Tag: museums
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Art Curation in South Africa
Aaliyah Ahmed, Head Curator at Our Cape Town Heritage, discusses her background in art curatorship and the functions of curators in museums and galleries. She highlights the impact of curatorial practices on Islamic history in South Africa post-Apartheid and emphasizes the need for authentic faith-based narratives in contemporary art spaces, advocating for a deeper understanding…
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Beyond Function: Art in the Muslim Community
If you’ve ever visited an art museum with a gallery devoted to Islamic art, you probably saw many commonplace objects behind glass. Things like vases, plates, incense holders, and ink pots can be found in these galleries, adorned with intricate patterns and calligraphy. For the modern-day viewer, a question may arise when examining these highly…