News: September 2015

1. 

   Textiles in London: Islamic Week Auction Preview

   September 23, 2015

   This year’s busy autumn Islamic week sales in London are set to begin on 6 October. HALI reviews the textile offerings from the three main auction houses

2. 

   Many Happy Returns

   September 24, 2015

   ‘Carpets and Textiles from Distinguished Collections’ at Sotheby’s in New York on 1 October 2015 is a compact sale – just 194 lots – full of old friends of good quality and provenance.

3. 

   Textile Snapshots from LAPADA

   September 23, 2015

   LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair is currently taking place in Berkeley Square, London. Executive Editor Daniel Shaffer selects some textile highlights

4. 

   The Shape of Things to Come: Oriental Rugs and Carpets at Christie’s King Street

   September 18, 2015

   The London autumn Islamic sales are drawing near. In terms of rugs and carpets, this year Christie’s is the main player.

5. 

   Spirit and Matter: Masterpieces from the Keir Collection of Islamic Art at DMA

   September 18, 2015

   The first exhibition of items from the Keir Collection, funded by an $800,000 endowment from Kosmos Energy, is opening at DMA on 18 September 2015.

6. 

   Parcours des mondes 2015, Paris

   September 10, 2015

   The 14th edition of Parcours des mondes takes place 8 – 15 September 2015 in Paris, with Asian art being shown alongside tribal art for the first time.

7. 

   Dyeing the Grid at William Siegal Gallery, Santa Fe

   September 8, 2015

   ‘Dyeing the Grid’ (through 13 October 2015) is the latest exhibition to combine contemporary art and ancient textiles at the William Siegal Gallery, Santa Fe.

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   Tribal Art London 2015

   September 3, 2015

   Tribal Art London 2015 is on at the Mall Galleries SW1, 2 – 5 September. The private view last night saw an eclectic mix of tribal art enthusiasts making the most of 19 specialist dealers under one roof.