"Islamic metalwork — more than any other form of Islamic craftsmanship — represents a meeting point of different cultures, patterns, and traditions. Drawing on some of the finest objects from the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, Cultures in Conversation presents a modern-day interpretation of Islamic metalwork in The Courtauld Gallery and the History of Science Museum collections. From stunning court fashion and intricate astrolabes to beautiful bowls and candlesticks, immerse yourself in six centuries of Islamic artisanship. Discover how each precious and rare object is a cultural conversation which starts and ends in a different place. And those cultural conversations continue today in the online exhibition, with objects and stories from the Multaka-Oxford volunteers and local community — including an interactive digital programme where online visitors can design their own Islamic-inspired patterns. ..."
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