Real or Imaginary? Miniatures as a source of knowledge for the history of Islamic Art
Giovanni Curatola Professor Giovanni Curatola is a professor at the University of Udine, Italy and is the author of more than one hundred scientific publications on Islamic art. He curated the first general exhibition on Islamic Art in Italy in 1993. He also curated the exhibition al-Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilization. The al-Sabah Collection, […]
The Jazz Piano Concert
Music Night titled “The Jazz Piano” performed by Francesco Grillo. Considered to be one of Italy’s greatest musical talents, Francesco Grillo, eclectic pianist and composer, moves through all types of musical genre, from classical music to jazz, and from Brazilian music to his own compositions, which are influenced by a wealth of different sources.He has […]
The Great Islamic Empires of the 16th Century
Professor Giovanni Curatola “The Great Islamic Empires of the 16th Century “by Prof. Giovanni Curatola, Professor, Archaeology and History of Islamic Art University of Udine, Italy. The course will enlighten us about the Ottoman Architecture, Ottoman Decorative Arts Safavid Architecture, Safavid Decorative Arts, Mughal Architecture and decorative Arts. Date: Sunday-Thursday 25-29 November 2018 Place: Yarmouk […]
The 4th Annual Fall Festival
The 4th Annual Fall Festival DAI’s Fall Festival brings together artisans and small independent businesses, a diverse mix of vintage, antique and hip handmade products. Happening at Yarmouk Cultural Centre, it features live music performances, art demonstration , food, craft goods and so much more!
The Mayor of Kos Island in Greece, Mr. George Kyritsis Visits the Amricani Cultural Centre
The Mayor of Kos Island in Greece, Mr. George Kyritsis visited the Amricani Cultural Centre and toured the various exhibitions; Splendors of the Ancient East, Loans from the Kuwait National Museum, Long Ago Zoo, and The Story of Amricani. He showed his interest in the exhibitions and objects displayed from The al-Sabah Collection and at […]
Women and War
“Women and War” performed by Verica Grmusa & Harriet Bushman This recital marks the centenary of the end of World War One. It tells the stories of war through the music composed across the globe, but also across different times in history. While it starts with ‘War to End All Wars’, the recital unfolds threading […]
In Jewels, India is the Treasury of the World
Usha Balakrishnan Dr Usha R Balakrishnan is a cultural capital consultant based in Mumbai. She is a highly regarded independent scholar of Indian art and culture and the pre-eminent historian of Indian jewellery. Her mission is to collaborate and work with museums, individuals, and organizations to curate exhibitions, plan programmes, form collections, manage cultural spaces, […]
Music Night titled “Grupo Choro Livre”.
In corporation with the embassy of the Republic of Brazil, you’re invited to a Music Night titled “Grupo Choro Livre” performed by Reco Do Bandolim and friends. Choro (Portuguese pronunciation: “cry” or “lament”), also popularly called chorinho (“little cry” or “little lament”), is an instrumental Brazilian popular music genre which originated in 19th century in […]
Reflections on the art of Calligraphy
“Reflections on the art of Calligraphy” a lecture presented by Dr. Sameer Al-Sayegh The topic seeks to examine the relationship between the art of calligraphy, religion,language and its impact as an art.
Arabic Calligraphy workshop
Arabic Calligraphy workshop presented by Dr. Sameer al-Sayegh at Yarmouk Cultural Centre