I liked this rather tiny Islam and calligraphy gallery.
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Tag Archives: Islamic Art
Christie’s Islamic Art Auction
I just heard that Christie’s of London have a huge collection of Islamic & Indian Art up for auction on Tuesday, 7th October 2008.
A NISHAPUR POTTERY CONICAL BOWL; NORTH EAST IRAN, 10TH CENTURY
For those of you who can’t make it down to see the pieces in person before they go under the hammer (not literally, of course!), check out the collection online – 441 lots in total; their biggest ever collection of Islamic art, apparently.
A nice opportunity to find some unique, belated Eid gifts, perhaps? As long as you have a spare, few thousand pounds lying around!
Emerald Art Competition
Hey everyone,
Big thanks to everyone who reads my rubbish. It’s good to know that I give something nice to read about. Actually, let me know where you guys are from. The furthest place I heard was Australia. I wonder if any of you guys can beat that and let me know if you come from anywhere interesting?!
Anyways, back to my post…….!!!
Okay, now for something a little bit different. In the UK there is a social network by the name of Emerald Network. Their vision is to enable Muslims to enhance their ‘Muslim network’ for their own benefit – whether that may be social or business purposes.
The Writing’s on the Wall: Feed the Poor
Aerosol Arabic is the artwork of artist Mohammad Ali of Birmingham, UK. They have just been putting on the finishing touches to the “Feed the Poor” wall in the Aldi Car Park, Stratford Road, Sparkhill. The final results, and all the steps leading to the complete “Feed the Poor” mural, have been put up on the Aerosol Arabic blog.
Azaan Graphics
Hey all,
I’ve had a stressful week – lots to do and so little time.
Okay, playing on my computer and killing hordes of bad guys didn’t help either but a person should be to have a break now and again!
Erm…What can I show you guys this weeks?!?!
*Runs off to search the net*
Okay…found something Continue reading
Crooked Rib
Brother Teakster here for another update!
I wonder how many people actually read my updates, just out interest leave me message. It can be about how cool you think I am or a bunch of threats to shut up and get on with the post!!!
On that note – Back to the post!
Soooooooo…..I was busy looking through the web (Okay that was a lie, I was bored and I got tired of looking at YouTube) when I came across the following blog site – Crooked Rib.
Crooked Rib is a project that is currently under way in the land of the Kangaroos. Erm… for the rest of the readers that would be Melbourne, Australia. Yes that’s right – last week it was America and now it’s Australia. Who needs a tour guide when you have me – Okay, I’ll shut up now!
This blog documents the progress of them. A creative collaboration between a group of young, Muslim women and an experienced professional artist.
They are exploring different mediums from street art to Islamic Calligraphy to photography as they attempt to define what it means to be young, Muslim and living in Melbourne.
They will also be holding an exhibition later in the year. So check them out, while I book an appointment with a mental clinic. I think it’s way overdue!
Podcast Review: The Chaipod
Channel Title: The ChaiPod
Summary: Views on The Arts, Culture and Society from a Muslim perspective.
Creator/Host: Brother Dash – An American Muslim poet who is a personal favourite. Check out this video to see him in action.
Supplied Info:The ChaiPod™ is a free audio podcast… Presented in a conversational tone much like one would have with a friend over tea. The ChaiPod™ covers topics on The Arts, Culture and Society. New 30 minute episodes are released on the 1st of every month and each episode is available on demand by subscribing via rss and on iTunes [Note from iMuslim: I couldn't find the podcast on iTunes - being a new channel, it may take a few days to appear on the directory]. The ChaiPod is hosted by Brother Dash and often includes dialogues with experts, scholars, entertainers and personalities.
Last Podcast (title, date, info):Culture, Identity, Islam (3rd May 2008) Did you know that Islam has no set culture? Is it possible that your very own Western culture that you grew up with is perfectly valid and not something to put aside in the corner somewhere but perhaps championed? Join us as we discuss culture and identity over hot tea with world renown scholar and hadith expert Sheikh Abdullah Adhami, director of Sakeenah, Inc.
Podcast of interest (title, date, info): The podcast was only launched last week, so ditto the above!
Overall Review: As I mentioned above, I am already a fan of Brother Dash – in fact, I came across this podcast via an update on his Facebook fanpage! It seems that his oratory skills came in handy for interviewing Sheikh Adhami, masha’Allah, contributing to an interesting and fluid discussion on the relationship between Shariah and culture – one that would be of special interest to Muslim artists in North America.
I am no expert on Shariah, nor am I familiar with the Sheikh in question, but I found the level of discussion to be general enough to be safe for the masses, insha’Allah. There were no direct lessons on offer in terms of fiqh, because as promised in the description, the interview was indeed a conversational airing of ideas, almost stream of consciousness in style. The sound quality, and overall flow, was good, masha’Allah, especially for a first attempt.
Recommended audience: Not for your hardcore student-of-knowledge types – but worth downloading if you’re into Arts & Culture, and want something to chill to, especially whilst travelling on a beautiful Spring day (well, those were my circumstances at the time of listening to the podcast).
Score: 8/10 (masha’Allah!)
The Mediterranean Visual Arts Club
Salaam everyone,
Another update from me!
So I’m back from my little trip; find out what happened on my website.
Anyhow I came across a group called the “The Mediterranean Visual Arts Club”.
The Mediterranean Visual Arts Club was formed by a group of design enthusiasts from NYPMS and Nur Ikhwan. Led by their founder, Remy Mahzam, the MVAC aims to educate the community about traditional artforms such as Calligraphy, Graffiti, Henna as well as the modern rendition of Calligraffiti.
Members of the MVAC display their artworks ranging photography, graphic design works as well as conduct design workshops for the heartlanders. The MVAC also do web designs, video and motion graphics production.
Check out some of their work, it’s great: themvac.com.
Peace out people!