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Creative Voices of Muslim Asia

Creative Voices of Muslim Asia

Asia Society's Creative Voices of Muslim Asia project is a multidisciplinary initiative using the arts as a springboard to understand the diversity of Islam as a creative inspiration. Through an integrated program that brings together expertise from across the geographic and cross-disciplinary depth of the entire community and organization, Creative Voices will not only provide a platform for myriad voices and perspectives, but will provide audiences with the context for a deeper understanding of Islamic artists and their societies.

 

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Major support has been provided from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art
with additional support from the Malaysian Government, Sapura, and Sime Darby.

Report

Making a Difference Through the Arts: Strengthening America's Links with Asian Muslim Communities

Asia Society Museum Exhibitions

Hanging Fire: Contemporary Art from Pakistan
Sept 10, 2009 - Jan 3, 2010

Traces of the Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice and
Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur'an
Oct 7, 2008–Feb 8, 2009

Ardeshir Mohassess: Art and Satire in Iran
May 23–August 3, 2008

Festival

Muslim Voices: Arts & Ideas
June 5 - 14, 2009

Art and Satire in Iran
Shirin Neshat, Nicky Nodjoumi, and Ramsey Clark discuss Iran's Ardeshir Mohassess and his art.
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Legends of the Indus
Pakistani author depicts the continuity of longstanding cultural traditions in the Indus Valley.
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Families - We Are Together
A youth-produced video from Mathis, Texas about the closeness of a small town where families come together to support neighbors in need.
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The Good, The Bad... We Are All Beautiful
A youth-produced video from Charlotte, North Carolina about the effect of immigration and diversity on their community, and how tolerance and acceptance can emerge from what is sometimes a cacophony of different cultures.
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Onthel (Vintage Bicycle)
A youth-produced video about the changes technology and progress have brought to Jogjakarta, Indonesia.
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Believe Beliefs
A youth-produced video about superstitions from Jogjakarta, Indonesia.
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Respect
A youth-produced video about respect between young people and their peers, parents, and elders from Jogjakarta, Indonesia.
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Shahram Nazeri: The 'Iranian Pavarotti'
The Iranian cultural icon performs with son Hafez. Watch the video now.
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Interview with Ibrahim Quraishi
The director's latest work, 5 Streams, combines ancient texts from Hindu and Muslim traditions to provide a sensory journey through the realities and mythologies of South Asia.
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Viewpoints: A Conversation with Shirin Neshat and Shahzia Sikander
Two acclaimed Asian American artists discuss their work on themes of gender, Islam, tradition and identity.
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