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A selection of some of the artworks for sale during Islamic Art Week in London, United Kingdom. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Islamic Art Week comes to London

by Abeer Mishkhas | Oct 7, 2014 | Lifestyle & Culture

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Two of London’s most prestigious auction houses are due to launch a special week of sales of Islamic art on Tuesday. Islamic Art Week, hosted by Christie’s and Sotheby’s, will feature many centuries-old artistic treasures from across the...

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Bag, Mosul, Northern Iraq, 1300-1330
Brass, inlaid with gold and silver
Height: 15.2 cm; width: 22 cm; depth: 13.5 cm
© The Courtauld Gallery, London

London gallery exhibits 700-year-old ‘handbag’

by Abeer Mishkhas | Feb 26, 2014 | Lifestyle & Culture

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—This handbag, currently on display at the Courtauld Gallery in London as part of its “Court and Craft” exhibition, holds a special place in history and is part of the first exhibition of its kind in the field of Islamic art at the distinguished...

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Gold jewelry on display at the Benaki Museum for Islamic Art in Athens. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Islamic Treasure House of Athens

by Abdel Satar Barakat | Aug 14, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture

The Benaki Museum of Islamic Art is located in the heart of the Greek capital city of Athens, and has become a popular destination for visitors from various nationalities and religions. Its collection spans four floors and is considered one of the most important...