Arts & Culture

Maruf Noyoft with his rubab.
Maruf Noyoft with his rubab.
Produced by Inspiration: Filmmakers Create Unique Expressions of Art
Produced by Inspiration: Filmmakers Create Unique Expressions of Art
11 May 2018

The National Jubilee Arts Festival in Los Angeles showcased 18 films of various genres including suspenseful thrillers and documentaries and themes ranging from hope and devotion to pursuing one’s dreams.

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"Stories" vocalists singing passionately.
"Stories" vocalists singing passionately.
The Making of "Stories: Our American Journey"
The Making of "Stories: Our American Journey"
10 May 2018

The concept of Stories: Our American Journey, was first conceived by a small group of individuals, including professional Ismaili artists, about a year ago.

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Some of the glass weights from the collection presented to Mawlana Hazar Imam in Houston.
Some of the glass weights from the collection presented to Mawlana Hazar Imam in Houston.
And Diverse are their Hues: A description of the gift presented to Mawlana Hazar Imam during his USA Visit
And Diverse are their Hues: A description of the gift presented to Mawlana Hazar Imam during his USA Visit
5 May 2018

A rare collection of Fatimid era (909-1171) colorful glass weights was presented to Mawlana Hazar Imam on the final Mulaqat of his USA visit, in Houston on March 22, 2018.

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A young girl displays her geometric shape tile artwork, featuring traditional elements of Islamic art from the Aga Khan Museum publication, "Astounding ABC."
A young girl displays her geometric shape tile artwork, featuring traditional elements of Islamic art from the Aga Khan Museum publication, "Astounding ABC."
Children's Museum of Atlanta partners with the Ismaili community on Navroz
Children's Museum of Atlanta partners with the Ismaili community on Navroz
22 March 2018

Atlanta welcomed springtime once again with an afternoon of activities at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta.

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As part of the Snow Lion Dance, the snow lion tousles the rainbow tassels attached to its ears. The dance demonstrates the spirit of “the fearless and elegant quality of the enlightened mind.”
As part of the Snow Lion Dance, the snow lion tousles the rainbow tassels attached to its ears. The dance demonstrates the spirit of “the fearless and elegant quality of the enlightened mind.”
Monks Perform Sacred Music Sacred Dance at Plano Jamatkhana
Monks Perform Sacred Music Sacred Dance at Plano Jamatkhana
3 February 2018

Plano Jamatkhana partnered with the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the Crow Collection of Asian Art to host a performance of The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred Dance. 

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Ceramic dish with lustre decoration; it portrays a giraffe accompanied by its groom.
Ceramic dish with lustre decoration; it portrays a giraffe accompanied by its groom.
Gifts of the Fatimids
Gifts of the Fatimids
22 December 2017

Jonathan M. Bloom, University Professor of Islamic and Asian Art, Boston College

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Curator of the event, Al-Qawi Tazal Nanavati, speaks to Felice Dubion, Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and her husband.
Curator of the event, Al-Qawi Tazal Nanavati, speaks to Felice Dubion, Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and her husband.
"Tranquility" Art Exhibition Showcased at Glenview Jamatkhana
"Tranquility" Art Exhibition Showcased at Glenview Jamatkhana
15 October 2017

Art Exhibition draws visitors to Glenview Jamatkhana 

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"Red Hibiscus"
"Red Hibiscus"
An Artist’s Versatility
An Artist’s Versatility
30 August 2017
Painting different subjects in varying styles, an artist illustrates her talent.
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A finished metal sculpture on its base, with tile mosaics.
A finished metal sculpture on its base, with tile mosaics.
Iconic Metal Sculptures: a Gift from the Jamat for Diamond Jubilee
Iconic Metal Sculptures: a Gift from the Jamat for Diamond Jubilee
10 July 2017

The process of designing and building of the sculptures for Imamat Day celebrations.

 
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STEP teacher serving as a tour guide for the guests.
STEP teacher serving as a tour guide for the guests.
Dallas Museum of Art Hosts Event on Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Dallas Museum of Art Hosts Event on Aga Khan Award for Architecture
10 July 2017

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) found a new platform at the Dallas Museum of Art, as 175 people from across the Dallas area learned about the award and its history in October. The UT Arlington students and STEP teachers from the Ismaili Muslim community explained the projects' architectural elements and their impact.

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Abbos Kosimov’s virtuoso performance as he plays on three doyras simultaneously.
Abbos Kosimov’s virtuoso performance as he plays on three doyras simultaneously.
Sounds of the Silk Road
Sounds of the Silk Road
10 July 2017

An enraptured audience of over 100 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas experienced the magical journey into times long past. Co-sponsored in April 2017 by the Aga Khan Music Initiative and the Aga Khan Council for Central US, the event showcased the extensive musical heritage of Central Asia. 

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The Ismaili Dance Ensemble that performed at the Navroz celebrations in Houston, TX.
The Ismaili Dance Ensemble that performed at the Navroz celebrations in Houston, TX.
Navroz Programs at Museums in Atlanta and Houston
Navroz Programs at Museums in Atlanta and Houston
8 July 2017
Spring Comes to Children’s Museums in Houston and Atlanta.
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