From Malacca to Manchester: Curating Islamic Collections Worldwide
| Dates: | 23 February 2017 - 24 February 2017 |
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| Times: | All day |
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| What is it: | Conferences |
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| Organiser: | Manchester Museum |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public, Post 16 |
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This conference will explore and appraise current and developing practices in the curating of museum collections of Islamic art and material culture around the world, in Europe and in the UK. A keynote address by Dr Stefan Weber, Director of the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin, will be complemented by a series of presentations, panel discussions, practical workshops, and visits. The conference’s aim is to offer a vibrant and challenging perspective on the field, review ongoing projects and public and scholarly engagement, and explore professionals’ aspirations for the future developments of collections of Islamic art and material culture.
All interested participants are encouraged to submit paper proposals by 25th September, 2016
Download link for the Call for Papers to follow
Travel and Contact Information
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Manchester Museum
Oxford Road
Manchester
Phone: 0161-2752648
Email: museum@manchester.ac.uk
