Art Informant Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:41:58 -0400 https://artinformant.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Art Informant yes 93eca5ea-3857-5a79-afe0-570c01ef1677 Isabelle Imbert episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Isabelle Imbert https://storage.buzzsprout.com/swffcmphpxv5pkme6d6d6s7fgsjj?.jpg Art Informant Medieval Silks and Textile History with Corinne Muehlemann Medieval Silks and Textile History with Corinne Muehlemann Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Corinne Muehlemann, Assistant Professor and Chair of the History of Textile Arts at the Institute of Art History in the University of Bern. Corinne is one of the rare specialists of silks produced during the Middle-Ages in the Islamic lands, especially in Iran and Spain. In the episode, she talks about striped silks produced in Iran under the Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1335), the transfer of textile knowledge and technique in the Mediaeval Islamic lands and beyond, as well as the contributions of woman textile curators and conservators to the field of Islamic textile history. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Corinne Muehlemann, Assistant Professor and Chair of the History of Textile Arts at the Institute of Art History in the University of Bern. Corinne is one of the rare specialists of silks produced during the Middle-Ages in the Islamic lands, especially in Iran and Spain. In the episode, she talks about striped silks produced in Iran under the Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1335), the transfer of textile knowledge and technique in the Mediaeval Islamic lands and beyond, as well as the contributions of woman textile curators and conservators to the field of Islamic textile history. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-16273558 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000 4978 conversation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, book, publication, textile, silk, iran, spain, 1 40 full false Cities of Ottoman Bosnia with Vincent Thérouin Cities of Ottoman Bosnia with Vincent Thérouin In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Vincent Thérouin, PhD candidate in Islamic archaeology in the university of Paris Sorbonne. Vincent works on a little-known topic: Ottoman Bosnia between the 15th and 17th centuries, and more particularly on the urbanisation of the region and the development of cities such as Sarajevo. In the episode, he talks about the process of founding cities, the Ottoman architecture of Sarajevo, but also the primary sources available to archaeologists to understand the urban network and how he uses this documentation in digital visualization tools to understand the evolution of the region. 

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  • Bibliographic references: 
    • Aličić, Ahmed S. Sumarni popis Sandžaka Bosna iz 1468-69. godine. Mostar: Islamski kulturni centar Mostar, 2008.
    • Gazić, Lejla, ed. Vakufname iz Bosne i Hercegovine (XV i XVI vijek). Monumenta Turcica historiam slavorum meridionalium illustrantia. Sarajevo: Orijentalni Institut u Sarajevu, 1985.
    • Handžić, Adem, éd. Opširni popis bosanskog Sandžaka iz 1604. godine. 3 vol. Monumenta Turcica historiam Slavorum Meridionalium illustrantia. Serija 2. Defteri. Zürich, Sarajevo: Bošnjački institut Zürich - Odjel Sarajevo, Orijentalni institut, 2000.
    • Šabanović, Hazim. Bosanski pašaluk: postanak i upravna podjela. Nauc̆no drus̆tvo NR Bosne i Hercegovine. Djela 14. Sarajevo: Oslobodenje, 1959.
    • Šabanović, Hazim. Krajište Isa-bega Ishakovića - zbirni katastarski popis iz 1455 godine. Uvod, turski tekst, prevod i komentari. Orijentalni Institut Sarajevo. Monumenta Turcica historiam Slavorum meridionalium illustrantia. Sarajevo, 1964.
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]]> In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Vincent Thérouin, PhD candidate in Islamic archaeology in the university of Paris Sorbonne. Vincent works on a little-known topic: Ottoman Bosnia between the 15th and 17th centuries, and more particularly on the urbanisation of the region and the development of cities such as Sarajevo. In the episode, he talks about the process of founding cities, the Ottoman architecture of Sarajevo, but also the primary sources available to archaeologists to understand the urban network and how he uses this documentation in digital visualization tools to understand the evolution of the region. 

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  • Cadastral map of Sarajevo at the end of the Ottoman period
  • Bibliographic references: 
    • Aličić, Ahmed S. Sumarni popis Sandžaka Bosna iz 1468-69. godine. Mostar: Islamski kulturni centar Mostar, 2008.
    • Gazić, Lejla, ed. Vakufname iz Bosne i Hercegovine (XV i XVI vijek). Monumenta Turcica historiam slavorum meridionalium illustrantia. Sarajevo: Orijentalni Institut u Sarajevu, 1985.
    • Handžić, Adem, éd. Opširni popis bosanskog Sandžaka iz 1604. godine. 3 vol. Monumenta Turcica historiam Slavorum Meridionalium illustrantia. Serija 2. Defteri. Zürich, Sarajevo: Bošnjački institut Zürich - Odjel Sarajevo, Orijentalni institut, 2000.
    • Šabanović, Hazim. Bosanski pašaluk: postanak i upravna podjela. Nauc̆no drus̆tvo NR Bosne i Hercegovine. Djela 14. Sarajevo: Oslobodenje, 1959.
    • Šabanović, Hazim. Krajište Isa-bega Ishakovića - zbirni katastarski popis iz 1455 godine. Uvod, turski tekst, prevod i komentari. Orijentalni Institut Sarajevo. Monumenta Turcica historiam Slavorum meridionalium illustrantia. Sarajevo, 1964.
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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-16120042 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0000 3817 history, art history, islamic art, conversation, archaeology, architecture, vincent therouin, ottoman, bosnia, sarajevo, calligraphy, 1 39 full false Opening of Azca Auctions with Beatrice Campi and Tomas Aznar Opening of Azca Auctions with Beatrice Campi and Tomas Aznar In today’s episode, we are getting the behind the scenes of an auction house opening with Beatrice Campi and Tomas Jose Aznar Gonzales, founders and directors of Aznar auction, a brand new auction house opened in 2024 and dedicated to Arts of the World, Luxury and Lifestyle, as well as Wines and Spirits. Beatrice is specialised in Indian and Islamic art, and the first ever returning guest on this podcast. Tomas is a watch specialist and watch maker, and together, they talk about the end to end process of opening an auction house, from administration to securing investment and creating their first sale. The episode gives a very rare view behind the veil of a notoriously opaque industry.  

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]]> In today’s episode, we are getting the behind the scenes of an auction house opening with Beatrice Campi and Tomas Jose Aznar Gonzales, founders and directors of Aznar auction, a brand new auction house opened in 2024 and dedicated to Arts of the World, Luxury and Lifestyle, as well as Wines and Spirits. Beatrice is specialised in Indian and Islamic art, and the first ever returning guest on this podcast. Tomas is a watch specialist and watch maker, and together, they talk about the end to end process of opening an auction house, from administration to securing investment and creating their first sale. The episode gives a very rare view behind the veil of a notoriously opaque industry.  

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-15852330 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0100 3776 conversation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, market, azca auctions, london, art market, collector, auction house 1 38 full false Iranian Mina'i Wares with Richard McClary Iranian Mina'i Wares with Richard McClary  Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Richard McClary, Senior lecturer in Islamic art history at the University of York. Throughout his career, Richard has published extensively on artistic and architectural productions across the Islamic world. In July 2024, his latest monograph was published at Edinburgh university press, titled “Mina’i Ware: A Reassessment and Comprehensive Study of Iranian Polychrome Overglaze Wares through Sherds”. The episode dives into this production of ceramic, limited to Iran between 1180 and 1220, its technique, classification, use, and the problems of fakes and forgeries tied to the art market at the end of the 19th century. 

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]]>  Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Richard McClary, Senior lecturer in Islamic art history at the University of York. Throughout his career, Richard has published extensively on artistic and architectural productions across the Islamic world. In July 2024, his latest monograph was published at Edinburgh university press, titled “Mina’i Ware: A Reassessment and Comprehensive Study of Iranian Polychrome Overglaze Wares through Sherds”. The episode dives into this production of ceramic, limited to Iran between 1180 and 1220, its technique, classification, use, and the problems of fakes and forgeries tied to the art market at the end of the 19th century. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-15673443 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0100 4311 history, art history, islamic art, conversation, archaeology, architecture, richard mcclary, iran, ceramic, york, university, market, collection, 1 37 full false Arts and Diplomacy of Qajar Iran with Fuchsia Hart Arts and Diplomacy of Qajar Iran with Fuchsia Hart Isabelle Imbert welcomes Fuchsia Hart, Sarikhani Curator for the Iranian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Fuchsia is an art historian specialised in the artistic productions of 19th century Iran, ruled by the Qajar dynasty between 1789 and 1925, and particularly on the reign of Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar, who reigned from 1797 till 1834. His patronage is known to us today through his numerous portraits and courtly arts, but also his important architectural patronage of Shia shrines, which is the topic of Fuchsia's ongoing doctoral research. In the episode, she talks about the arts, kingship and diplomacy of Fath 'Ali Shah, as well as her work in the V&A. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert welcomes Fuchsia Hart, Sarikhani Curator for the Iranian Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Fuchsia is an art historian specialised in the artistic productions of 19th century Iran, ruled by the Qajar dynasty between 1789 and 1925, and particularly on the reign of Fath 'Ali Shah Qajar, who reigned from 1797 till 1834. His patronage is known to us today through his numerous portraits and courtly arts, but also his important architectural patronage of Shia shrines, which is the topic of Fuchsia's ongoing doctoral research. In the episode, she talks about the arts, kingship and diplomacy of Fath 'Ali Shah, as well as her work in the V&A. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-14882279 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0100 3422 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, fuchsia hart, victoria and albert museum, museum, London, qajar, Iran, British, diplomacy 1 36 full false Curating Islamic Manuscripts with Nur Sobers-Khan Curating Islamic Manuscripts with Nur Sobers-Khan In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Nur Sobers-Khan, doctor in Islamic studies and curator of Islamic arts. Nur started working in curation immediately after getting her Ph.D. in 2012, and has since worked in several collections, looking at Islamic manuscripts, but also objects and archival material. Her various experiences constitute a great opportunity to learn more about the different layers of a curator role and the skills learned along the way. In the episode, she talks about the different institutions she has worked in, as well as her ongoing research on South-Asian manuscripts and the so-called Delhi collection of manuscripts in the British Library. 

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]]> In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Nur Sobers-Khan, doctor in Islamic studies and curator of Islamic arts. Nur started working in curation immediately after getting her Ph.D. in 2012, and has since worked in several collections, looking at Islamic manuscripts, but also objects and archival material. Her various experiences constitute a great opportunity to learn more about the different layers of a curator role and the skills learned along the way. In the episode, she talks about the different institutions she has worked in, as well as her ongoing research on South-Asian manuscripts and the so-called Delhi collection of manuscripts in the British Library. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-14682135 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 3784 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, nur sobers-khan, manuscripts 1 35 full false Turkish Ottoman Figure Painting with Suzanne Compagnon Turkish Ottoman Figure Painting with Suzanne Compagnon In today’s episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Suzanne Compagnon, post-doctoral fellow at the university of Utrecht. Suzanne recently got her Ph.D. from the University of Vienna with a thesis focused on Turkish Ottoman painting, and more specifically on the single-page figures produced by the painters Levni and Bukhari in the first quarter of the 18th century. Ottoman painting in general has not been studied as much as its Persian and Indian counterparts, and Suzanne dived into the topic with passion. In the episode, they talk about the career and work of these two painters, their sources of inspiration, powdered wigs, bonnets, and much more.

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]]> In today’s episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Suzanne Compagnon, post-doctoral fellow at the university of Utrecht. Suzanne recently got her Ph.D. from the University of Vienna with a thesis focused on Turkish Ottoman painting, and more specifically on the single-page figures produced by the painters Levni and Bukhari in the first quarter of the 18th century. Ottoman painting in general has not been studied as much as its Persian and Indian counterparts, and Suzanne dived into the topic with passion. In the episode, they talk about the career and work of these two painters, their sources of inspiration, powdered wigs, bonnets, and much more.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-14467170 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:00:00 +0000 5178 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, turkiye, ottoman, painting, album, suzanne compagnon, 1 34 full false Islamic Architecture of the Swahili Coast with Stephane Pradines Islamic Architecture of the Swahili Coast with Stephane Pradines Isabelle Imbert welcomes Pr Stephane Pradines, Professor of Islamic Art, Architecture and Archaeology at the Aga Khan University in London. Stephanes is an archaeologist with a particular expertise on Sub-Saharan Africa, a large region that is being discussed for the first time on this podcast, and for today the Swahili coast in the East. In the episode, they talk about Stephane’s past and ongoing archaeological projects, before diving into the architecture of the Swahili coast, artistic exchanges in the Indian ocean, as well as the practice of archaeology in different terrains and climates.  

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]]> Isabelle Imbert welcomes Pr Stephane Pradines, Professor of Islamic Art, Architecture and Archaeology at the Aga Khan University in London. Stephanes is an archaeologist with a particular expertise on Sub-Saharan Africa, a large region that is being discussed for the first time on this podcast, and for today the Swahili coast in the East. In the episode, they talk about Stephane’s past and ongoing archaeological projects, before diving into the architecture of the Swahili coast, artistic exchanges in the Indian ocean, as well as the practice of archaeology in different terrains and climates.  

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-14287522 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:00:00 +0000 5043 history, art history, islamic art, conversation, archaeology, architecture, stephane pradines, suwahili, africa, east africa, egypt, cairo, 1 33 full false ART Informant 2 Years Anniversary with Isabelle Imbert ART Informant 2 Years Anniversary with Isabelle Imbert For the 2 years anniversary of the ART Informant podcast, I welcome... myself. A very special host comes in to ask me questions about my newly released children's book, La Tortue et les Deux Canards, et autres fables de La Fontaine de source arabe, published at Versant Sud Jeunesse. We also talk about the podcast, of course, how and why it started, how it is going, and where I hope to take it in 2024. I hope you'll enjoy this very special episode!

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]]> For the 2 years anniversary of the ART Informant podcast, I welcome... myself. A very special host comes in to ask me questions about my newly released children's book, La Tortue et les Deux Canards, et autres fables de La Fontaine de source arabe, published at Versant Sud Jeunesse. We also talk about the podcast, of course, how and why it started, how it is going, and where I hope to take it in 2024. I hope you'll enjoy this very special episode!

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-14152182 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000 4072 conversation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, book, publication, kalila wa dimna, jean de la fontaine, fables, anniversary, podcast 1 32 full false Introduction to Art Law with Alexander Herman Introduction to Art Law with Alexander Herman In today’s episode, we take a step aside from Islamic & Indian art history to welcome Alexander Herman, director of the Institute of Art & Law in London. Alexander is specialised in the complex legislation of art and cultural heritage, and has recently published The Parthenon Marble dispute: Heritage, Law, Politics (Bloomsbury). In the episode, he offers the most valuable introduction to cultural heritage and provenance laws. He talks about his investigation in the dispute surrounding the Parthenon marbles, as well as several high profile cases involving art pieces, protection of cultural heritage and how to make sure the art you buy is legal and protected.

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]]> In today’s episode, we take a step aside from Islamic & Indian art history to welcome Alexander Herman, director of the Institute of Art & Law in London. Alexander is specialised in the complex legislation of art and cultural heritage, and has recently published The Parthenon Marble dispute: Heritage, Law, Politics (Bloomsbury). In the episode, he offers the most valuable introduction to cultural heritage and provenance laws. He talks about his investigation in the dispute surrounding the Parthenon marbles, as well as several high profile cases involving art pieces, protection of cultural heritage and how to make sure the art you buy is legal and protected.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-13936104 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 4915 full false Al-Andalus and the V&A with Mariam Rosser-Owen Al-Andalus and the V&A with Mariam Rosser-Owen For the 30th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert travels to mediaeval Spain with Dr Mariam Rosser-Owen, curator of the Middle Eastern Section in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Al-Andalus, Muslim Spain and Portugal, is particularly recognised for its rich production of carved ivory objects and its architecture, which Mariam and Isabelle talk about at length in the episode. They also discuss Mariam's role as a curator in the Victoria and Albert museum in London, the ongoing changes in the museum, and Mariam fascinating collaborations with contemporary artists.

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]]> For the 30th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert travels to mediaeval Spain with Dr Mariam Rosser-Owen, curator of the Middle Eastern Section in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Al-Andalus, Muslim Spain and Portugal, is particularly recognised for its rich production of carved ivory objects and its architecture, which Mariam and Isabelle talk about at length in the episode. They also discuss Mariam's role as a curator in the Victoria and Albert museum in London, the ongoing changes in the museum, and Mariam fascinating collaborations with contemporary artists.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-13745733 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0100 5362 full false Production and Trade of Ottoman Textiles with Amanda Phillips Production and Trade of Ottoman Textiles with Amanda Phillips In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Amanda Phillips, Associate Professor of Islamic Art and Material Culture at the University of Virginia. Amanda specialises in the consumption and trade of textiles in Ottoman Türkiye. It is the topic of her latest book: Sea Change: Ottoman Textiles between the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean, published in 2021 (University of California Press). In the episode, they talk about the techniques and particularities of Ottoman silks, such as the so-called Studenica silk, and of course of crimson and gold-embroidered velvets made in Bursa, particularly well represented on the market, as well as academic career, book writing, and much more.

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]]> In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Amanda Phillips, Associate Professor of Islamic Art and Material Culture at the University of Virginia. Amanda specialises in the consumption and trade of textiles in Ottoman Türkiye. It is the topic of her latest book: Sea Change: Ottoman Textiles between the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean, published in 2021 (University of California Press). In the episode, they talk about the techniques and particularities of Ottoman silks, such as the so-called Studenica silk, and of course of crimson and gold-embroidered velvets made in Bursa, particularly well represented on the market, as well as academic career, book writing, and much more.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-13595960 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0100 4699 full false Scents of India Gardens with Bharti Lalwani and Nicolas Roth Scents of India Gardens with Bharti Lalwani and Nicolas Roth In the episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Bharti Lalwani, art critic and perfume maker, and Dr Nicolas Roth, visual librarian at Harvard University Library, gardener and historian of horticultural knowledge and practices in India. Bharti and Nicolas have collaborated on an online exhibition: Bagh-e Hind, the Garden of India, a unique project combining art history and perfume making to recreate smells of Rajput and Mughal paintings. In the episode, they talk about the creation of the exhibition, smells, shared visual cultures, the accessibility of art history to all, and more. 

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]]> In the episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Bharti Lalwani, art critic and perfume maker, and Dr Nicolas Roth, visual librarian at Harvard University Library, gardener and historian of horticultural knowledge and practices in India. Bharti and Nicolas have collaborated on an online exhibition: Bagh-e Hind, the Garden of India, a unique project combining art history and perfume making to recreate smells of Rajput and Mughal paintings. In the episode, they talk about the creation of the exhibition, smells, shared visual cultures, the accessibility of art history to all, and more. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert / Bharti Lalwani / Nicolas Roth Buzzsprout-13012975 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0100 4009 art, history, art history, islamic art, indian art, india, garden, podcast, conversation, exhibition, 1 28 full false Western Muslim Manuscripts & NY Public Library with Hiba Abid Western Muslim Manuscripts & NY Public Library with Hiba Abid In today’s episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Hiba Abid, doctor in Islamic Arts History and curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies in the New York Public Library. Isabelle and Hiba have known each other for a long time, so it was time to catch up on the topics that passionate Hiba, in particular the history of manuscripts production in the Muslim West, a region still often ignored. Hiba is now a newly appointed curator and gives the audience real insights into her role, as well as the particularities of the NY Public library Middle-Eastern collection and its significance. 

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]]> In today’s episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Hiba Abid, doctor in Islamic Arts History and curator for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies in the New York Public Library. Isabelle and Hiba have known each other for a long time, so it was time to catch up on the topics that passionate Hiba, in particular the history of manuscripts production in the Muslim West, a region still often ignored. Hiba is now a newly appointed curator and gives the audience real insights into her role, as well as the particularities of the NY Public library Middle-Eastern collection and its significance. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-12888150 Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 +0100 4040 collection, conversation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, new york public library, new york, manuscripts, Morocco, Middle-Age. 1 27 full false Chinese-Persian Artistic Exchanges with Valentina Bruccoleri Chinese-Persian Artistic Exchanges with Valentina Bruccoleri Isabelle Imbert welcomes Valentina Bruccoleri, doctor in Chinese art history and postdoctoral researcher of the Marco Polo Centre for Global Europe-Asia Connections at the university of Venice. Valentina is a specialist of Chinese ceramic, and more precisely, she specialises in the artistic interactions between the Persian dynasties of the Timurid (1370-1507) and Safavid (1501-1722), and the Chinese Yuan (1279–1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties. In the episode, they talk about the production and trade of blue & white porcelains and celadons, of the circulation of ceramic forms and decorative motifs and of the reception of Chinese ceramics in the Persianate sphere, all from a Chinese perspective.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert welcomes Valentina Bruccoleri, doctor in Chinese art history and postdoctoral researcher of the Marco Polo Centre for Global Europe-Asia Connections at the university of Venice. Valentina is a specialist of Chinese ceramic, and more precisely, she specialises in the artistic interactions between the Persian dynasties of the Timurid (1370-1507) and Safavid (1501-1722), and the Chinese Yuan (1279–1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties. In the episode, they talk about the production and trade of blue & white porcelains and celadons, of the circulation of ceramic forms and decorative motifs and of the reception of Chinese ceramics in the Persianate sphere, all from a Chinese perspective.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-12635570 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0100 3421 1 26 full false History of Early Qur'anic Manuscripts with Eleonore Cellard History of Early Qur'anic Manuscripts with Eleonore Cellard Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Eleonore Cellard, researcher in early Qur'anic manuscripts and specialist in codicology and palaeography. She holds a Ph.D. from the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes in Paris and have been working ever since on uncovering the secrets of the oldest Quranic manuscripts. In the episode, they talk about when and how the Qur’an was put into writings and the characteristics of early Quranic manuscripts, including the challenges to date and locate them. We also talk about an important project Eleonore is currently conducting on early Moroccan manuscripts, and the urgency of documenting them.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Eleonore Cellard, researcher in early Qur'anic manuscripts and specialist in codicology and palaeography. She holds a Ph.D. from the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes in Paris and have been working ever since on uncovering the secrets of the oldest Quranic manuscripts. In the episode, they talk about when and how the Qur’an was put into writings and the characteristics of early Quranic manuscripts, including the challenges to date and locate them. We also talk about an important project Eleonore is currently conducting on early Moroccan manuscripts, and the urgency of documenting them.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-12372793 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 3586 1 25 full false Medieval Arab Cooking with Daniel Newman Medieval Arab Cooking with Daniel Newman Isabelle Imbert welcomes Daniel Newman, professor at Durham University, specialist of Arabic language and literature and passionate about Medieval Arabic cooking books and culinary tradition. For years, Daniel has been recreated Medieval recipes, especially from the "Garden flowers in elegant food" (Zahr al-ḥadīqa fi ‘l-aṭʿima al-anīqa), written by Shihāb al-Dīn Aḥmad Ibn Mubārak Shāh in Egypt in the first half of the 15th century. In the episode, he talks about his work as a translator, the link between food and medicine and his experimentation with Medieval cuisine.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert welcomes Daniel Newman, professor at Durham University, specialist of Arabic language and literature and passionate about Medieval Arabic cooking books and culinary tradition. For years, Daniel has been recreated Medieval recipes, especially from the "Garden flowers in elegant food" (Zahr al-ḥadīqa fi ‘l-aṭʿima al-anīqa), written by Shihāb al-Dīn Aḥmad Ibn Mubārak Shāh in Egypt in the first half of the 15th century. In the episode, he talks about his work as a translator, the link between food and medicine and his experimentation with Medieval cuisine.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-12171904 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000 5190 full false Archaeology of Smells with Sterenn Le Maguer Archaeology of Smells with Sterenn Le Maguer  In the first episode of 2023, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Sterenn Le Maguer, archaeologist and specialist of the history of incense trade in the Islamic world before the 16th century. Sterenn is what we could call an archaeologist of smells, but she’s also the first archaeologist to come on the podcast, so in the episode, we talk about methodology and techniques of archaeology, but also of smell profiles and the importance of incense consumption in Islamic societies. 

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]]>  In the first episode of 2023, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Sterenn Le Maguer, archaeologist and specialist of the history of incense trade in the Islamic world before the 16th century. Sterenn is what we could call an archaeologist of smells, but she’s also the first archaeologist to come on the podcast, so in the episode, we talk about methodology and techniques of archaeology, but also of smell profiles and the importance of incense consumption in Islamic societies. 

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]]> Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-12024654 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000 3803 full false Calcutta on your Plate: History of Indian Cuisine with Nilosree Biswas Calcutta on your Plate: History of Indian Cuisine with Nilosree Biswas In the last episode of 2022, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Nilosree Biswas, Indian filmmaker and writer, author of Banaras: Of Gods, Humans and Stories and Alluring Kashmir: The Inner Spirit, as well as her latest book, Calcutta on your plate. Nilos grew up in Calcutta and has an intimate knowledge of its culinary cuisine, but through her book, she writes the history and tells the story of colonialism, communities, and particularly women. Through her knowledge and skills for storytelling, she paints the rich and complex cultural landscape of the city. This was a very enlightening conversation about an enlightening book.

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]]> In the last episode of 2022, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Nilosree Biswas, Indian filmmaker and writer, author of Banaras: Of Gods, Humans and Stories and Alluring Kashmir: The Inner Spirit, as well as her latest book, Calcutta on your plate. Nilos grew up in Calcutta and has an intimate knowledge of its culinary cuisine, but through her book, she writes the history and tells the story of colonialism, communities, and particularly women. Through her knowledge and skills for storytelling, she paints the rich and complex cultural landscape of the city. This was a very enlightening conversation about an enlightening book.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/nilosree-biswas/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-11843629 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000 4816 conversation, nilosree biswas, calcutta, cuisine, history, art, cullinary, book, irfan nabi, Rupa Publications, india 1 22 full false Islamic and Indian Arms and Armours with Rachel Parikh Islamic and Indian Arms and Armours with Rachel Parikh This episode is part 2 of the interview with Dr Rachel Parikh, doctor in Islamic and Indian art history and curator specialised in arms and armours. In Part 1, her and the host, Dr Isabelle Imbert talked about her career as an art historian, her research on the Falnama manuscript in the Khalili collection, and her shift to curating. In this episode, they continue their conversation and focus on arms and armours of the Islamic and South-Asian lands. This is a very large field of inquiry, with few specialists and many unknowns, so Rachel was the perfect guest to talk about it and share her passion. 

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]]> This episode is part 2 of the interview with Dr Rachel Parikh, doctor in Islamic and Indian art history and curator specialised in arms and armours. In Part 1, her and the host, Dr Isabelle Imbert talked about her career as an art historian, her research on the Falnama manuscript in the Khalili collection, and her shift to curating. In this episode, they continue their conversation and focus on arms and armours of the Islamic and South-Asian lands. This is a very large field of inquiry, with few specialists and many unknowns, so Rachel was the perfect guest to talk about it and share her passion. 

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/rachel-parikh2/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-11665625 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 3379 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, arms, armors, rachel parikh, 1 21 full false History of the Falname (Book of Omens) with Rachel Parikh History of the Falname (Book of Omens) with Rachel Parikh In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Rachel Parikh, doctor in Islamic and Indian art history and curator specialised in arms and armours. Rachel and Isabelle started talking and didn’t see the time go by, ending up with a very long episode. After a vote on Instagram, it was decided that the episode would be divided in two, Part 1 focusing on Rachel’s career, her research on the Falnama manuscript in the Khalili collection, and her shift to curating, while Part 2 will be dedicated solely to arms and armours. 

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]]> In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Rachel Parikh, doctor in Islamic and Indian art history and curator specialised in arms and armours. Rachel and Isabelle started talking and didn’t see the time go by, ending up with a very long episode. After a vote on Instagram, it was decided that the episode would be divided in two, Part 1 focusing on Rachel’s career, her research on the Falnama manuscript in the Khalili collection, and her shift to curating, while Part 2 will be dedicated solely to arms and armours. 

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/rachel-parikh1/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-11665509 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000 2844 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, rachel parikh, falnama, omen, khalili, collection, london, 1 20 full false ART Informant x Art Illuminated podcast with Esra Alhamal ART Informant x Art Illuminated podcast with Esra Alhamal  In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Esra Alhamal, doctor in design and visual artist specialised in Islamic illumination. Esra has been researching and creating biomorphic patterns for many years, as well as teaching the art of illumination in London and creating her own paint with natural pigment from a Medieval recipe. In the episode, we talk about her artistic practice, as well as her research on Safavid biomorphic pattern in architectural ceramic. She is also a fellow host of the Art Illuminated podcast, in which she interviews artists and makers working with traditional techniques.

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]]>  In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Esra Alhamal, doctor in design and visual artist specialised in Islamic illumination. Esra has been researching and creating biomorphic patterns for many years, as well as teaching the art of illumination in London and creating her own paint with natural pigment from a Medieval recipe. In the episode, we talk about her artistic practice, as well as her research on Safavid biomorphic pattern in architectural ceramic. She is also a fellow host of the Art Illuminated podcast, in which she interviews artists and makers working with traditional techniques.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/esra-alhamal/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-11594350 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000 4085 conversation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, esra alhamal, illumination, london, podcast, art illuminated, 1 19 full false History and Art of the Shahname with Firuza Melville History and Art of the Shahname with Firuza Melville In today’s episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Firuza Melville, director of research of Cambridge Shahnama centre for Persian Studies and eminent specialist of the Persian poet Firdausi (c. 933-1020) and his Shahnama, the book of kings telling the epic history of Iran before Islam. The text was illustrated many times, including under the reign of Safavid ruler Shah Tahmasp (r. 1524-76). His manuscript was finished around 1535 and is considered by most as the pinnacle of Persian painting. Pages of the manuscript sometimes appear on the market, and one page will be sold at Sotheby's on the 26th October, so it is a perfect time to invite a great specialist to talk about the text, the manuscript and its history. 

Firuza’s computer made some impromptu interventions at different points of the recording, which I couldn’t remove. I apologize for the inconvenience and hope it won’t be too distracting.

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]]> In today’s episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Firuza Melville, director of research of Cambridge Shahnama centre for Persian Studies and eminent specialist of the Persian poet Firdausi (c. 933-1020) and his Shahnama, the book of kings telling the epic history of Iran before Islam. The text was illustrated many times, including under the reign of Safavid ruler Shah Tahmasp (r. 1524-76). His manuscript was finished around 1535 and is considered by most as the pinnacle of Persian painting. Pages of the manuscript sometimes appear on the market, and one page will be sold at Sotheby's on the 26th October, so it is a perfect time to invite a great specialist to talk about the text, the manuscript and its history. 

Firuza’s computer made some impromptu interventions at different points of the recording, which I couldn’t remove. I apologize for the inconvenience and hope it won’t be too distracting.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/firuza-melville/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-11499949 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100 4624 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, firuza melville, cambridge, shahnama centre, shahname, Ferdowsi, iran, literature, 1 18 full false Gingko Library & Leighton's house with Melanie Gibson Gingko Library & Leighton's house with Melanie Gibson Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Melanie Gibson, Art Historian specialised in Islamic ceramics, editor of the art history series at Ginkgo library, and board member and scientific advisor of the Leighton House in London. Melanie has been involved in teaching, research and edition for many years and has a wealth of experience to share. She has also participated in the restoration of the Arab hall in the London house of 19th century British artist Frederick Leighton, which will reopen to the public on the 15th October. Melanie gives us a tour of the house and explain in great details the intricacies of its breathtaking decors and the constitution of Leighton's collection.

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]]> Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Melanie Gibson, Art Historian specialised in Islamic ceramics, editor of the art history series at Ginkgo library, and board member and scientific advisor of the Leighton House in London. Melanie has been involved in teaching, research and edition for many years and has a wealth of experience to share. She has also participated in the restoration of the Arab hall in the London house of 19th century British artist Frederick Leighton, which will reopen to the public on the 15th October. Melanie gives us a tour of the house and explain in great details the intricacies of its breathtaking decors and the constitution of Leighton's collection.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/melanie-gibson/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-11413286 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100 4922 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, melanie gibson, gingko library, london, leighton, frederik, house, 1 17 full false Mughal Architecture & the Khalili Collection with Mehreen Chida-Razvi Mughal Architecture & the Khalili Collection with Mehreen Chida-Razvi For the first episode of Season 2, Dr Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Mehreen Chida-Razvi, in-house editor and deputy curator in the Khalili collection of Islamic Arts, and specialist of Mughal architecture. The Mughal empire reigns between 1526 and 1857 on a territory that encompass, at its peak, modern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, parts of Afghanistan, parts of Tibet, so talking about Mughal architecture is no small feat. Through the tombs, palaces and mosques, Mehreen gives some insights in what we call today Mughal architecture, its patronage, stylistic evolution, and the inherent challenges of its preservation. 

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]]> For the first episode of Season 2, Dr Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Mehreen Chida-Razvi, in-house editor and deputy curator in the Khalili collection of Islamic Arts, and specialist of Mughal architecture. The Mughal empire reigns between 1526 and 1857 on a territory that encompass, at its peak, modern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, parts of Afghanistan, parts of Tibet, so talking about Mughal architecture is no small feat. Through the tombs, palaces and mosques, Mehreen gives some insights in what we call today Mughal architecture, its patronage, stylistic evolution, and the inherent challenges of its preservation. 

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/mehreen-chida-razvi/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-11310608 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100 4911 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, mehreen chida-razvi, khalili, collection, london, architecture, 1 16 full false Architecture and Material Politics in the 15th c. Ottoman Empire with Patricia Blessing Architecture and Material Politics in the 15th c. Ottoman Empire with Patricia Blessing In the last episode of the first season of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Patricia Blessing, Assistant Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture. Patricia specialises in the history of architecture in medieval Turkey. She published her first book in 2014, titled Rebuilding Anatolia after the Mongol Conquest: Islamic Architecture in the Lands of Rūm, 1240–1330, and is presenting today her second book, forthcoming in July 2022, Architecture and Material Politics in the Fifteenth-century Ottoman Empire (Cambridge University Press). Through the book, Isabelle and Patricia discuss multisensory architecture, artistic networks, the evolution of Turkish Ottoman architecture and the process of publishing a scientific book.

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]]> In the last episode of the first season of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Patricia Blessing, Assistant Professor of Islamic Art and Architecture. Patricia specialises in the history of architecture in medieval Turkey. She published her first book in 2014, titled Rebuilding Anatolia after the Mongol Conquest: Islamic Architecture in the Lands of Rūm, 1240–1330, and is presenting today her second book, forthcoming in July 2022, Architecture and Material Politics in the Fifteenth-century Ottoman Empire (Cambridge University Press). Through the book, Isabelle and Patricia discuss multisensory architecture, artistic networks, the evolution of Turkish Ottoman architecture and the process of publishing a scientific book.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/patricia-blessing/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10743715 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0100 4203 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, patricia blessing, Princeton University, ottoman, turkey, architecture 1 15 full false Collecting Sikh art with Davinder Toor Collecting Sikh art with Davinder Toor In today’s episode,  Isabelle Imbert takes a small step aside from what is generally considered as Islamic art to welcome Davinder Toor, published art collector specialised in the artistic productions of the Sikh, a religion born in the hills of Punjab in India in the 16th century, and practised today around the world. Davinder first took an interest in Sikh art when he was 17 years old, and started actively collecting a few years later. In the episode, they talk about the conception of his extensive collection and how he approaches acquisitions and deaccessions, but also about the growing market of Sikh art, the inherent risks for new collectors, and storytelling through art for the current and the next generations of Sikhs.

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]]> In today’s episode,  Isabelle Imbert takes a small step aside from what is generally considered as Islamic art to welcome Davinder Toor, published art collector specialised in the artistic productions of the Sikh, a religion born in the hills of Punjab in India in the 16th century, and practised today around the world. Davinder first took an interest in Sikh art when he was 17 years old, and started actively collecting a few years later. In the episode, they talk about the conception of his extensive collection and how he approaches acquisitions and deaccessions, but also about the growing market of Sikh art, the inherent risks for new collectors, and storytelling through art for the current and the next generations of Sikhs.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/davinder-toor/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10660772 Mon, 30 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100 6053 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, davinder toor, collection, london, sikh art, 1 14 full false Creation of Rim Encheres Paris with Rim Mezghani Creation of Rim Encheres Paris with Rim Mezghani In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Rim Mezghani, expert in Islamic and Indian art and founder of the newly created Parisian auction house, Rim Encheres. Rim has worked for the most prestigious galleries and auction houses, but also has an unconventional background that has helped her become a unique brand on the art market. Since November 2021, she holds thematic auctions, the next one scheduled for the 17th May. This inspirational interview was also the opportunity to discuss the importance of Drouot, the Parisian market place, and the difficulty to define Islamic arts. 

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]]> In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Rim Mezghani, expert in Islamic and Indian art and founder of the newly created Parisian auction house, Rim Encheres. Rim has worked for the most prestigious galleries and auction houses, but also has an unconventional background that has helped her become a unique brand on the art market. Since November 2021, she holds thematic auctions, the next one scheduled for the 17th May. This inspirational interview was also the opportunity to discuss the importance of Drouot, the Parisian market place, and the difficulty to define Islamic arts. 

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/rim-mezghani/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10600341 Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100 3392 behind the scene, art market, auction house, islamic arts, islamic and indian art, art, art history, auction, collection, rim mezghani, paris, rim encheres, 1 13 full false Renovation of Doha Museum of Islamic arts with Nicoletta Fazio Renovation of Doha Museum of Islamic arts with Nicoletta Fazio In the 12th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Nicoletta Fazio, Curator of Iranian Lands in the Museum of Islamic Art of Doha, Qatar. Since she joined the museum in 2018, she and the team have been working on the relaunch of the galleries, scheduled for the end of this year. Before moving to Doha, Nicoletta spent several years working in the Museum fur Islamische Kunst in Berlin, so it was interesting talking about the transition between Germany and Qatar, as well as the differences in curatorial practices, especially around religious themes. Through this conversation, Nicoletta opened a window into the mind of a curator! 

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]]> In the 12th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Nicoletta Fazio, Curator of Iranian Lands in the Museum of Islamic Art of Doha, Qatar. Since she joined the museum in 2018, she and the team have been working on the relaunch of the galleries, scheduled for the end of this year. Before moving to Doha, Nicoletta spent several years working in the Museum fur Islamische Kunst in Berlin, so it was interesting talking about the transition between Germany and Qatar, as well as the differences in curatorial practices, especially around religious themes. Through this conversation, Nicoletta opened a window into the mind of a curator! 

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/nicoletta-fazio/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10515172 Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 +0100 4587 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, doha, museum of islamic art, collection, renovation, nicoletta fazio, qatar, museum, 1 12 full false Islamic arts at Chiswick auction, London with Beatrice Campi Islamic arts at Chiswick auction, London with Beatrice Campi In the 11th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Beatrice Campi, Head of Islamic and Indian art at Chiswick auction, London. Isabelle was quite ill with the flu but was able to host an insightful exchange on many important topics, such as the impact of Brexit on London’s art market and what NFTs could mean for our field. We also discussed in length some of her and my favourite  items from her upcoming auctions on the 29th April.

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]]> In the 11th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Beatrice Campi, Head of Islamic and Indian art at Chiswick auction, London. Isabelle was quite ill with the flu but was able to host an insightful exchange on many important topics, such as the impact of Brexit on London’s art market and what NFTs could mean for our field. We also discussed in length some of her and my favourite  items from her upcoming auctions on the 29th April.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/beatrice-campi/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10448495 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100 5180 behind the scene, art market, auction house, islamic arts, islamic and indian art, art, art history, auction, collection, beatrice campi, chiswick, london, 1 11 full false Kalila wa Dimna in Islamic arts and literature with Annie Vernay-Nouri and Aida El Khiari Kalila wa Dimna in Islamic arts and literature with Annie Vernay-Nouri and Aida El Khiari In the 10th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Annie Vernay-Nouri, previously curator of Arabic manuscripts in the Bibliotheque nationale de France, and Aida El Khiari, doctoral student in the Sorbonne University, under supervision of Pr Eloise Brac de la Perriere, who unfortunately could not be present. Since 2012, they have been working on a major research project focused on illustrated Arabic copies of Kalila wa Dimna, a literary text born in India which had a huge impact from Asia to Europe. The project just concluded with a book, titled The Journeys of Kalila and Dimna: Fables in the Literature and Arts of the Islamic World. Together, they talked about the book, the definition of Arab painting, physical analysis, and the unpleasant experience of harmonising bibliographies.

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]]> In the 10th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Annie Vernay-Nouri, previously curator of Arabic manuscripts in the Bibliotheque nationale de France, and Aida El Khiari, doctoral student in the Sorbonne University, under supervision of Pr Eloise Brac de la Perriere, who unfortunately could not be present. Since 2012, they have been working on a major research project focused on illustrated Arabic copies of Kalila wa Dimna, a literary text born in India which had a huge impact from Asia to Europe. The project just concluded with a book, titled The Journeys of Kalila and Dimna: Fables in the Literature and Arts of the Islamic World. Together, they talked about the book, the definition of Arab painting, physical analysis, and the unpleasant experience of harmonising bibliographies.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/vernay-nouri-el-khiari/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10368696 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0100 3576 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, aida el khiari, annie vernay-nouri, paris, bibliotheque nationale de france, sorbonne, painting, literature, 1 10 full false Islamic Art Week at Roseberys auction, London with Alice Bailey Islamic Art Week at Roseberys auction, London with Alice Bailey In the 9th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Alice Bailey, Head of the Islamic and Indian Arts department, at Rosebery’s auction.
Together, they discuss London Islamic week, to which Alice has been actively contributing for more than a decade. This year, Rosebery’s will close the event on the 1st April with a large catalogue full of treasures and great investment opportunities for new and seasoned collectors. Through this auction and Alice’s fruitful experience of the market, they talk about provenance, legislation and the future of Islamic art expert roles.

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]]> In the 9th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Alice Bailey, Head of the Islamic and Indian Arts department, at Rosebery’s auction.
Together, they discuss London Islamic week, to which Alice has been actively contributing for more than a decade. This year, Rosebery’s will close the event on the 1st April with a large catalogue full of treasures and great investment opportunities for new and seasoned collectors. Through this auction and Alice’s fruitful experience of the market, they talk about provenance, legislation and the future of Islamic art expert roles.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/alice-bailey/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10281563 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 3188 behind the scene, art market, auction house, islamic arts, islamic and indian art, art, art history, auction, collection. alice bailey, london, roseberys, 1 9 full false Islamic Calligraphy Practice & History with Nuria Garcia-Masip Islamic Calligraphy Practice & History with Nuria Garcia-Masip  In the 8th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Nuria Garcia Masip, professional calligrapher specialised in classical Ottoman Turkish scripts, in particular thuluth and naskh. Nuria has been trained by the greatest living calligraphers in Washington and Istanbul, and has been sharing her art and incredible artistry since she got her icajet, (ijaza) the official calligrapher diploma, in 2007. In the episode, she discusses her learning journey, her current work and what it is to be a calligrapher today.

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]]>  In the 8th episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Nuria Garcia Masip, professional calligrapher specialised in classical Ottoman Turkish scripts, in particular thuluth and naskh. Nuria has been trained by the greatest living calligraphers in Washington and Istanbul, and has been sharing her art and incredible artistry since she got her icajet, (ijaza) the official calligrapher diploma, in 2007. In the episode, she discusses her learning journey, her current work and what it is to be a calligrapher today.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/nuria-garcia-masip/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10197947 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 5154 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, nuria garsia-masip, sorbonne, paris, calligraphy 1 8 full false Renovation of the Pergamon Museum with Deniz Erduman-Çalış Renovation of the Pergamon Museum with Deniz Erduman-Çalış The Museum of Islamische Kunst in Berlin is getting ready to undergo its biggest transformation since its foundation, with a brand-new permanent exhibition due to open in 2026. In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Deniz Erduman-Çalış, curator of Islamic arts, to talk about the new permanent exhibition of Islamic arts, the inherent challenges in designing new rooms, but also the opportunities to tell new stories and retell old ones. A lot to be excited for!

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]]> The Museum of Islamische Kunst in Berlin is getting ready to undergo its biggest transformation since its foundation, with a brand-new permanent exhibition due to open in 2026. In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dr Deniz Erduman-Çalış, curator of Islamic arts, to talk about the new permanent exhibition of Islamic arts, the inherent challenges in designing new rooms, but also the opportunities to tell new stories and retell old ones. A lot to be excited for!

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/deniz-erduman/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10102625 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000 3389 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, Deniz Erduman-Çalış, pergamon, berlin, museum fur islamische kunst, 1 7 full false 19th c. Indian Architectural Ceramics with Dorina Michaelis 19th c. Indian Architectural Ceramics with Dorina Michaelis  In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dorina Michaelis, art historian and long time associate of the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin. They discuss Dorina's background and current research on Pakistani ceramics, especially architectural decors produced in Multan. From their making to their arrival in European collections, this little-known production has a lot to reveal. 

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]]>  In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Dorina Michaelis, art historian and long time associate of the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin. They discuss Dorina's background and current research on Pakistani ceramics, especially architectural decors produced in Multan. From their making to their arrival in European collections, this little-known production has a lot to reveal. 

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/dorina-michaelis/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-10020399 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0000 2998 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, dorina michaelis, architecture, berlin, 1 6 full false Image in Islam and Christianity at the Rietberg Museum with Axel Langer Image in Islam and Christianity at the Rietberg Museum with Axel Langer How to show the interdiction of depicting the creation, known as iconoclasm? In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Axel Langer, curator of Eastern art at the Museum Rietberg in Zürich. His upcoming exhibition, titled In the Name of the Image: Imagery between Cult and Prohibition in Islam and Christianity, tackles the different stances of Islam and Christianity toward image throughout history, but also the cultural interactions between East and West, and many more fascinating topics.

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]]> How to show the interdiction of depicting the creation, known as iconoclasm? In this episode of the ART Informant, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Axel Langer, curator of Eastern art at the Museum Rietberg in Zürich. His upcoming exhibition, titled In the Name of the Image: Imagery between Cult and Prohibition in Islam and Christianity, tackles the different stances of Islam and Christianity toward image throughout history, but also the cultural interactions between East and West, and many more fascinating topics.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/axel-langer/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-9927892 Sun, 23 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000 5453 conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, axel langer, zurich, rietberg, museum, 1 5 full false The Pozzi collection of Persian & Indian paintings in Geneva with Negar Habibi The Pozzi collection of Persian & Indian paintings in Geneva with Negar Habibi From learning to share to decade long friendship, this is the story of the 4th episode of the ART Informant, in which Isabelle Imbert welcomes Negar Habibi, lecturer in Iranian art history at the University of Geneva. During the episode, Dr Habibi discusses her journey from Tehran, to Aix-en-Provence, to the Museum of Art History of Geneva, where she currently works on cataloguing the collection of the French collector Jean Pozzi.

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]]> From learning to share to decade long friendship, this is the story of the 4th episode of the ART Informant, in which Isabelle Imbert welcomes Negar Habibi, lecturer in Iranian art history at the University of Geneva. During the episode, Dr Habibi discusses her journey from Tehran, to Aix-en-Provence, to the Museum of Art History of Geneva, where she currently works on cataloguing the collection of the French collector Jean Pozzi.

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/negar-habibi/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-9846930 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000 2104 negar habibi, conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, geneva, musee art et histoire, pozzi, collection, 1 4 full false Conservation & Restoration of Persian and Indian paintings with Amélie Couvrat Desvergnes Conservation & Restoration of Persian and Indian paintings with Amélie Couvrat Desvergnes Cow's urine, glitter and nanogels. In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Amelie Couvrat-Desvergnes, independent conservator of Islamic and Indian manuscripts and paintings, to discuss the progress of paper preservation techniques, the most difficult types of paper to conserve, and the do and don't of at-home conservation.

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Amelie latest paper: "Cut-Out Calligraphy from the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries: Discussion of Its Origins and Significance and Observations on the Techniques and Tools Used", Journal of Material Cultures in the Muslim World

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]]> Cow's urine, glitter and nanogels. In this episode, Isabelle Imbert welcomes Amelie Couvrat-Desvergnes, independent conservator of Islamic and Indian manuscripts and paintings, to discuss the progress of paper preservation techniques, the most difficult types of paper to conserve, and the do and don't of at-home conservation.

 Mentioned in the Episode and Further Links

Follow the Art Informant on Instagram

Follow Amelie Couvrat-Desvergnes on Instagram and check her website, amelieconservation.com

Amelie latest paper: "Cut-Out Calligraphy from the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries: Discussion of Its Origins and Significance and Observations on the Techniques and Tools Used", Journal of Material Cultures in the Muslim World

Association of Conservators (non-exhaustive):

Suppliers of conservation material:

To learn further about Nanogels, check the project Nanorestart below: 

 

]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/amelie-couvrat-desvergnes/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-9749944 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000 3716 amelie couvrat-desvergnes, conversation, conservation, art history, islamic art, Islamic and indian art, history, painting, manuscript 1 3 full false Islamic Art Auction at Millon Paris with Anne-Sophie Joncoux-Pilorget Islamic Art Auction at Millon Paris with Anne-Sophie Joncoux-Pilorget What does the career of an Islamic and Indian arts expert look like? How do we get to it? Also, what should you buy in the upcoming auction of Millon et Associés? In the second episode of the Art Informant, Isabelle Imbert sits with Anne-Sophie Joncoux-Pilorget, head of the Oriental Art and Orientalism department of the Parisian auction house Millon & Associés to answer all these questions.

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Millon & Associés 8th December auction catalogue

A page from the royal Padshanama, sold December 2019, €702.000

The painting Anne-Sophie would love to acquire

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]]> What does the career of an Islamic and Indian arts expert look like? How do we get to it? Also, what should you buy in the upcoming auction of Millon et Associés? In the second episode of the Art Informant, Isabelle Imbert sits with Anne-Sophie Joncoux-Pilorget, head of the Oriental Art and Orientalism department of the Parisian auction house Millon & Associés to answer all these questions.

 Mentioned in the Episode and Further Links  

Millon & Associés 8th December auction catalogue

A page from the royal Padshanama, sold December 2019, €702.000

The painting Anne-Sophie would love to acquire

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/anne-sophie-joncoux-pilorget/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-9651590 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000 3028 behind the scene, auction house, art market, Anne-Sophie Joncoux-Pilorget, Paris, Millon, Islamic arts, art history 1 2 full false Islamic Art Auction at Ader Paris with Camille Celier and Romain Pingannaud Islamic Art Auction at Ader Paris with Camille Celier and Romain Pingannaud This is it, the first episode of the Art Informant! Isabelle Imbert sits with Camille Célier, Islamic and Indian arts expert at Ader Nordman, and Romain Pingannaud, founder of Pingannaud-David expertise, to discuss the passing of Marie-Christine David, her legacy and the upcoming auction of her collection. Also, what do experts do with fakes? And why is documenting object provenance so important? These difficult questions are answered!

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]]> This is it, the first episode of the Art Informant! Isabelle Imbert sits with Camille Célier, Islamic and Indian arts expert at Ader Nordman, and Romain Pingannaud, founder of Pingannaud-David expertise, to discuss the passing of Marie-Christine David, her legacy and the upcoming auction of her collection. Also, what do experts do with fakes? And why is documenting object provenance so important? These difficult questions are answered!

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]]> https://isabelle-imbert.com/art-informant-podcast/camille-celier-romain-pingannaud/ Isabelle Imbert Buzzsprout-9588324 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000 3763 behind the scene, auction house, art market, camille célier, romain pingannaud, Paris, Ader, Islamic arts, art history 1 1 full false ART Informant Trailer ART Informant Trailer  A space for lovers, actors and welcomers to Islamic and Indian arts, to explore the actuality of the art market, exhibition and research.

Every episode, join Isabelle Imbert as the Art Informant in conversations with specialists of the Islamic and Indian art history and art market. 

]]>  A space for lovers, actors and welcomers to Islamic and Indian arts, to explore the actuality of the art market, exhibition and research.

Every episode, join Isabelle Imbert as the Art Informant in conversations with specialists of the Islamic and Indian art history and art market. 

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