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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.
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.
Where is the Dragon?
The star of the "CulturalxCollabs - Weaving the Future" project is a so-called Caucasian dragon carpet from the 17th century. A dragon carpet - all well and good - but: where is the dragon?
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.
Mihrab Tile from Kashan
In this provenance research story, we trace the origins of a tile that entered the museum collection in Berlin from Spain, but was probably made in the workshops of Kashan.
