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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Quran and Manuscript GalleryThe development and the emergence of the different Arabic script styles are highlighted in this gallery through the display of the earliest Qur’anic folios on vellum to the most exquisitely illuminated Qur’an inscribed by distinguished Muslim calligraphers.
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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia was established in December 1998 as a response to growing worldwide interest in Islamic art. Reflecting this awareness, Malaysia became home to Southeast Asia’s most prominent museum dedicated to being a custodian, collector, preserver, and educator of Islamic art. Thye aim is to create a collection that is truly representative of the Islamic world, with an emphasis on Southeast Asia. Among the many distinctive attractions are the India, China and Malay World galleries.
Central Juma Mosque
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Leaf Imprint on Asphalt
Leaf imprint on asphalt captured at the Polo Grounds, George Town, Pulau, Penang on 20 Dec 2023. Asphalt is a petroleum-like material that exists in both a viscous and a more solid state. This means that it can be heated, spread, smoothed, and hardened—characteristics…
Global Justice
We watch humanity caught in a vortex of abnormalities that were avoidable. Because of its inability to resolve age-old problems, some dating back to the 15th Century and others more current, humanity remains ill prepared to guide a developing global…
Kek Lok Si Temple
Capturing the spirit of Chinese New Year, Feb 2021, at the Kek Lok Si Temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia. Traditionally Chinese Lunar New Year activities started as early as three weeks before Chinese New Year’s Eve, but a week before was more usual.
Kuala Lumpur 2020
I decided to explore Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, before returning to Penang. KL boasts of gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, and charming locals whom I met while walking along its streets. The city calls one to explore, to seek out its many wonders,…
Global Justice
We watch humanity caught in a vortex of abnormalities that were avoidable. Because of its inability to resolve age-old problems, some dating back to the 15th Century and others more current, humanity remains ill prepared to guide a developing global…
Kek Lok Si Temple
Capturing the spirit of Chinese New Year, Feb 2021, at the Kek Lok Si Temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia. Traditionally Chinese Lunar New Year activities started as early as three weeks before Chinese New Year’s Eve, but a week before was more usual.
Kuala Lumpur 2020
I decided to explore Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, before returning to Penang. KL boasts of gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, and charming locals whom I met while walking along its streets. The city calls one to explore, to seek out its many wonders,…