KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV)— A group of young female artists in Herat is working to preserve one of Afghanistan’s most treasured cultural traditions: the Herat school of miniature painting and illumination. Rooted in the Timurid era and pioneered by legendary artist Kamal-ud-Din Behzad, the Herat school represents over 600 years of refined artis...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — The ancient city of Bukhara recently welcomed guests from around the world for the 21st edition of the international “Silk and Spices” festival, held from June 6 to 8. The event brought together artisans, performers, and cultural enthusiasts in a vibrant celebration of Uzbekistan’s folk heritage and Silk Road lega...
Billboard project along Hijrah Road blends cultural heritage with modern design as part of Year of Handicrafts 2025 initiative MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – A new series of billboards celebrating Saudi Arabia’s traditional arts and crafts has been unveiled along the historic Hijrah Road linking Makkah and Madinah, aiming to enrich the cultural...
New Istanbul initiative merges aesthetics with sensory inclusivity through tactile, auditory, and visual experiences ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Salt Galata, a prominent cultural landmark in Türkiye’s Istanbul, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at redefining accessibility in the arts. Supported by Garanti BBVA, the newly launched ...
Bursa-based collaboration showcases hand-crafted 10th-century astronomical instrument adorned with traditional leather miniature BURSA, Türkiye (MNTV) — Two artists in northwestern Türkiye have merged centuries-old scientific heritage with traditional visual storytelling by crafting a unique astrolabe decorated with miniature art, highlighting...
Katara cultural showcase pairs short stories and photographs to offer intimate portraits of Gaza’s human experience DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — Qatar’s Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) inaugurated the ‘Windows Into Gaza’ exhibition, presenting a powerful narrative of life in the Gaza Strip through a fusion of visual art and literary expression. ...
A Moroccan-Dutch artist intertwines history and art to revive the rich cultural legacy of Al-Andalus through music and theater AMSTERDAM (MNTV) – Mohamed Aadroun, a Moroccan-Dutch artist and former public servant, has dedicated his career to reviving and celebrating the cultural legacy of Al-Andalus through music and theater. Born in Amsterda...
Hasib Hourani’s book ‘rock flight’ recognized at New South Wales Literary Awards 2025 SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) – Hasib Hourani, a Lebanese-Palestinian writer based in Sydney, Australia, took home the prestigious Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry at the New South Wales Literary Awards 2025. Hourani’s debut book “rock flight...
Exhibition features tributes to Turkish heritage, global issues, and Palestine, marking Kasap’s transition from photography to painting MORRISTOWN, United States (MNTV) — Renowned Turkish artist Koray Kasap has launched a new 3D art exhibition in Morristown, New Jersey, showcasing a collection of mixed-media works inspired by Turkish culture a...
Performance blends spiritual devotion, poetic legacy, and Morocco’s Sufi roots in Jnan Sbil Gardens FEZ, Morocco (MNTV) — The National Tijani Samaa Group, a Moroccan Sufi ensemble led by Mohcine Nourrach, performed a spiritually rich repertoire of devotional chants and praise poems on Tuesday evening at the Jnan Sbil gardens, as part of the 28...
