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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Biography

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) is a Museum tourists can’t afford to miss when visiting Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the heart of KL’s tourist beltm, nearby Lake Gardens. Thanks to its location, it is easy to visit, and one can easily plan a day trip to visit the Museum, the National Mosque, the Birds Park and National Planetarium within the same day.

History
Following the success of the World Islamic Civilization Festival held in Kuala Lumpur in 1994, the Malaysian government and the Islamic Department of the Islamic Development of Malaysia (JAKIM) decided to partner with the Albukhary Foundation to establish a permanent center of learning and research in Malaysia.

The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia was officially opened on December 12, 1998 (23 Syaaban 1419), and quickly became a landmark for islamic art and history in Malaysia and the Southeast Asia region.

Galleries
Islamic Art Museum Malaysia Floor Plan The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) is divided into two floors of galleries, and two other special galleries are built separately for occasional exhibitions. 

The permanent galleries are categorized by artifact material or field of study. It showcases countless illuminated Qurans, manuscripts, weaponry, jewellery, costumes and more. The earliest Qur'an & manuscripts are dated all the way from the 8th century.

The India, China and Malay World Gallery are particularly interesting. These three galleries serve as representations of the diversity of Islamic peoples and the multi-cultural heritage of Malaysia. 

The museum also has two special galleries, which are used for temporary exhibitions.

Located in front of the Negara mosque in Kuala Lumpur, the Islamic Arts Museum is a must-see for arts lovers visiting Malaysia’s capital. Officially opened on December 12, 1998, it houses 12 main galleries and is widely thought of as one of the top museums in Malaysia, if not all of Southeast Asia.

The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. Pic: Bouslama Boutheyna, Wikimedia Commons.
The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. Pic: Bouslama Boutheyna, Wikimedia Commons.

It is easy to pass a day (or even two) here. There are all kinds of exhibitions to pique your interest, such as the museum of Islamic architecture, which includes miniature models of some famous Islamic buildings, reflecting the architecture of the Arabic civilization through the years.

The models in the museum are very realistic. Don’t be surprised if you find the models of the Taj Mahal or the Imam Ismail Albukhary mosque incredibly similar to the real ones. However, don’t spend all your time on the models, the museum itself is a sight to behold. As you walk its halls, you will find the beautiful domes and fountains as fascinating as the exhibits themselves.

A fountain at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia.  Pic: Bouslama Boutheyna, Wikimedia Commons.
A fountain at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. Pic: Bouslama Boutheyna, Wikimedia Commons.

There is also a section of the museum dedicated to ancient Ottoman Empire monuments. The exhibition also includes a large number of artefacts from the Ottoman Empire that were brought from Syria and Turkey to Malaysia. These artefacts are considered particularly rare and precious and give a unique insight into how people lived at that time.

Of course, the artefacts at the museum came from a number of locations in the Islamic world over the centuries such as India, China and Malay and jewellery, arms, textiles, woodwork, coins, ceramics and more.

The museum also brought the sword of the prophet of Islam Mohamed from Turkey for a three-month exhibit. This is one of the many items that have passed through Kuala Lumpur’s Islamic Arts Museum that have earned it a deserved reputation as one of the best museums in the region. There is also a special area dedicated to the Quran, which includes more than 200 rare Islamic manuscripts and 30 copies of the Holy Quran.

Be sure to take notice of the amazing architecture of the museum: Pic: Deadstar, Wikimedia Commons.
Be sure to take notice of the amazing architecture of the museum: Pic: Deadstar, Wikimedia Commons.

Food

It’s easy to build up an appetite while wandering the rooms packed with Islamic art and history, and there are no shortage of eateries where you can enjoy some delicious Arabic food. These are located on the first floor, with the restaurant of Egyptian chef Ayman a big draw. The helpful Ayman has been serving up tasty food at the museum for many years in his family-friendly restaurant. All the Middle Eastern favourites are on the menu, including hummus, tahini, and falafel.

After a delicious meal there is no better energy boost than some Turkish coffee. Famed for its bold and rich taste, this coffee has even earned its own proverb in Turkey: “Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love.” The proverb speaks for itself. If you try it, be sure to complement you coffee with some Arabic cookies or candies.


The Islamic Arts Museum has something for everyone and how it appeals to you will very much depend on your hobbies and your interests. History buffs, arts lovers and foodies, they will all find something here. It’s easy to spend a day or two here, but at the very least devote a morning or afternoon to discovering this fascinating museum.
Iranian artist Golnaz Fathi, born in 1972, studied classical calligraphy before she established her own style of working. She received a Bachelor of Arts in graphics from Azad Art University, Tehran, and studied at the Iranian Society of Calligraphy. Drawing on her extensive training as a calligrapher, Fathi uses texts and letters as formal elements, transforming traditional calligraphy into a personal artistic language. 


Golnaz Fathi’s works are in the permanent collections of the Brighton & Hove Museum, England; Carnegie Mellon University, Doha; the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur; The Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore; the British Museum, London; the Devi Art Foundation, New Delhi; and The Farjam Collection, Dubai. She has exhibited in galleries and cultural centers around the world, including the October Gallery, London and Art Forum of Wiesbaden, Germany. In 2011, she was named one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Honorees.

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