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WORLD TRAVELLER X SCTDA<br />
CULTURE CAPITAL<br />
Head indoors and delve into Sharjah’s vibrant culture and arts scene this summer<br />
Known as the Cultural Capital of<br />
the Arab world, Sharjah is a dream<br />
destination for art and culture fans.<br />
Creative minds can embark on a journey<br />
of discovery to the emirate's impressive<br />
museums and art galleries this summer.<br />
Housed inside a former souk, the Sharjah<br />
Museum of Islamic Civilisation pays<br />
homage to the Islamic world. The story of<br />
its progression is told through thousands<br />
of artefacts gathered from around the<br />
globe. Start your tour in the Abu Bakr<br />
Gallery of Islamic Faith and learn more<br />
about the history of the Five Pillars of<br />
Islam, which is illustrated alongside rare<br />
historical Quran manuscripts. Next, stop<br />
by the Ibn Al-Haytham Gallery of Science<br />
and Technology, which showcases the<br />
achievements that have led to landmark<br />
advancements in Islamic society.<br />
Art fans will want to catch the first solo<br />
exhibition of the work of Andrew Stahl in<br />
the Middle East, which is running until<br />
10 September at Al Hamriyah Studios.<br />
Presented by Sharjah Art Foundation, you<br />
can view large-scale figurative paintings<br />
dating back to the 1970s, as well as a<br />
sculpture made in situ.<br />
Afterwards, cool off in the Rain Room in<br />
Al Majarrah. The London-born experiential<br />
art installation is now a permanent<br />
fixture that's exclusive to the Middle East.<br />
Navigate through the dark room avoiding<br />
the downpour, as motion sensors trigger<br />
showers of recycled water.<br />
Also running this summer, the seventh<br />
addition of annual photography exhibition,<br />
Vantage Point Sharjah, is back from 8 <strong>July</strong>.<br />
This year, the foundation has expanded its<br />
reach to include the works of photographers<br />
around the globe, which are being exhibited<br />
at Sharjah Art Foundation’s Galleries 1 and<br />
2 in Al Mureijah Square.<br />
If you want a more hands-on experience,<br />
we say head to Al Hamriya Art Centre and<br />
take a Naskh Calligraphy class where you’ll<br />
learn the how Arabic letters ascend and<br />
descend while creating a piece of cultural<br />
art to take home.<br />
Find out more at visitsharjah.com<br />
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