Exhibitions

Now on view:

 The Story of Islamic Art in 99 Objects

16 August – mid-September

Curated with Zayed University, the exhibition showcases art from Farhad Farjam’s extensive private collection.  This spectacular and varied group of artworks displays exquisite technical refinement born of the exceptional craftsmanship that is characteristic of Islamic art at large.  Together, these extraordinary works of art tell a story in visual and spiritual codes, revealing in both luxury and everyday objects, a glimpse of the sublime.

Past Exhibitions:  

 Iran Inside Out   

Influences of homeland and diaspora on the artistic language of contemporary Iranian artists. 

15 March – 15 June     

   

Highlights from the show are showcased alongside some of the finest examples of contemporary Iranian art drawn from The Farjam Collection.  Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath of Art Reoriented, the exhibition is hosted by The Farjam Collection @ DIFC and supported by The Hafiz Foundation.     

 

 

 

 

  

From Matisse to Warhol: Works on Paper by Modern Masters    

   

January – March, 2010     

   

Drawing on the impressive western section of Dr Farjam’s collection, From Matisse to Warhol encompasses many of the most revered artists of the 20th century, including Picasso, Dali and Chagall.  Featuring works never before seen by the public, the exhibition focuses on the medium of paper, offering valuable insight into the creative process.     

   

   

 

The Holy Qur’an   

   

August – December, 2009     

   

Qur’anic manuscripts and the art forms with which the word of God was recorded played a crucial role in the history of Islamic arts.  The exhibition gives a close look at the richly diverse examples of Qur’anic manuscripts crafted over past centuries and reveals the evolution of intricate calligraphy, wonderful illustration, graceful ornamentation and overall sophistication that pervaded the art of the Holy Book.     

  

 

 

 

Highlights of Islamic Art from The Farjam Collection    

  

March – July, 2009     

  

For its first exhibition, The Farjam Collection @ DIFC showcased some of exquisite examples of Islamic art drawn from Dr Farjam’s collection.  Spanning the history of Islam and covering a vast region, the exhibition featured a range of different kinds of Islamic artistic production, including manuscripts, calligraphy, metalwork, jewellery and miniatures.