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In Memoriam
Upon learning of the death of His Highness the Aga Khan, I was deeply saddened and filled with a great sense of loss. He was a humanitarian leader of global dimension, a wise and eloquent public speaker, and above all a visionary. His worldwide...
Aga Khan Award for Architecture Steering Committee Meets in Geneva
Professor Gülru Necipoğlu (lower right) attends the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Steering Committee meeting in Geneva, from June 26-28, 2025. Standing behind Gülru is Hashim Sarkis, Dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning; they are speaking...
Celebrating Muqarnas' 40th Volume
Muqarnas , the first journal in English dedicated solely to the history of Islamic art and architecture, celebrates the publication of its 40th volume in 2024. Up to this day, Muqarnas and the Muqarnas Supplements remain a vibrant platform that facilitate...
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Awards Lifetime Achievement Medal for Contributions in Asian Art goes to Gülru Necipoğlu
The National Museum of Asian Art has announced its 2023 recipients of the Freer Medal, a lifetime achievement award that honors individuals who have substantially contributed to the understanding of the arts of Asia throughout their career. This year, the...
The International Journal of Islamic Architecture (IJIA) announces the winners of the Professor Hasan-Uddin Khan Article Award
The International Journal of Islamic Architecture and the Award Jury is pleased to announce the 2022 winners of the Professor Hasan-Uddin Khan Article Award. Award Winner: Laura Parodi, "Kabul, a Forgotten Mughal Capital: Gardens, City, and Court at the...