Celebrating Art and Poetry | Ramadan with Louvre Abu Dhabi
This Ramadan, we are marking the holy month with poetry recitals every Wednesday. Listen to four poets deliver eloquent 1-2 minute poems. These poems share messages of hope and resilience, touch on the values Ramadan, and each one is inspired by an artwork in the museum.
‘Shama’ (Flame)
Written by: Muhammad Iqbal
RECITED BY: Sanki King
INSPIRED BY: ‘Here I Am’
By Sanki King
Part of the exhibition ‘Abstraction and Calligraphy – Towards A Universal Language’
Peace be upon her
Written by: Amal Ismail
Recited by: Amal Ismail
INSPIRED BY: Ear Dagger Decorated with Calligraphy and Floral Designs
Granada, Spain
Late 15th century
Written by: Amal Alsahlawi
RECITED BY: Amal Alsahlawi
INSPIRED BY: Saphea, an astronomical instrument
Andalusia, Spain
Ca. 1224
Written by: Capitaine Alexandre
RECITED BY: Capitaine Alexandre
INSPIRED BY: Pitcher with Poetic Inscriptions
Kashan, Iran
Ca. 1200
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