Past Exhibitions

Past Exhibition

FOCUS: Works from Mathaf Collection, Part 1

11 October 2015 - 14 February 2016

FOCUS: Works from Mathaf Collection is an ongoing series of solo exhibitions featuring artists from the Museum’s permanent collection.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Past Exhibition

The Hunt: Princely Pursuits in Islamic Lands

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16 September 2015 - 9 January 2016

From the 11th to the 20th centuries, explore the portrayal of hunting in Islamic art and discover the diverse expressions of kingship across the Islamic world.

Museum of Islamic Art

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Aslı Çavuşoğlu: RED / RED

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22 May - 11 September 2015

Aslı Çavuşoğlu’s Red / Red (2015) explores the physicality of a colour to tell a story of coexistence and communality.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Wael Shawky: Crusades and Other Stories

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17 March - 16 August 2015

Wael Shawky produces spectacular film series based on literature and historical narratives, using a visual language that mixes fictional storytelling and documentary styles.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Marvellous Creatures: Animal Fables in Islamic Art

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4 March - 11 July 2015

An exhibition focuses on the real and mythical animals that appear in the legends, tales, and fables of the Islamic world.

Museum of Islamic Art

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Mathaf Collection Summary, Part 1

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1 November 2014 - 1 March 2015

Summary, Part 1 inaugurates the permanent display of Mathaf’s collection in the first-floor galleries with a first selection of 100 artists to give an overview of its breadth.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Shirin Neshat: Afterwards

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9 November 2014 - 15 February 2015

Mythology, history, and social events have long provided artists with inspiration. For Shirin Neshat, emotions and personal life experiences have also played an essential role in her artistic practice.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Building Our Collection 2: Safavid and Mughal Albums

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17 September 2014 - 14 February 2015

A captivating collection of miniatures and calligraphy, tracing the path of artistic refinement from the Middle East to Asia and Europe.

Past Exhibition

The Dream of a Tiger: Tipu Sultan

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29 September 2014 - 24 January 2015

This exhibition delves into the life and times of Tipu Sultan, the South Indian ruler, statesman, and patron.

Museum of Islamic Art

Past Exhibition

Building Our Collection 1: Ceramics of al-Andalus

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30 April - 30 August 2014

Rare and beautiful ceramics from Spain exemplify the blending of Muslim and Christian artistic motifs.

Museum of Islamic Art

An array of colourful abstract paint strokes

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Etel Adnan in All Her Dimensions

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18 March - 6 July 2014

Addressing a variety of concepts such as identity, war, and the dichotomy of home in her work, the artist takes inspiration from both her surroundings as well as her life experiences.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

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Kings & Pawns: Board Games from India to Spain

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19 March - 21 June 2014

An exhibition about the spread of ideas and shared culture over the centuries.

Museum of Islamic Art

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