Islam SSN

An @ace_national subject specialist network for museum professionals responsible for UK collections of Islamic art and material culture.

[Mariyam Ali @mariyamali83]

Making speedy progress on our Damascus room gallery. 3 wall frames are now up! @MIAQatar

[Rebecca Bridgman @bec_bridgman]

Great new role @Barakat_org as Communications Coordinator, £22.8K, P/T 36 month contract, to deliver new projects with #museums & #muslim audiences & @islamssn communitieshttps://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/view/810450?tsId=8

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

What is design? How does it interact with craft or art? How does Islamic tradition influence design from19thc to present day? Just few of questions discussed in our webinar...it's been recorded & will be online soon...

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

Fascinating to be hearing more about Nasser's work - how he is inspired by historic contexts and collections to create new work

[V&A @V_and_A]

Watch an exquisite carving appear before you from master woodcarver Naseer Yasna (Lazo studios) , who joins us in November to give a hands-on masterclass. Did you know we run workshops like this throughout the year? See the full programme: https://t.co/q6NeuAlVSh

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

@V_and_A curator Rachel Dedman describing the amazing range of artists whose work is shortlisted for this year's #Jameelprize

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

@MJSGibson discussing range of influences from the Middle East on #design @LeightonHouse_ Arab hall built in 1877 @ace_national

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

Kicking off our webinar with @SeasideFerry talking about Owen Jones and #design inspired by Islamic tradition. Funded thro @ace_national

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

Our 'Design Inspired by Islamic Tradition' Study Day is coming up. Don't miss the opportunity to join Mariam Rosser-Owen, Melanie Gibson, Dr Kathryn Ferry, Seaside Historian, Rachel Dedman, and Lazo Studio on this thought-provoking talk 👉https://t.co/Kg6rh2W1tc

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

Join us on 24 June for a thought-provoking discussion on the development of Islamic design, its reinterpretation, and impact in contemporary society. With Mariam Rosser-Owen, @MJSGibson, Kathryn Ferry, Rachel Dedman and Lazo Studios👉https://t.co/Kg6rh2W1tc

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

Islamic Art SSN generates reports based on presentations and themes covered during some of our study days. Check out the content in our website 👉https://t.co/n081yuKQOq

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

An exciting discovery of over 400 objects of Islamic and Indo-Islamic origin in the Curzon family house, a dynasty whose members held the title of Viceroy of India. Read more on our new blog entry! https://t.co/CJOwetY2VB

[Museum of Royal Worcester @TheMoRW]

#WorcestershireHour Did you know that Arabic calligraphy has developed over a thousand years, for books, inscriptions & buildings as decoration? This #HalfTem try our NEW WORKSHEET & design your own calligraphy and coat of arms!
https://t.co/JaPoJw7Iw7
#HeritageFromHome #ArtHelps

[Museum of Royal Worcester @TheMoRW]

2 HOURS TO GO until we join @FuchsiaHart fascinating virtual talk about #Worcester porcelain’s inspiration & interactions with the Islamic world! We're especially looking forward to seeing new photographs of collection & archive items!
#ArtHelps #HereForCulture #MuseumFromHome

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

New videos! 👉https://t.co/67yYiJ0f9S The Islamic Art SSN is thrilled to announce two new videos created with the support of the ACE and produced with calligrapher Soraya Syed, where she plunges the audience into the dynamic yet disciplined work of a 'Hattat.'

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

What a fantastic webinar - 4 brilliant speakers with great insights into #arabic # calligraphy and 100 attendees! @ace_national @bec_bridgman @ArtofthePen @dan_a_lowe @tuhfatulhind @PorterVenetia

[Nadine Nour el Din @nadinenoureldin]

fascinating presentation by @PorterVenetia kicking off Calligraphy in Arabic: From Museum Collections to Contemporary Practice @IslamSSN @ace_national

[Rebecca Bridgman @bec_bridgman]

Delighted to be chairing @IslamSSN 1st webinar on #arabic #calligraphy with @tuhfatulhind @dan_a_lowe @ArtofthePen &#venetiaporter thanks to @ace_national for making it possible

[Museum of Royal Worcester @TheMoRW]

Very much looking forward to this #Webinar @IslamSSN @ace_national #IslamicArt

Settling in...

[Islam SSN @IslamSSN]

Stay Tuned! Sneak peak of the upcoming film on Arabic calligraphy with Soraya Syed, a production and collaboration between @ace_national @IslamSSN @ArtofthePen