Articles, reports & dispatches.
Long-form scholarship and short news from the HALI editorial desk — published continuously between the four print quarterlies.
A Safavid masterpiece at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
One of the finest surviving Safavid carpets took centre stage in Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
LACMA's new David Geffen galleries
The buzz created by the new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA has not all been positive. However, the radical approach, with the emphasis on fluidity, shows confidence in both the curatorial team and the intelligence of visitors
Ben Evans · 10 min
The Hampton Archive returns to Papua
On 7 May 2026, The Hampton Archive began its long journey home to Papua
HALI magazine · 2 min
A 15th century 'wild men' tapestry
Each week, our editors pick a rug or textile for its beauty, relevance, important and/or artistry
Royal Tapestry Factory Restores Historic San Isidro Embroideries in Madrid
Two historic embroidered 18th century (?) textiles preserved in the Chapel of San Isidro are being restored by the Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid
