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Tiles shed new light on ancient patterns Feb 23, 2007
CHICAGO - The intricate, abstract designs of Islamic art and architecture have always struck experts as the inspired expressions of a faith that forbids direct depictions of holy figures ... "If the authors are right in their analysis, it's really quite extraordinary," said Oleg Grabar, a professor of Islamic art and architecture at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton ... Lu said he thought of looking for quasi-crystalline patterns in Islamic art after he gave a physics lecture in the... (Biloxi Sun Herald)
Islamic tiles reveal sophisticated maths Feb 23, 2007
The complex geometrical designs used centuries ago in Islamic art and architecture were planned with a tiling system that was not discovered in the West until five centuries later, two physicists have claimed ... Scrolls by Islamic artists to explain their methods show tiles with these shapes, confirming that they were used as conceptual building blocks. (Nature News Service)
Anger over NY 'immigration game' Feb 23, 2007
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Medieval tile mosaics hide complex geometry Feb 23, 2007
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Artist blends technology and art Feb 23, 2007
"I think German impressionists worked well with the crumbling architecture. Another major influence for Benn is Islamic art and geometry. "Islamic art history forbade art, so geometric cubes were covered by creative vines," Benn explained. "I really like the idea of chaos and order together. " Benn's current work centers on how technology and computers affect the world. "I try to reflect what I see going on in the world," Benn said. "The big change in the world from my perspective is the influx... (The New Hampshire, NH)
Bush issues Afghan call to Nato Feb 23, 2007
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Geometry meets arts in Islamic tiles Feb 23, 2007
But if it's right, "this would be a hitherto undiscovered episode in the spectacular developments of geometry in central Islamic lands ... achieved by artisans probably inspired by theoretical mathematicians," said Islamic art specialist Oleg Grabar. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Geometry feat seen in medieval Islamic tile Feb 23, 2007
achieved by artisans probably inspired by theoretical mathematicians, said Islamic art specialist Oleg Grabar. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Technology)
EU gloom over Iran nuclear work Feb 23, 2007
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Mills to star in US dancing show Feb 23, 2007
Advanced geometry of Islamic art. Faces of the week. (Yahoo News -- Television Programming)
The Art of Islam Feb 9, 2007
The skill and craftsmanship of Islamic art is often overlooked as derivative and conservative by Western audiences, but a growing interest in Eastern work is showing critics that its creativity and grace rivals anything from the European tradition. An exhibition of high-quality photographs of Islamic art collected by Queens College graduate Nasser David Khalili that opens this month will allow museum visitors to judge for themselves ... The show, "the Grandeur of Islamic Art in Image and... (Astoria Times, NY)
Eclectic list of museums and galleries bid for rich prize Feb 3, 2007
Exhibitions ranging from Islamic art to prostitution are in the running for Britain's biggest arts award, the 100,000 Gulbenkian Prize for museums and galleries. A long-list for the annual prize includes the new Jameel Gallery dedicated to Islamic art at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the current programme of events at the Women's Library, London, marking the centenary of the death of Josephine Butler, the Victorian campaigner for the rights of prostitutes ... The Jameel Gallery of Islamic... (Independent)
Museum proves donated painting is Gauguin original Feb 1, 2007
The museum features several works by European painters from between the 16th and 19th centuries as well as a vast collection of Islamic art and Roman mosaics. - AFP. (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
FULL HIGHLIGHTS Jan 19, 2007
Smart Museum of Art Cosmophilia: Islamic Art from the David Collection, Copenhagen Opening Reception and Lecture 5 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 Exhibit open Thursday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, May 20 5550 South Greenwood Ave.. Cosmophilia literally love of ornament examines one of the most characteristic and attractive features of Islamic art ... With works drawn from the David Collection in Copenhagen, Denmark, it offers a rare opportunity for audiences in the United States to study one of the finest... (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
