Rana Begum nominated for the Jameel Prize 2011
July 15, 2010
BISCHOFF/WEISS is pleased to announce that Rana Begum has been nominated for the Jameel Prize 2011, for her solo exhibition The Moment of Alignment, at The Third Line, Dubai.
The Jameel Prize is an international art prize launched by the V&A and supported by Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel. The Prize will be awarded to a contemporary artist or designer for work inspired by Islamic traditions of craft and design. The competition is held every two years, with a prize of £25,000.
Islamic craft and design are recognised the world over for their rich use of decorative pattern, technical innovation and artistic harmony. The Jameel Prize aims to raise awareness of the thriving interaction between contemporary practice and this rich artistic heritage, and to contribute to a broader debate about Islamic culture.
