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2021Gaza-based painter Malak Mattar on making art as a feminist in Palestine
2021
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2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
Object
1Gaming Die
1
Object
1925Diplôme d'honneur. Golikoff (USSR). 1925
1925
Object
1Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
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1524"Bahram Gur in the Yellow Palace on Sunday", Folio 213 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1524"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1400Ewer with Lid
1400
Object
1600Carpet
1600
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1400"Captured Indian Raja Brought to Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (World Histories)
1400
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1405"Bahram Gur's Skill with the Bow", Folio 17v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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1524"Bahram Gur in the Red Palace on Tuesday", Folio 220 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1524"Battle between Alexander and Darius", Folio 279 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1499Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina)
1499
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1801Shield
1801
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1485"The Beggar who Professed his Love for a Prince", Folio 28r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
Object
1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1100Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
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1400"Journey of the Prophet Muhammad", Folio from the Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
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1400"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
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1495"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
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1Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
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1460"Battle Scene", Folio from a Zafarnama (Book of Victories) of Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi
1460
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1100Mirror
1100
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1495"Muslim Pilgrim to Mecca Meets a Brahman on the Road", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
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1455"Dancing Dervishes", Folio from a Divan of Hafiz
1455
Object
1701Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
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1405"Bahram Gur on the Chase", Folio 10r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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1475"Preparation for a Feast", Folio from a Divan of Jami
1475
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1554Miniature Qur'an and Qur'an Case
1554
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1500"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sa`di
1500
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1524"Khusrau Seated on his Throne", Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1474Divan (Collected Works) of Mir 'Ali Shir Nava'i
1474
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1495"Khusrau Arriving at Shirin's Palace", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi
1495
Object
1001Knife Blade
1001
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1524"Bahram Gur in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 207 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1485"Funeral Procession", Folio 35r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1400"Bahman Taking Revenge on the Sistanians" Folio from the Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
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1431Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1431
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1701Khyber Knife
1701
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1575A Stallion
1575
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1550Carpet
1550
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1486Illuminated Frontispiece of a Manuscript of the Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
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1499Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
1499
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1701Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1406Illuminated Opening Page Titled Laila and Majnun from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
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1485"Allusion to Sura 27:16", Folio from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1485
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1400"Chinese Emperor Standing in Pavilion", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
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1485Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1485
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1524"Khusrau Catches Sight of Shirin Bathing", Folio 50 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1524"Bahram Gur in the Turquoise Palace on Wednesday", Folio 216 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1800Tent Door Hanging
1800
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1460Tuhfat al-Ahrar (The Gift to the Noble)
1460
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1500Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
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1524"Bahram Gur in the Green Palace on Monday", Folio 224 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1462"Shaikh Mahneh and the Villager", Folio 49r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1462
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1433Coin
1433
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1524"Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman", Folio 17 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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500Ritual Basin
500
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1524"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1405"Bahram Gur and the Indian Princess in the Dark Palace on Saturday", Folio 23v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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1400Decorative Drawing
1400
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1855Dutār
1855
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1524"Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin", Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1524"Bahram Gur in the Sandal Palace on Thursday", Folio 230 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1524"Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday", Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1606Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1606
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1486"The Anecdote of the Man Who Fell into the Water", Folio 44r from a Mantiq al-Tayr (Language of the Birds)
1486
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1405Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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1925Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
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1400"Sakyamuni (Buddha) Announces Another Prophet", Folio from a Majma al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
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1540Portrait of a Lady Holding a Flower
1540
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1513Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sa`di
1513
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1405"How a Braggart was Drowned in a Well", Folio 33v from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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1950Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1405"The Eavesdropper", Folio 47r from a Haft Paikar (Seven Portraits) of the Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1405
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1524"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio 321b from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
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1400"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)
1400
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1950Sheep bell
1950
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1475Page of Calligraphy from an Anthology of Poetry by Sa`di and Hafiz
1475
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1400Bowl
1400
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1000High-Tin Bronze Bowl
1000
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1406"Laila and Majnun at School", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1406
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1524Overflap and Inside Cover of a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
1524
Publication
1400"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
1400
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1800Ewer
1800
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600Head of a Figure
600
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400Plaque
400
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400Rod or Bobbin
400
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622Buckle
622
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400Pin
400
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400Nail
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Fragment of a Book Cover
400
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400Pin or Stylus
400
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1800Dress
1800
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400Bell
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Fish Hook
400
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400Cross Pendant
400
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400Ring
400
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400Buckle
400
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1800Jacket
1800
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400Bone Fragment
400
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400Spindle Whorl or Button
400
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400Hinge
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Bone Fragment
400
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400Ring
400
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400Bracelet
400
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1800Headscarf
1800
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400Plaque
400
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400Ring
400
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400Cymbals
400
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400Ornament
400
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400Button or Spindle Whorl
400
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400Plaque
400
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400Cross Pendant
400
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1800Ensemble
1800
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400Jar
400
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800Chess Piece
800
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400Ornament
400
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1800Robe
1800
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400Probably a Counter
400
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400Pin or Stylus
400
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400Probably a Counter
400
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400Bell
400
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400Gaming Piece
400
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1800Palestinian Doll's Thob al-Malek Royal Dress
1800
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1700Ring
1700
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1800Zurna
1800
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400Key
400
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400Spoon
400
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1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
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1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
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1155Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1155
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1100Box with Lid
1100
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1091Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
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1155Ewer
1155
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1091Folio from a Qur'an Manuscript
1091
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1027Dinar of Mahmud
1027
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400Textile with Processions of Rams
400
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1305"Rustam Comes from Kabul to Pay Homage to Kai Khusrau", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi
1305
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900Bowl
900
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800Bowl
800
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1325Inscribed Pen Box
1325
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600Textile with Boar's Head Roundels
600
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2007Soviet pocket watch (2)
2007
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2007Soviet pocket watch (1)
2007
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2007Soviet pocket watch
2007
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2014Gold Chaika Pocket Watch made in the USSR
2014
Project
2025Watermelon Pictures is the film company putting Palestinian cinema where it belongs – on the big screen
2025
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2012Beautiful Skateistan book celebrates the power of skateboarding in Afghanistan
2012
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2014Photographs taken inside the Soviet cosmonaut training centre, Star City
2014
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2014Exhibition: New photography show offers an alternative side of Israel and Palestine
2014
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2018A tribute to the repurposed churches of the Soviet Union
2018
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2020Daniel Gebhart de Koekkoek photographs a holiday resort, seemingly only open to Afghan Hounds
2020
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2014Illustration: Owen Davey's latest book is about Laika the Soviet Spacedog
2014
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2025Glorianna Ximendaz uses archive photography, digital imagery and text messages to immortalise Palestine
2025
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2022Photographer Alex Nazari explores Armenian history through its ubiquitous Soviet-era car, the Lada
2022
Publication
2024Union is a new magazine spotlighting artists from Palestine and the diaspora
2024
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2024Inside the Palestinian Sound Archive: preserving the audiovisual legacy of Palestine, one record at a time
2024
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2020Soviet Space Graphics: a cosmic journey to Cold War-era Russia
2020
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2019How do you advertise a Swedish bank? With Snoop Dogg and Afghan hounds
2019
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2016Julia Autz documents Transnistria, a country steeped in Soviet nostalgia
2016
Project
2021Graphic designer Nawal Arafat on creating space for Palestinian voices within art and design
2021
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2017Russian photographer Turkina Faso on the “post-Soviet aesthetic”
2017
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2015We speak to Ruvan Wijesooriya about his documentation of a Kabul school
2015
Project
2018Palestine Underground shines a light on the West Bank’s underground music scene
2018
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2012Soviet bus stops captured by worldly photographer Christopher Herwig
2012
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2018The history of the hotel Venets: a 22-storey metaphor for Soviet utopia
2018
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2014Prill Vieceli Cremers create stunning work for a cultural project in Afghanistan
2014
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2021“I want viewers to see us”: Dean Majd on the importance of portraying Palestinians in a positive light
2021
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2013Lee Mawdsley shoots Qatar for CBQ and make us want to emigrate, fast.
2013
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2022The Al-Ameen archive preserves a precious insight into joyful Palestinian wedding culture between the 1960s-90s
2022
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2018“A desire for the forbidden would be equal to treason”: Photographer Nikolay Bakharev on life in the USSR (NSFW)
2018
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2022Creativity under Occupation: Five Palestinian creatives discuss the highs and lows of working in the West Bank and Gaza
2022
Project
2014Photography: Andrew Miksys' photographs of the discos in Soviet era buildings
2014
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2021“I am trying to show what home looks like for me”: Illustrator Dom Campistron shines a light on queer stories from Basque culture
2021
Project
2025An exhibition of Palestinian photographers visualises the lasting significance of ‘land’
2025
Publication
2014Edmund Clark's new book reflects on the end of US operations in Afghanistan
2014
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2017A Soviet vision of the future: the legacy and influence of Tekhikia – Molodezhi magazine
2017
Project
2018Clement Chapillon's work explores people and place, Israel and Palestine
2018
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2017A glimpse into the fascinating and incredibly odd world of Soviet-era sanatoriums
2017
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2023Omar Mohammad revives Afghan culture through design and typography
2023
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2020Concrete Citizens documents the residents of Soviet brutalist buildings in Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova
2020
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2012The Soviet Union goes neon in these mid-century illustrations of the future
2012