Walking a Tightrope: Museum of Islamic Art, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and the making of 'Empire of Light' in Doha An overview of how the Museum of Islamic Art, in partnership with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, organised the current exhibition 'Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan'.
ReSIA: Sacred Power: The Motif of the Seven Magical Signs The motif of the Seven Magical Signs is a set of seven symbols believed to represent the Most Exalted Name of God. They are discussed in texts on magic such as the Shams alma‘arif al-kubra and appear on amulets and various talismanic objects.
Learning from South Omo: New research by agro-pastoralist communities in Southern Ethiopia Learning from South Omo highlights research by agro-pastoralist communities in Southern Ethiopia. Confronting rapid change through land appropriation, tourism and climate pressures, researchers from seven groups present their own perspectives on livelihoods, identity and development. Centring local expertise, the exhibition shares aspirations and concerns for the future—research about, by and for the people of South Omo.