mamluks as master designers: louvre abu dhabi exhibition unveils their artistic legacy
Mamluk rulers evolved from slave soldiers into cultural innovators whose richly geometric, vividly colored art influenced metalwork, manuscripts, textiles, ceramics, and contemporary design.
Laser-Cut Steel Forms Radiate Ornate Patterns in Anila Quayyum Agha's Immersive Installations
Anila Quayyum Agha creates large-scale installations that utilize the power of light and shadow to transform a room. Her works take a simple cube as a starting point.
Rare 900-year-old ceramic bowl found at ancient city of Harran
The discovery of a 900-year-old ceramic ceremonial vessel at the Harran Archaeological Site in Turkey is significant as it showcases sophisticated multicolored lusterware glaze typical of medieval Islamic craftsmanship.