Inspired by the immersive fashion exhibitions pioneered by Diana Vreeland at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the ...

For the South Asian, Arab and African diasporas, henna is a symbol of our cultures and the traditions. Yet, henna (or “mehndi ...

Moroccan zellij tiles are famous for their intricate patterns and vibrant colors. These handcrafted tiles are made from clay, glazed, and cut into geometric shap ...

The United Arab Emirates, often celebrated for its futuristic skyline and golden deserts, harbors a lesser-known treasure beneath its modern veneer—a thriving cultural landscape where ancient heritage ...

The Kuwaiti government has officially announced a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic Hijri New Year for 2026. Read More: Kuwaiti PM Visits Damaged Airport Terminal After Attack ...

Tess Jaray, painter who drew on Renaissance and Islamic art in her designs for large public spaces Before embarking on a piece she always asked herself: ‘How is it possible to cut out everything ...

This video shows the historic city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, featuring large turquoise domes, ancient Islamic architecture, and tall brick minarets rising above the old city streets. The buildings are ...

From the geometric symmetry in Islamic tiles to the mechanical versatility of origami, cultural patterns have an extensive range of structures. Inspired by cultural geometries, researchers from the ...

Architect Farshid Moussavi is behind a tranquil and timeless new building where Houston’s 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community can come together. But how has she created something that looks so ...

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 ...

Influenced by the ornate decor of Islamic mosaics and architecture, Anila Quayyum Agha creates large-scale installations that utilize the power of light and shadow to transform a room. Laser-cut steel ...

Next up in our 21st-Century Architecture: 25 Years 25 Buildings series is the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, by IM Pei, the first "mega-museum in the Gulf". This austere stack of limestone-clad ...