A NEW exhibition featuring an Islamic gallery of antiques and stories is now open in Rugby – with its curator hoping it will inspire tolerance, respect and peaceful co-existence.
The Revelation Collection at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum celebrates the worldwide contribution of Islam through arts, artefacts and the stories associated with them.
Compiled by Rugby Borough Councillor Nooria Sayani, the collection includes original paintings, artefacts, rare coins, and scientific manuscripts.
Some of the artefacts from the Revelation Collection.
Coun Sayani said: “Everyone is welcome. Through art, I hope this exhibition will promote understanding, build bridges, and encourage a positive narrative.
“Islam’s contribution to human civilisation is beautifully expressed through these extraordinary artefacts. They reveal the beautiful dynamic between the seen and unseen, faith and world, man’s ultimate quest for knowledge, freedom, and survival.”
Coun Sayani said she started the collection of antiques, postcards, coins, and paintings with the hope that it would grow in years to come, preserving the many styles and artforms for future generations.
She added: “Very often, antiques are lost forever, bought, and sold in art markets around the world, sadly lost in someone’s attic or left for others who do not recognise its value.
“I hope the Revelation Collection will remain, providing insight into the vast world of Islamic art. I hope this collection, in all its forms and ideas, inspires people to take time out of daily life to observe, learn and discover more.
“It is through our differences that we learn tolerance, respect, kindness, generosity of spirit and peaceful co-existence.”
Coun Maggie O’Rourke, the council’s spokesperson for partnerships and wellbeing, said: “The exhibition is a private collection of beautiful Islamic art and antiques.
“It includes colourful ceramics and calligraphy that provide a powerful insight into history and commonality of faith and beliefs over the centuries.”
Her Liberal Democrat counterpart Coun Neil Sandison, added: “It demonstrates the rich cultural mosaic and diversity we all share in Rugby and I welcome this insight into Islam over the centuries.”
The exhibition runs until October 5, and is free to enter.
A Special Curator Day takes place on Saturday (September 28), where the public can bring along sketchbooks and discuss the exhibits.
Visit www.ragm.co.uk for more information about exhibitions and events at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
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