The Jameel Prize 2011
21 July - 25 September 2011
Studio Gallery
Free admission
The Jameel Prize is the V&A's £25,000 international art prize awarded to a contemporary artist or designer inspired by traditions of Islamic craft and design. This year, ten artists and designers have been shortlisted and the exhibition will display works ranging from felt costumes to sculpture made from hand-made terracotta bricks, and from mirror mosaic to digital collages inspired by traditional Persian miniature paintings. The winner will be announced on 12 September.
In partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI).
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Washcloth (Orange Carpet)
These one-of-a-kind designs are inspired by the Islamic carpet collection in the V&A's Jameel Gallery.
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Mon 12 September 2011–Mon 16 July 2012
COURSE: Discover the Arts of Asia, 1500–1900 in this popular Year Course focusing on the rich diversity of artistic traditions found within the vast territories of the Islamic Middle East, South Asia and China. You can book the full course, or select individual terms or days. Mondays, 12 September 2011 – 16 July 2012 (over 3 terms)
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