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The Rautenstracuh-Joest Museum's new special exhibition 'Made in Oceania: Tapa - Art and Social Landscapes' presents a number of unique tapa (bark cloth) masterpieces dating back to the 18th century, on show until 27 April 2014.

In memory of the noted Oriental carpet collector, Dr Marino Dall'Oglio of Milan, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, 21st November 2013, we publish here five articles written by him. The first, on 'White Ground Anatolian Carpets' was first given as a paper to the 1983…
Lucy Upward · 1 min
The 55th Venice Biennale played home to four Azerbaijani artists this year, including Farid Rasulov.
Lucy Upward · 1 min
An Ottoman velvet panel with an estimate of £70–£90 sold for £39,000 (hammer price) at Bellmans, West Sussex on 6 December in its Antiques and Interiors sale.

Ramayana, Indian Miniature Art from the National Museum, New Delhi offers an opportunity to savour the art of the miniature at The Cinquantenaire Museum, Brussels until 18th May 2014.

Feathered Walls: Hangings from Ancient Peru, is an installation comprising twelve spectacular feather panels made by the Wari people of southern Peru, on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, until 2 March 2014.