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MOCAfest 2015: Faig Ahmed’s glitched-out rugs
Faig Ahmed in his Baku studio ©All rights reserved – Faig Ahmed Take a peek at the way Azerbaijani textile artist Faig Ahmed reworks traditional floor coverings, with handmade effects inspired by...
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MOCAfest 2015: The liberal and deep thinking world of Faig Ahmed
He has described himself as a ‘hostage to tradition’, had always thought his mind was ‘cold and totally impersonal’. But anyone who lays their eyes on the wonderful work of Faig Ahmed will...
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MOCAFest 2015: Rahman Roslan pictures his own Islam
This Malaysian photographer gives us a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of his work. Look out for him in Kuala Lumpur when the World Islamic Economic Forum MOCAfest happens in Kulala Lumpur,...
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MOCAfest 2015: Visual artist Teakster on finding his creative zone
This British Muslim digital artist blends styles and mediums as an extension of his own multicultural upbringing. He will be gracing this year’s MOCAfest, part of the World Islamic Economic Forum, held...
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MOCAfest 2015: Islamic mysticism and women spirituality the bedrock of...
If you love art, then you would already have been thrilled by Maïmouna Guerresi. A sensational artist by all accounts, Guerresi’s mind-bending works ranging from photography, sculpturing, videos and...
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MOCAfest 2015: Ballet inspiration leads to Islamic papercutting and acrylic...
Raised in Moscow, Maryam Golubeva is a Russian UK based artist with ancient Turkish heritage and ancestry. She is interested in developing a link between East and West and is passionate about Islamic...
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Peter’s picks: Conversation for the soul
Meet visual artist Lateefa Spiker, whose geometric imagery is inspired by her mosaic upbringing. I’ve always been moved by UK-based artist Lateefa Spiker’s artwork. Born to parents who converted to...
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MOCAfest 2015: Brushing up on calligraphy with Ruh al-Alam
This designer and visual artist constantly evolves his work to push out of tradition and embrace modern influences. 1 of 6 British-born Ruh al-Alam was raised in the UK by his Bangladeshi parents....
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MOCAfest 2015: eL Seed gives Islamic art a new breath with calligraffiti
This Tunisian-French artist with a vivid passion for street art wants to make people question themselves, create human connections and revive their heritage. eL Seed was born and raised in suburban...
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Muslim Artists of the World
Addressing themes that transcend geographical, political and socio-cultural boundaries with sensitivity and sophistication, Muslim artists continue to establish themselves among the world’s best...
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