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Religious Art

End of an Era: Goodbye, Rubin!

Founded by Donald and Shelley Rubin to showcase classic and contemporary Himalayan art, the Rubin Museum of Art was more than just a repository for artifacts.
By The Editors

Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al-Thani On Bringing Islamic Art to New York City

The Institute of Arab and Islamic Art, founded by Al-Thani, recently opened “Endless Night," Lebanese artist Nabil Kanso's debut solo exhibition in the city.
By Dan Duray
A painting with collaged elements

Richard McBee and Joel Silverstein On the Universality of Creation and the Art It Inspires

"The exhibition is about the mix: religion, creativity, philosophy, moral thought and cultural practice taken in a multiplicity of ways."
By Hannah Rothbard

Exhibitions by Arab Artists in NYC on the Present and Future of Middle Eastern Life

By Farah Abdessamad

France Is Launching 18 Islamic Art Exhibitions to Counter Islamophobia

By Helen Holmes

Hobby Lobby Lawsuits and a Scholar’s Arrest Expose a Dark Side of Biblical Studies  

By David D'Arcy

Jewish Medieval Treasures Hidden for Centuries Will Go on View at the Cloisters

By Helen Holmes
Beirut's corniche in July 2006.

Private Museum for Arab Art Slated for 2020 Opening in Beirut

By Alanna Martinez
Journalists work during a tour by the archaeological site.

500-Year-Old Aztec Temple Discovered in Downtown Mexico City

By Alanna Martinez
People look at the restored fresco "dei Fornai" (bakers) cubicle, during a visit after the restoration of the catacomb of Santa Domitilla, in central Rome, on May 30, 2017.

1,600-Year-Old Restored Frescoes Shed Light on Roman Baking Life

By Alanna Martinez
Adi Nes' version of The Last Supper.

Israel Museum Shows The Varied Depictions of Jesus by Jewish Artists

By Guelda Voien
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 24: A lion sculpture outside the Art Institute of Chicago wears a batting helmet to help the city celebrate the Chicago Cubs making it into the World Series on October 24, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs will face off against the Cleveland Indians in the World Series beginning tomorrow. This will be the Cubs first trip to the Series since 1945. The Indians last trip to the Series was 1948.

Art Institute Lions Don Chicago Cubs Hats, 600 Women Artists Pose for Group Photo

By Alanna Martinez
Cenotaph with Finials Iran, (11th–12th century).

Museum Diplomacy: Could Islamic Art Inspire Middle East Peace?

By Pamela Falk
The palaces of Saddam Hussein will soon be opened for public as a public art museum.

Saddam Hussein’s Basra Palace to Become Art Museum

By Alanna Martinez
An image of Joe Paterno by Michael Pilato.

Tarnished Icon: Does Joe Paterno Deserve His Halo Back?

By Ryan Steadman
Marlene Dumas, Death of the Author, 2003. (Photo: David Zwirner Gallery)

Marlene Dumas to Paint New Altarpiece for Dresden Church Damaged in WWII

By Alanna Martinez
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