S5E5 Teaching Islamic Art in Schools, with Ri...

Tune in to Jerry Brotton as he tells the story of some of England’s earliest interactions with the Islamic world, specifically the Saadi Sultanate of Morocco during the Elizabethan period. At this unique time, Queen Elizabeth I sought to forge alliances that could act as a bulwar ...  Show more

Join Umberto Bongianino as he walks us through one of the western Islamic world’s least appreciated artistic treasures: its calligraphy. For years, Maghribi calligraphy has been treated as amateurish, archaic, and unruly in contrast with the highly theorised conventions of Mashri ...  Show more

Quinn and Betty kick off a four-part mini-series on major religious art traditions with a peek into the history of Islamic art. 

In this episode, we speak with Mustaali Raj, a graphic designer and visual artist based in Vancouver, Canada. We talk about his journey into the creative industry, his challenges, and his recent 30 Days of Ramadan NFT project.

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In this episode, we embark on a journey that intertwines creativity, resilience, and divine devotion, featuring world renowned reciter and artist, Qari Zuhair Hussaini. Our exploration begins with a spotlight on the profound beauty of reciting the Quran. From the nuances of pr ...

How can artistic techniques capture invisible phenomena such as movement and magic? What are the ways in which can traditional practices be reinterpreted within contemporary art? To find out, listen to Abdulrahim Salem in conversation with SB15 curator Hoor Al Qasimi. At SB15, Sa ...  Show more