An exhibi on for children and families to celebrate the diversity of Muslim cultures in America and around the world through art, architecture, design, music, travel, trade, and more!
February 2016 - Present
Cultural Series Ra onale
Start Early “Research clearly shows that children not only recognize race from a very young age, but also develop racial biases by age three to five.” Winkler, E.N. “Children Are Not Colorblind: How Young Children Learn Race” HighReach Learning Inc., 2009
Offer Variety “When children are taught to pay a en on to mul ple a ributes of a person at once, reduced levels of bias are shown.” Aboud, F.E. (2008) in Winkler, E.N. “Children Are Not Colorblind: How Young Children Learn Race” HighReach Learning Inc., 2009.
Provide Time to Prac ce “Understanding a point of view other than your own takes knowledge, skills, perspec ve and values. Developing these four also takes prac ce – learning to apply and transfer these four from one topic to another.” UNESCO’s Educa on for Sustainable Development in Ac on
Teaching young children to have mul ple perspec ves “…is likely to reduce problems involving prejudice or discrimina on and is an important component of early childhood educa on.” United Na ons Educa onal, Scien fic and Cultural Organiza on. “Exploring Sustainable Development: A Mul ple-Perspec ve Approach.” UNESCO: Educa on for Sustainable Development in Ac on Learning & Training Tools Number 3. 2012
Exhibit Goals
1. Introduce families to the beau ful and joyful diversity and commonali es in contemporary Muslim communi es in New York City, the United States, and around the world. 2. Immerse children in interac ve, fun and accessible ways so as to give families a new posi ve forum in which they can discuss Muslim cultures 3. Celebrate cultural expressions as reflected in art, architecture, objects and stories in both the home and communi es. 4. Prepare our children as global ci zens to work, play, and live in the increasingly interconnected and interdependent 21st century 5. Show how cultures have peacefully interacted and co- existed for centuries Overview
Travel the world in a single museum visit! GLOBAL MARKET AMERICAN HOME Interact with products and Explore stories, objects, clothing and This is a first-of-its-kind exhibition for children and foods from around the world art from local American Muslim homes families to celebrate the diversity of Muslim cultures • Pretend to buy, sell, and trade • Write and learn how to say “My Name in America and around the world through art, spices, fish, fruit and ceramics Is…” in 21 languages spoken by Muslim New Yorkers architecture, design, music, travel, trade, and more! • Design outfits with colorful fabrics, roll and sell rugs woven with • View objects and listen to stories from secret messages local American Muslim families and explore artwork by emerging artists • Serve tea and cofee to new friends while exchanging • Travel across time with an interactive family stories digital timeline of American Muslim history Original Artwork by emerging local American Muslim artists
Muslim Cultures Near and Far
The exhibit is designed for a 3,000 square foot gallery with ceiling heights of 16 feet, however it can be adapted for you gallery. It is accompanied by a comprehensive set of educational programs for families, school groups and educators, as well Object Cases as a list of corresponding festivals and Discover world-class museum objects on loan from local partners including guest artist events. the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Hispanic Society The exhibit will be available to travel of America, and private donors. starting in June 2018, the exhibition will be available for runs of three months at a rental price of $75,000 + incoming shipping, or six months for $125,000 + incoming shipping. For more information please contact Tom Quaranta ARCHITECTURE Uncover the beauty and variety 212-721-1223 or [email protected] in Muslim architectural design • Take a virtual trip inside some of the Live Performances world’s most magnificent mosques COURTYARD TRADE ROUTES Experience world-class Celebrate courtyards from around the Join the journey to learn how • Design a building inspired by performances, artist world in a Persian style garden setting trade and intercultural exchange Muslim architectural shapes and styles demonstrations, and • Create music by blending the sounds go hand in hand • View a variety of New York City’s mosques cooking workshops of instruments from around the world • Be the captain of an Indian Ocean by American Muslim • Play an object guessing game with a dhow! Load and unload goods artists, dancers, stunning assortment of hand-made objects from around the world musicians, storytellers, and chefs. • Add a drop to the community water • Pack your bags and climb onto The Tisch Building t. 212-721-1223 fountain, and share how you would make the camel for a desert journey 212 West 83rd Street f. 212-721-1127 your community better, one drop at a time • Decorate a Pakistani truck before New York, NY 10024 www.cmom.org driving of to deliver your wares
Partners and Advisors COMMUNITY PARTNERS ACADEMIC ADVISORS Abdul Sheriff, Ph.D. Aisha al-Adawiya Elizabeth Lapadula Hussein Rashid, Ph.D. Indian Ocean World Centre in Zanzibar, Tanzania Founder, Women in Islam, Inc. Manager, Kopi Kopi Cafe Lead Exhibition Content Advisor Emeritus history professor Advisor, Schomburg Center for Research in Founder, islamicate, L3C University of Dar es Salaam Black Culture, The New York Public Library Aliya Latif Liaison, Office of the New York City Zain Abdullah, Ph.D. Eric Staples, Ph.D. Mehnaz Afridi Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Associate Professor, Religion and Society American Maritime Historian, Oman Manhattan College and Islamic Studies, Temple University Imam Khalid Latif Mariame Sy, Ph.D. Debbie Almontaser Executive Director, The Islamic Center Hisham Aidi, Ph.D. Coordinator, African Language Program Muslim Community Network New York University Lecturer, Columbia University Lecturer in Wolof and Pulaar Columbia University Ahsia Kahn Badi Douglas Leonard Peter Awn, Ph.D. Community Partner Director, Al Amana Centre, Oman Dean, School of General Studies Rabbi Burt Visotzky, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Religion Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbi Justus Baird Rabbi Joy Levitt Director, Middle East Institute Dean, Auburn Theological Seminary Executive Director Columbia University INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS Jewish Community Center in Manhattan Aga Khan Museum Rabbi Angela W. Buchdahl Moustafa Bayoumi, Ph.D. Zead Ramadan Albanian Institute New York Senior Rabbi, Central Synagogue Professor of English, Brooklyn College Community Partner Author, This American Muslim Life Asia Society and Museum David Dioume and Seynabou Seck Auburn Theological Seminary Marseille Fashion Linda Sarsour Sylviane A. Diouf, Ph.D. BoomGen Executive Director Director, Lapidus Center for the Historical Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse Haris Durrani Arab American Association of New York Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery Bronx Museum of the Arts Founder, Muslim Protagonist Curator, Schomburg Center for Research Ali E. Sayed Brooklyn Historical Society in Black Culture, The New York Public Library Hesham El-Meligy Chef/Owner, Kabab Café, Astoria, NYC Brooklyn Museum of Art President, Islamic Civic Association (iCivica) Jamal J. Elias, Ph.D. Brooklyn Public Library Sarah Sayeed, Ph.D. Walter H. Annenberg Professor in the Humanities The Hispanic Society of America Charles Fall Senior Advisor, University of Pennsylvania The Interfaith Center of New York Former Citywide Islamic Liaison NYC Office of the Mayor Community Affairs Unit
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts NYC Office of the Mayor Navina Haidar, Ph.D. Fatima Shama Maison de l’Artisan, Morocco Curator, Islamic Art Ali Hameed Executive Director, The Fresh Air Fund Metropolitan Museum of Art Malaysian Consulate in New York President/Founder Formerly Commissioner of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Sha’oor Foundation for Education and Awareness NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Precious Rasheeda Muhammad New York Public Library Historian Zeba Iqbal Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Institute for Social Policy and Understanding Sikh Coalition Ann Marie Murphy, Ph.D. Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Senior Research Scholar Jewel of Muscat Project Rabbi Robert Kaplan Bassam Tariq Pakistan Mission to the United Nations Weatherhead East Asian Institute Director, Center for Community Leadership Writer/Filmmaker Columbia University Queens Public Library Jewish Community Relations Council Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center Reverend Adriene Thorne Fr. Patrick Ryan, Ph.D. Turkish Consulate in New York Alia Kate Minister for Care, Middle Collegiate Church Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Unity Productions Foundation Founder, Kantara Rugs Religion and Society, Fordham University Susanah Wade Naznin Khimji Marble Collegiate Church Community Partner
Entry View Architecture Area Uncover the beauty and variety in Muslim architectural design. The exterior wall is Architecture Area: Mosque Mural a stunning array of mosques from Iran, China, America, and Morocco, highlighting similarities and diferences in design, materials, and style. In a breathtaking, immersive digital experience you stand ‘inside’ some of the world’s most impressive mosques. You control the point of view! Design your own building inspired by mosques from around the world!
RCHITECTURE A Architecture is the art of designing buildings and spaces. Muslim architecture often blends Islamic styles with other cultural infuences to create new structures and forms.
ARCHES, DOMES, and DECORATIVE TILES are popular features in Muslim architecture. The buildings are often decorated with geometric patterns, calligraphy, and patterns of leaves and flowers.
One type of building found in many Muslim communities is a MOSQUE, which is a place where Muslims go to pray and gather together. Mosques look very diferent around the world, but they often feature a MINARET. A minaret is a tall tower designed to let religious leaders climb up high and sing the ‘call to prayer,’ signaling to the community that it is time to pray.
The mosques displayed on the other side of this wall are:
Niujie Mosque Islamic Center of Nasir al-Mulk Mosque Al-Qarawiyyin Beijing, China America Shiraz, Iran Mosque Dearborn, Michigan, USA Fez, Morocco
Concept by MIIM Designs
Muslim Cultures Near and Far Architecture Area Interna onal Mosques Panoramic Interac ve Trade Routes Area Trade Routes: Pakistani Truck Signage
Symbols Tell Stories Modern Trucks, Traditional Arts PAKISTANI Pictures can communicate The geometric patterns, diferent feelings—for decorative flowers, and example, flowers may be arabesques are often inspired TRUCK used to express love. by Islamic artistic traditions.
Shipping trucks in Pakistan 1 1 are like moving works of art.
2 Truck owners hire artists to decorate their trucks with images and personal messages.
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Pakistan has one of the Trucks That Jingle Read Any Good Trucks Lately? The decorative chains Drivers sometimes decorate their trucks largest Muslim populations attached to the trucks’ with poems, verses from the Qur’an, bumpers often make a and even jokes to make people laugh. in the world. jingling sound. This truck features information about its shipping company and artist. ARCTIC OCEAN
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3 Global Marketplace: Moroccan Rugs Global Marketplace: Egyp an Spices Global Marketplace Area: Turkish Ceramics Global Marketplace Area: Indonesian Fruit Global Marketplace: Zanzibar Fish Market Global Marketplace Area: Tajikistan Tea & Coffee Authen c Objects
Metropolitan Museum of Art 13th, 17th, 19th Century Persian Objects Lizzy Mar n Director of Exhibit Development & Museum Planning
Children’s Museum of Manha an 212 West 83rd Street New York, NY 10024 Email: lmar [email protected] Phone: 212 – 721 -1223