Special Exhibition: Treasures of the Aga Khan Museum: Architecture in Islamic Arts – 19 Jul 2012 – 28 Oct 2012
@ Special Exhibitions Gallery, ACM Empress Place
The Aga Khan is the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community. This exhibition affords a unique opportunity for the public in Singapore to view some of the treasures in the major collection of Islamic art created by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
The complex architectural traditions of the Islamic world will be explored through a hundred objects drawn from Iran, India, Turkey, Syria, Spain, and Egypt. Works of art in metal, wood, and pottery, as well as paintings and textiles covering more than a thousand years of artistic production will be on display. The exhibition considers the different concepts of space in both religious and secular environments, and visitors can learn about the diverse artistic traditions of Islamic architecture.
The exhibition will be accompanied by contextual photographs to illustrate the historical background and inspiration behind the artistic forms. A fully illustrated catalogue written by experts will also be available.
Organised by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and the Asian Civilisations Museum; Generously sponsored by Dr Reshma and Mr Aziz Merchant
http://www.acm.org.sg/exhibitions/eventdetail.asp?eventID=796
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