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.

Pakistani authors share insights, reflect on home in Asia Society discussion.
Digital storytelling can help teachers tap into the power of technology as well as the power of youth voice to engage students in learning about global issues.
Is calligraphy art, and, if so, what makes it art?
Iranian film icon Dariush Mehrjui's 'Santouri' bucks state censor, audience expectations.
A look inside the world of the Islamic calligrapher.
Obituary for the artist considered a cult figure in Iran for his illustrations that blended humor and social commentary.
Panel provides context for Asia Society Museum exhibit of Ardeshir Mohasses's work.
Iranian scholar illuminates the role of profane and sacred love in classical Persian poetry.