Mtazamo Photography
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
The Central Duma Mosque is located in Makhachkala, previously known as Petrovskoye and Port-Petrovsk, or by the local Kumyk name of Anji, is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Dagestan in Russia.
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AfroFuture Ghana
AfroFuture was an event that opened up a wide field of possibilities. I captured candid shots, not prearranged, of people, objects, and occurrences as they happened. I strive to document an event where a single photograph presents the viewer with in-depth understanding what occurred.
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,…
Wall Murals George Town Malaysia
The George Town Festival commissioned Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic to create wall murals in 2012. Since then, the street art scene took off in George Town’s historic district with creative expressions done by both local and international artists.
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,…
Wall Murals George Town Malaysia
The George Town Festival commissioned Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic to create wall murals in 2012. Since then, the street art scene took off in George Town’s historic district with creative expressions done by both local and international artists.