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Objects tell Stories
There are more than 100,000 objects in the collection of Museum für Islamische Kunst. Each object has a story to tell.
These stories offer a glimpse into past ways of lives, enriching our cultural knowledge and deepening our understanding of complex historical events.
The Shimmering Luster Mihrab
The Kashan mihrab is the only monumental Persian luster niche on public display in Europe. Its golden shimmer, sacred inscriptions, and bold signature make it one of the most remarkable objects in the Museum for Islamic Art's collection.
A painting from the Shahnameh – The Persian Book of Kings
In this story we look at the story behind the painting depicting Simurgh, Zal and Sam in the context of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, a poem that has shaped Persian identity for over a thousand years.
Kashan: Where ceramics shine like gold
Over the past decade, the Museum for Islamic Art has been dedicated to unlocking the secrets of luster ceramics through exhibitions, research and workshops. This story takes us back to Kashan and its ceramic legacy, and examines its interwoven relationship with the museum.
The Cat Exhibition
Cats have a long and complex history of interaction with humans. Bringing together a captivating selection of objects from the collections of the Berlin State Museums, this online exhibition proposes a thematic, experimental lens of inquiry – the figure of the cat.
A Poetic Painting from Qajar Era
Exploring the themes of feminine forms and celestial elements in the 19th century Qajar era painting.
The Alhambra Cupola in the Museum for Islamic Art
This story tells of the origin and transfer of the Alhambra dome to Berlin.
750 Years of Rumi
This year, the world marks the 750th death anniversary of the great Sufi poet and mystic, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī. His timeless words continue to inspire and captivate, transcending time and culture, reminding us of the enduring power of love, spirituality, and human connection.
Europeans in a Persian blue and white pottery
Global trade and its dynamics. Motifs of Chinese and European art on blue and white ceramics from Iran.
Winter Celebrations around the World
We are taking a look at winter celebrations around the world through our collection.
In:complete
Fragments often seem out of place – and that is precisely what makes their stories so fascinating. The exhibition In:complete brings together works of art from different periods and asks: what actually makes an object whole?
