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Islamic art museums & galleries, were created across the world to house magnificent collections of Islamic heritage. These provide creative inspiration for artists today.
 
To celebrate #MuseumWeek here are 22 global Islamic art museums & collections #CreatorsMW

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1/ The Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic world, The British Museum, London

The collection comprises broad & diverse material culture produced from the 7th century to the present day in the Islamic world, stretching from West Africa to Southeast Asia. Mosque lamp, 1549
2/ The Jameel Gallery, The Victoria & Albert Museum, London
 
The V&A holds over 19,000 items from the Middle East & North Africa, ranging from the early Islamic period (the 7th century) to the early 20th century. It features the Ardabil Carpet - the world's oldest dated carpet.
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