Bukhara, a rising destination for calligraphy lovers, is not only home to two museums devoted to the art but also a cradle where its legacy continues to live and breathe.

With over 2,500 years of history, Bukhara feels suspended in time — a place where the memory of the Silk Road still lingers, inviting you to wander through this crossroads of ancient worlds, a city whose very name carries the meaning of “God’s Joy.”

At the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, jewellery from across the Islamic world whispers stories of shahs and the journeys of nomads roaming distant steppes and deserts.

Step into the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Asia’s largest treasure trove of Islamic art, where opulent jewels, gilded manuscripts, and centuries of artistry from across the Islamic world await curious wanderers.

Wonders of Imperial Carpets showcases exquisite carpets and treasures from three Islamic empires, inviting you to take flight through the richness of Islamic art and heritage.

What if the soul of Palermo lies not just in its cathedrals or cannoli, but in the traces of an Arab past that still breathe into the city’s pulse?

Stepping into the Cappella Palatina, I was met by geometry, gold, and God — where Norman ambition, Byzantine splendour, and Islamic artistry mingle under one roof.

Eternal Letters is an intimate world where sacred words meet artistry — where ink, colour, and paper become storytellers, whispering tales of one of the finest traditions of the Islamic world.

This year, the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah returns for its second edition, inviting us on a pilgrimage through faith’s many expressions — traversing time, space, and all that is in between.

At the inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh, I find myself surrounded by works from both established artists and emerging talents across Saudi Arabia and the greater MENA region — each contributing to a collective endeavour to redefine and shape their identities.