Gallery Opening at 4 PM on February 15, 2019 See additional posting on CERIS website
DESCRIPTION
Over the centuries, East Africans have greatly distinguished themselves in India as generals, commanders, admirals, architects, prime ministers, and rulers. They have written a story unparalleled in the rest of the world: that of enslaved Africans attaining the pinnacle of military and political authority.
Few of a Kind and Muslim Women's Association of Pittsburgh
Exhibit Opening featuring Palestinian food, and will show case photos and clothing from Palestine. The exhibit will run from January 12 - February 22, 2019
Umar Abdul-Ghaffar is a local Muslim artist who creates one-of-a-kind pyrography art with an Islamic message. Pyrography literally means "fire writing" in the original Greek. A collection of both functional and decorative items works will be on view at the Community Gallery. Join us to celebrate an Islamic twist on the art of decorating wood with a painted metal tool and heat!
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, University of Pittsburgh's Department of History of Art and Architecture
The symposium commemorates Carnegie Museum of Natural History's reinterpretation and reinstallation of the popular diorama long known as "Arab Courier Attacked by Lions" and now named "Lion Attacking a Dromedary" during the 150-year anniversary of its original display at the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle.
Works of abstract Arabic calligraphy by calligrapher Hoda Moustapha with be displayed in an exhibition featuring a collection of 30 new drawings all depicting the word "peace." The exhibition will be open on September 13-15, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
The Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development
Opening Reception:
Friday, 15 January
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The symbol known as the Hamsa, or Hand of Fatima, in Arab and Middle Eastern culture, is also a potent symbol in cultures around the world, from Asia, Africa, Latin America and even to the tribal cultures of Native Americans. This exhibition will explore the origins, symbolism and interpretations of this potent design with objects from all these cultures, with examples and an audience-interactive lecture.
Exhibition continues January 15 - February 19, 2016
Join the Carnegie Museum of Art for a special opening day lecture from Kristen Gresh, Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh Assistant Curator of Photographs, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Islamic Art Exhibit Opening at Les Idees Gallery
Posted on September 3, 2014
The Christian-Muslim Dialogue Committee (CMDC) is sponsoring an exhibition of Islamic art featuring Pittsburgh-based artists in the Les Idees Gallery on the third floor of the Union.
The exhibit, which will run from Thursday, Sept. 4, through Tuesday, Sept. 30, supports the CMDC’s mission to provide a platform for multiple perspectives between Christians and Muslims, and to promote healthy and peaceful relationships.
