Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

The Aga Khan IV, a spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community and a prominent champion in architecture and cultural preservation, died yesterday in Portugal at the age of 88. As a 20-year-old ...

Introduction -- Eastern Mediterranean and Gulf region -- Iraq, Iran and South Asia -- Turkey and Central Asia -- Africa -- Asia Pacific -- Europe and the Americas -- Women in Islamic architecture -- A ...

AI-generated images, heralded for their role in transforming architectural design processes, are facing significant challenges when applied to the intricate realm of Islamic architecture, according to ...

"The architecture of the Islamic world is predominantly considered in terms of a dual division between "tradition" and "modernity" - a division which, Saeid Khaghani here argues, has shaped and ...

Creating spaces that invite reflection and contemplation is intimately connected with our purpose as a foundation: to craft perspectives. We are thrilled to announce the AlMusalla Prize as part of the ...

There's plenty of art to feast your eyes on in these four very different coffee table books. Presented in reverse chronological order, we move back in time from Art is Art — a fabulous collection of ...

The 2023 Islamic Arts Biennale at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport. Image Courtesy of Diriyah Biennale Foundation The 2023 Islamic Arts Biennale at the Western Hajj ...

The Ismaili Center stands as a symbol for many Houstonians whose layered identities are shaped by religion and culture as much as place. (Iwan Baan) The Ismaili community is a sect of Shia Islam with ...

Islamic geometric patterns and architecture represent a profound synthesis of mathematical precision and artistic expression inherent in centuries of cultural heritage. These patterns are not merely ...

RAWALPINDI: The two-day Islamic art and architecture festival ended on Saturday evening at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC). Dr Waqas Saleem, Executive Director Lok Virsa, was the chief guest. The ...