The Forum for Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage
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Exploring Islamic art, intricate architecture and rich heritage - bridging cultures and celebrating its vibrant legacy in the UK and beyond.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Chair, Baroness Mobarik, believes the Forum is a force to give credit where its due - to the thinkers, artists, architects and pioneers who built our shared civilisation. Hear more on recognising and celebrating this 👇
#CulturalHeritage #Architecture #PreservingHistory #ArtOfIslam
#CulturalHeritage #Architecture #PreservingHistory #ArtOfIslam
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Chair, Baroness Mobarik, believes the Forum is a force to give credit where its due - to the thinkers, artists, architects and pioneers who built our shared civilisation. Hear more on recognising and celebrating this 👇
#CulturalHeritage #Architecture #PreservingHistory #ArtOfIslam
#CulturalHeritage #Architecture #PreservingHistory #ArtOfIslam
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Dr Noorah Al-Gailani, Curator of Islamic Collections at the British Museum, spoke of the artefacts held by the Museum that had travelled with the Vikings from the Middle East, through Europe, to end up in the UK. Learn about one of the most intriguing finds 👇
#IslamicArt #BritishMuseum #History
#IslamicArt #BritishMuseum #History
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Dr Noorah Al-Gailani, Curator of Islamic Collections at the British Museum, spoke of the artefacts held by the Museum that had travelled with the Vikings from the Middle East, through Europe, to end up in the UK. Learn about one of the most intriguing finds 👇
#IslamicArt #BritishMuseum #History
#IslamicArt #BritishMuseum #History
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Painter, printmaker and visual artist Jila Peacock spent years translating the poems of Hafez of Shiraz into visual calligraphic images, and then into a BAFTA-nominated film. Learn what inspired her 👇
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #Art
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #Art
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Painter, printmaker and visual artist Jila Peacock spent years translating the poems of Hafez of Shiraz into visual calligraphic images, and then into a BAFTA-nominated film. Learn what inspired her 👇
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #Art
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #Art
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Speaking at our recent launch event, Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, spoke about the power of architecture and how the ideas behind Islamic design transcend time and location.
#AKAA2025 #AgaKhanAwardforArchitecture #FIAACH #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture
#AKAA2025 #AgaKhanAwardforArchitecture #FIAACH #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Speaking at our recent launch event, Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, spoke about the power of architecture and how the ideas behind Islamic design transcend time and location.
#AKAA2025 #AgaKhanAwardforArchitecture #FIAACH #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture
#AKAA2025 #AgaKhanAwardforArchitecture #FIAACH #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture
Check out some highlights from speeches by Baroness Nosheena Mobarik, Dr Noorah Al-Gailani, Farrokh Derakhshani and Jila Peacock at our launch event in the Palace of Westminster ✨
Thank you to all who attended - follow us for more posts about Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage.
Thank you to all who attended - follow us for more posts about Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage.
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Check out some highlights from speeches by Baroness Nosheena Mobarik, Dr Noorah Al-Gailani, Farrokh Derakhshani and Jila Peacock at our launch event in the Palace of Westminster ✨
Thank you to all who attended - follow us for more posts about Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage.
Thank you to all who attended - follow us for more posts about Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage.
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Islamic designs have influenced how art looks across the world.
From Islamic artists' use of colour to their eye for geometry and patterns - learn about how Islam has shaped the way the West sees beauty.
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #Art
From Islamic artists' use of colour to their eye for geometry and patterns - learn about how Islam has shaped the way the West sees beauty.
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #Art
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Islamic designs have influenced how art looks across the world.
From Islamic artists' use of colour to their eye for geometry and patterns - learn about how Islam has shaped the way the West sees beauty.
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #Art
From Islamic artists' use of colour to their eye for geometry and patterns - learn about how Islam has shaped the way the West sees beauty.
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #Art
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Have you ever walked past St Paul's Cathedral and wondered what inspired its ornate design?
Many examples of Gothic architecture used architectural techniques from the Islamic world.
#FIAACH #IslamicArchitecture #London
Many examples of Gothic architecture used architectural techniques from the Islamic world.
#FIAACH #IslamicArchitecture #London
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Have you ever walked past St Paul's Cathedral and wondered what inspired its ornate design?
Many examples of Gothic architecture used architectural techniques from the Islamic world.
#FIAACH #IslamicArchitecture #London
Many examples of Gothic architecture used architectural techniques from the Islamic world.
#FIAACH #IslamicArchitecture #London
"Islamic civilisation has influenced Britain and Europe far more than most people realise. You can see it in our architecture, our music, even in the way we think about mathematics and science."
Highlights from our launch event - follow us for more Islamic art, architecture and cultural heritage ✨
Highlights from our launch event - follow us for more Islamic art, architecture and cultural heritage ✨
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"Islamic civilisation has influenced Britain and Europe far more than most people realise. You can see it in our architecture, our music, even in the way we think about mathematics and science."
Highlights from our launch event - follow us for more Islamic art, architecture and cultural heritage ✨
Highlights from our launch event - follow us for more Islamic art, architecture and cultural heritage ✨
Thank you to our Founding Partner the Adam Foundation for supporting the launch.
October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Thank you to our Founding Partner the Adam Foundation for supporting the launch.
Addressing a room of more than 100 people in the Palace of Westminster, Baroness Mobarik spoke about her vision for the Forum, alongside Dr Noorah Al-Gailani (@britishmuseum.bsky.social), Prof Farrokh Derakhshani, and Jila Peacock, who each delivered inspiring presentations.
October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Addressing a room of more than 100 people in the Palace of Westminster, Baroness Mobarik spoke about her vision for the Forum, alongside Dr Noorah Al-Gailani (@britishmuseum.bsky.social), Prof Farrokh Derakhshani, and Jila Peacock, who each delivered inspiring presentations.
Yesterday we celebrated the official launch of the Forum for Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage, chaired by Baroness Nosheena Mobarik ✨
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture
October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Yesterday we celebrated the official launch of the Forum for Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage, chaired by Baroness Nosheena Mobarik ✨
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture
#FIAACH #IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture
Welcome to the Forum for Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage, and this journey of discovery and cross-cultural understanding.
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#IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture #FIAACH #PreservingHistory #ArtOfIslam #ArchitecturalHeritage
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#IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture #FIAACH #PreservingHistory #ArtOfIslam #ArchitecturalHeritage
October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Welcome to the Forum for Islamic Art, Architecture & Cultural Heritage, and this journey of discovery and cross-cultural understanding.
🔗 fiaach.com
#IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture #FIAACH #PreservingHistory #ArtOfIslam #ArchitecturalHeritage
🔗 fiaach.com
#IslamicArt #CulturalHeritage #IslamicArchitecture #FIAACH #PreservingHistory #ArtOfIslam #ArchitecturalHeritage