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Art | Bradford Literature Festival

Beyond the Biennale: Islamic Art and its Contemporary Resonance

5 Jul 2025

17:00 - 18:15

University of Bradford

Following the landmark Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, our panellists return to reflect on what it revealed — and what comes next. 

Join Dr Silke Ackermann, Dr Abdulrahman Azzam and Rizwan Ahmed as they explore the living legacy of Islamic art and architecture, its global influence, and its power to connect past and present. 

From philosophy to form, tradition to innovation, they’ll discuss how Islamic aesthetics continue to shape contemporary creativity. With insights from both the exhibition and the wider cultural landscape, this is a rare opportunity to engage with the enduring relevance of Islamic artistic heritage.

Age Guidance
12+ (advisory e.g. storytelling)

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General £7

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University of Bradford

Richmond Road
BD7 1AZ

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