“Islamic Art Lens” Exhibition
11 April 2023
- 25 April 2023
Alexandria, Egypt
Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Antiquities Museum Entrance
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<p>The antiquities Museum affiliated to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Cultural Outreach Sector, in cooperation with Adasa Club, organizes an exhibition entitled “Islamic Art Lens”, on Tuesday, 11 April 2023; 12:00 pm, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Main Building, Antiquities Museum.</p> <p>The exhibition showcases the shots that won the first places in the competition organized by Adasa Club to monitor and present the masterpieces and aesthetics of the Islamic art throughout Egypt and the world. This exhibition aims at supporting the role of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Tourism Promotion Authority in the efforts exerted to place Egypt at the forefront of touristic destinations. Moreover, it aims at advancing the concept of the documentary imaging and reviving photographic prints. The exhibition also aims at propagating the winning shots to be used in the promotional material of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Tourism Promotion Authority. These material will also be posted on the social media pages to reach out for the largest number of social media visitors.</p> <p>The exhibition will present several themes:<br /> - Islamic Architecture: interior and exterior photography of the most famous Islamic architectural facilities, highlighting the aesthetics of Islamic architecture and the exquisite decorations in these facilities.<br /> - Archaeological and Heritage Collections: photographing the silent nature of the archaeological collections exhibited in Egyptian and international museums, or owned by individuals and private institutions.<br /> - Documenting the celebration of the Holy month of Ramadan: portraying the daily life in the Arab and Islamic world, which shows the festive aspects of the holy month and the feast in the streets and public or private places.<br /> </p>