Buckinghamshire County Museum to host display of Islamic art

Organizers said it is the largest display of Islamic art ever seen in public in the county

A major museum exhibition in Aylesbury opened yesterday, with a hope of showcasing the cultural and artistic side of Islam.

Organizers said it is the largest display of Islamic art ever seen in public in the county or anywhere in the South East outside the great museums.

Treasures on display include carpets, paintings, furniture, metalwork, jewelry and calligraphy from across Asia as well as one of the largest collections of the Qur’ans in the country.

Buckinghamshire County Museum Trust is organizing the Islamic art Festival, which started from yesterday and will continue until September 24.

All of this will be centered at the Bucks County Museum in Aylesbury, but more than 100 associated events are planned across the county in collaboration with mosques, libraries and arts venues.

The exhibition has been boosted by a grant of £49.950 from the Arts Council which will help fund events around the county.

The exhibits will be borrowed from the British Museum, Birmingham City Museum and Art Gallery, the Horniman Museum in London and from a major private collection owned by renowned UK collector and philanthropist Razwan Baig.