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Carpet Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha
A show at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, dedicated to carpets from Safavid Iran, Mughal India and Ottoman Turkey, loaned from the Museum of Islamic Arts in Doha, marks the first major Islamic art exhibition in the city. Showcasing one hundred artworks spanning the 10th–19th…
Textile Healing, Alberto Levi Gallery, Open Until 12 March 2022
‘Textile Heal ing’ opened on 28 January , at ‘ The Vault ’ — , the ancient Roman cellars of Alberto Levi Gallery , Via San Maurilio 24, Milan. Organised by Alberto Levi Gallery in collaboration with Mero Matters Fine Arts , the exhibition is open until 12 March 2022 . It aims…
Sasha Alexander · 2 min
Court, Epic, Spirit: Indian Art 15th-19th Century, Luhring Augustine
London-based gallery Francesca Galloway, renowned for its Indian art and textile expertise, has partnered with New York art gallery Luhring Augustine to present ‘Court, Epic, Spirit: Indian Art 15th-19th Century’. The exhibition will take place at Luhring Augustine Tribeca in…
Sasha Alexander · 3 min
'Beyond Utility: Rugs of Southwest Persia'
This online exhibition of sixteen rugs from Southwest Persia tells a complex story of the way these peoples were able to capture the minds and markets of the world for their designs and provides an excellent opportunity to view some outstanding examples of the beauty of…
'As Precious as Gold, Carpets from the Islamic World', Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH, USA
On loan from the Saint Louis Art Museum, 'As Precious as Gold, Carpets from the Islamic World' features 32 carpets and one tent dating from the 15th century to the 19th century and is considered one of the most significant in the world.
