Traces and Threads: Unravelling the Histories of Gifts to the Haramayn
Talk/Conversations
About the event
Language: English
What will you learn?
Participants will discover the methodologies, challenges, and insights involved in uncovering and interpreting local heritage artifacts, and see how curatorial decisions bring these collections to life.
Who is it for?
This session is for curators, museum professionals, historians, researchers, and anyone passionate about preserving and showcasing regional heritage.
Led By
Dr. Julian Raby
Artistic Director of the 2025 Islamic Arts Biennale
Julian Raby, born in London in 1949, studied as an undergraduate and post-graduate at the University of Oxford. He taught...
Dr. Bilal Badat
Curator
Dr. Bilal Badat, archaeologist and art historian, specializes in Islamic calligraphy. A Senior Researcher at Barker Langham, he has contributed...
Rizwan Ahmed
Curator
Rizwan Ahmad is a curator and researcher with over 15 years experience incultural, historical, and archaeological projects in the Middle...
Sarah Al Abdali
Assistant Curator, Islamic Arts Biennale 2025
Artist and curator Sarah Al Abdali explores Arab culture and Islamic philosophy through painting, ceramics, and woodwork. A master’s graduate...
The Venue
Western Hajj Terminal - Jeddah - Cinema - Public Programs Building
Haj Parking A, Hajj Terminal West, 2023 AIRPORT HAJJ ROAD, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah 23721
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Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair Accessible
Family Friendly
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