Work by artists from Pakistan, although not Islamic art, is worth a look, as some of the pieces make a powerful statement, such as the installation by Usman Saeed and the window by Rashid Rana.

Rashid said, “I want to force people to look at the images of Pakistan before they can look at the image of Manchester as this city was built on the back of people of that region.”

The piece by Aisha Khalid a book of miniatures titled “The Birth Of Venus” is stunning and well worth a look, where the pages will be turned every few days.

The exhibition by Manchester Art Gallery is one among many projects running alongside each other as part of the Festival of Muslim Cultures, listed below.

Speaking Art: An exhibition of calligraphy

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery,
Lister Park,
Bradford BD9 4NS.

Image and Identity: Peace Window designed by the families working with NCH Foundations. Designed and facilitated by Harriet Clarke with F Khan: Manchester Art Gallery.

Beyond The Page:

Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley Street,
Manchester M2 3JL
Now until 15th January 2007

Asia Hose Gallery
63 New Cavendish Street,
London W1G 7LP.
Now until 11th November 2006

Khush Amded Fetsival day November 18th 1-4pm:

Manchester Art Gallery

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