“The West uses the East as an inverted mirror, imagining them to be everything the West is not.”

— Edward Said

Closing Celebration

Date: Saturday 9th October, 10am - 5pm

Location: Civic Centre, Commercial Road, Southampton, SO14, 7LY

Program

Islamic Art Demonstrations

(10am - 12pm & 1pm - 2:45pm)

Artists Mobeen Akhtar and Amber Khokar will showcase their work and demonstrate a variety of techniques throughout the day.

Artist Led Tours

(11:15am - 12pm & 2pm - 2:45pm)

Join artist Sara Choudhrey for a guided tour of the Manifesting the Unseen exhibition and gain an insider’s perspective on the artworks displayed.

Poetry Recital & Closing Reception

(3pm - 4pm & 4pm - 5pm)

Join poets Nazneen Ahmed, Saraiya Bah, Rakaya Fetuga and Muneera Pilgrim for performances of new work created especially for our exhibition.

MANIFESTING THE UNSEEN: SOUTHAMPTON 2021

In partnership with Southampton City Art Gallery

Learn more

Manifesting the Unseen is an arts & culture project that seeks to remove barriers and reveal hidden truths by creating a discursive space to experience the unique artistic language of Islamic art and its modern cultural expression.

We are now delighted to announce the next stage of our journey which will see us bringing our exhibition to Southampton City Art Gallery in May 2021. In response to the new show, the collective have produced new work inspired by the city’s maritime history and its reputation as a ‘Gateway to the world’.

Covid - 19 Update: Southampton City Art Gallery will be re-opening to the public on the 28th May 2021. The gallery are making sure that cleaning and safety protocols are in place for visitors to safely enjoy their visit. Official opening dates will depend on the easing of national and local restrictions. The latest information about the gallery can be found at the link below.

Southampton City Art Gallery: visitor information

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MANIFESTING THE UNSEEN: SOUTHAMPTON 2021

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Well it’s been a busy few days for the #manifestingtheunseen team. After an incredible closing event, filled with poetry, music, love and light, it was with very full hearts that we took our exhibition down this weekend. .
We have been overwhe

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We can hardly believe we are now in the final few days of our residency and exhibition! With your support and encouragement we think it’s been a huge success Alhamdulillah! .
To round things off we are delighted to announce that we have been wo

Today’s artist in the spotlight is the incredible Nazira Bibi @pomegranates .
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The Seen & the Unseen 2017
Nazira Bibi

23.5k shell gold on indigo-dyed wasli paper

Combining the visual aesthetics of the Big Bang, an eclipse and geo

Today’s artist in the spotlight is @_mobeenakhtar_ whose work delights the heart and lifts the spirit. .
Garden of Reflection 2018
Mobeen Akhtar

Hand-ground pigment, gum arabic and 24k gold leaf on handmade wasli paper.

Wazir Khan Mosque of

It’s our favourite too @azizaesque and now available to buy online! .(While stocks last)
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I may be biased but this has to be my FAVOURITE tote bag of all time ✨ We’ve just launched a limited number of the

Our next artist in the spotlight is @amber_khokhar .The three pieces shown here are all featured in our current exhibition - which is open until 15 Dec .
Entwined (Purity) 2018
Amber Khokhar

Mixed media including natural pigments

Entwined is a ser

Today’s first artist in the spotlight is photographer Wasi Daniju @wasidaniju .
Azeezat 2017 Hodan 2017
Leah 2018 Momtaza 2018
Rahma 2018 Rakaya 2018
Wasi Daniju

C-type Matte prints

re:present is a response to the frequent erasure of Blac

Today’s we start by featuring work from artist and educator @samira.mian .
The Niqāb & Noor Series 2018
Samira Mian

In the Niqāb & Noor series, each painting is a portrait of a Muslim woman.
The artist has reflected on a list of word

Today’s featured artist is Shaheen Kasmani @shaheen.kasmani .
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In the Hearts of Green Birds I 2018
Shaheen Kasmani

Watercolour, natural pigment and 23k shell gold on paper behind laser cut raw silk

Shaheen has been researching and reading a

We're into the last 15 days of our time at @guestprojects

Come and visit us, we have lots of events on besides the gorgeousness of the exhibition and our gift shop:

The artist & curator panel with @lisavalkyrie this Thursday.

A talk by artist

The next artist we would like to feature is Esra Alhamal. @islamicillumination
Both pieces shown are part of the exhibition. .
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Inwards and Upwards 2018
Esra Alhamal

Mixed media including shell gold and natural pigm

Salaam and Jummah Mubarak to all! .
Today’s artist in the spotlight is Sara Choudhrey @saara_0_0 .
The beautiful laser etched pieces are a perfect marriage of contemporary methods & materials with traditional design. Swipe for more details

We have much going on at #manifestingtheunseen, come join us!

Register for events via our website:
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Today we start our “Spotlight” series and will feature work from each of our artists in the coming days. These beautiful installations are by @azizaesque .
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A Light Within I and II 2018
Aziza Iqbal

Hand-cut mirrors and Teakwood
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Hope you’re all having a great Monday! I’ve been posting hints of this piece for months - and it’s now finished and on display at #manifestingtheunseen .
.The piece pays homage to the origins

We can’t believe we are almost there! Tonight we are hosting our private view, and tomorrow the exhibition officially opens to the public! .
Keep an eye on our story for sneak peeks throughout the day!! .
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Want to learn more about Islamic Art and the pieces that will be on display in our exhibition? If yes - then this guided tour will be just the ticket! .
Sara Choudhrey is one of our featured artists, and she will be provide an insider’s perspec

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