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 ...

An Andalusi tent taken from the campsite of the Almohad caliph Muhammad al-Nāsir was sent to Pope Innocent III after 1212 ...

A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high altars ...

Explore Saudi Arabia’s evolving and vibrant art scene with insights from veteran art collector Basma Al Sulaiman.

Discover the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, showcasing 500+ artworks and historical artifacts until May 2025. Engage with ...

The second edition of the Saudi Arabian event brings together religious masterworks—including objects from the Vatican in the ...

Impeccable craftsmanship and numerical attention to detail have long been hallmarks of historical Islamic art, from the ...

Islamic Arts Biennale marks the public debut of Kaaba’s kiswah in Jeddah, redefines Islamic art to put Saudi Arabia on global art map ...

Jeddah has a central place in Islam. As the gateway to Makkah, the birthplace of Islam and the Prophet Mohammed, the city has ...

Muhammad Yusuf, Features Writer Visual artist and architect Salwa Saleem says she has a “passion for creating meaningful ...

Islamic art is a slow boil. It wraps itself delicately around you, slithers tantalizingly through your being and leaves you ...

Qatar Museums (QM) is showcasing eight artifacts from its Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) collection at the Islamic Arts Biennale ...