Available as a digital download, with exclusive print copies at William Morris Gallery, this publication brings together the voices and visions of 23 extraordinary women artists, who are not only preserving traditional Islamic art forms but are also innovating and reshaping these traditions for future generations.

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Each artist contributes a personal reflection or artwork, offering insightful responses to Morris’s work that bridge cultural heritage with contemporary creativity.

Artists in the publication include: Yukiko Futurama, Samira Mian, Zahra Ammar, Zaynab Al-Hashimi, Ruqqia Badran, Shaheen Ahmed, Ayesha Amjad, Munise Emetullah Akhtar, Antara Biswas, Alefiya Abbas Ali, Fatima Zahra Hassan, Charlotte Dilley,Naseeba Khader, Ola Alanqar, Robina Ullah, Dr Sara Choudhrey, Ayesha Gamiet, Mobeen Akhter, Farrah Azzam, Filiz Adiguzel, Raanaz Shahid, Farzaneh Ebadiford, Safoura Zahedi.

Bayt Al Fann is all about celebrating and preserving the incredible diversity of Islamic art, culture, and heritage.

Arabic for art house, Bayt Al Fann welcomes everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, to explore the past, present and future of Islamic art, culture and heritage together.

Founded in 2021 with the mission to make Islamic art more accessible and inclusive, Bayt Al Fann curates a rich array of online initiatives. This includes artist talks, and panel discussions, that explore traditional and contemporary Islamic art. These sessions bring together diverse voices from around the world, including renowned artists, and experts who delve into subjects ranging from Arabic calligraphy and miniature painting to Islamic architecture and design. With an engaged online community spanning 205 countries, Bayt Al Fann creates a unique space for art lovers, practitioners, and scholars to engage with the rich history and evolving practices of Islamic art.

Complementing its digital engagement, Bayt Al Fann has a quarterly publication, which is both a celebration of Islamic art, culture and heritage. Each issue showcases artists and experts, merging traditional and contemporary perspectives, with in-depth articles, artist profiles, and rich visual content that delves into the poetic and visual beauty of Islamic art.

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Image credits

Banner: Zahra Ammar
Image 1: Antara Biswas
Image 2: Samira Mian