Islamic Week, Autumn 2021 or An Unexpected Number of Bats (blog)

I admit it, this title might be a bit dramatic, but it is still an accurate depiction of the upcoming Islamic week, as, yes, there are bats. This year, Bonhams opens on the 25th October with a large catalogue of 342 lots, more than double since last Spring auction; Roseberys presents on the next day … More Islamic Week, Autumn 2021 or An Unexpected Number of Bats (blog)

Tracing the Modern in Post-Modern: The dilemma of Contemporary “Islamic” Art

While pre-modern Islamic art continues to grow as an academic field and as a profitable investment for collectors, the attention given to contemporary Islamic art has been increasing significantly among art dealers, academics and curators. … More Tracing the Modern in Post-Modern: The dilemma of Contemporary “Islamic” Art