Collecting Islamic Art: A Dangerous History

Submitted by Oxford Festival... on May 24, 2017 - 11:22

Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue: 
Magdalen College School
Date(s): 
Saturday, 1 July 2017
Timing: 
10:30-11:30
Cost: 
£8/£6/£2

Professor Oliver Watson, of the Khalili Centre at Oxford University, illuminates the perils and pitfalls of collecting Islamic art. With fascinating tales of fakes and forgeries, he will consider how collecting has shaped – and distorted – the field.

Further Information

Talk
Visual Arts
Written and Spoken Word