What is the trend of mosque-inspired installations?

Art installations that draw inspiration from mosques and Islamic architecture.

What is the trend of minimalist design?

Utilizing minimalist design elements to create installations that speak to larger cultural ideas and themes.

What is the trend of alternative religious spaces?

Examining the idea of alternative or non-traditional places of worship and what constitutes a sacred space.

What are the implications for the art & design industry?

Opportunities for artists and designers to create thought-provoking pieces that explore cultural and religious themes through large installation works.

What are the implications for the architectural design industry?

Innovations in architectural design that draw inspiration from religious and cultural themes and challenge traditional notions of space and place.

What are the implications for the religious tourism industry?

Developing new forms of religious tourism that engage with cultural, artistic, and architectural experiences beyond traditional sites of worship.

Mosque-Inspired Installations : Islamic Arts Biennale

Mosque-Inspired Installations

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Studio Bound Created City as a Mosque for the Islamic Arts Biennale

Kalin Ned — February 7, 2023 — Art & Design

References: studio-bound & dezeen

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The 2023 Islamic Arts Biennale is taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the contemporary design practice Studio Bound has debuted its thoughtful and minimalist installation called 'City as a Mosque.' The piece seeks to start a dialogue about the "formal and informal places of worship in the city of Makkah – also known as Mecca," making the argument that "all of Mecca can be considered a mosque." Research for this installation took Studio Bound eight years to complete. The piece features 14 sandstone slabs, each of which is a representation of a mosque in Makkah and "milled with a 1:1 scale pattern of a prayer carpet." A circular platform surrounds the stones for viewing purposes.

The Islamic Arts Biennale is running from January 23rd until April 23rd, 2023.

Image Credit: Ali Karimi

Trend Themes

Mosque-inspired Installations — Art installations that draw inspiration from mosques and Islamic architecture.
Minimalist Design — Utilizing minimalist design elements to create installations that speak to larger cultural ideas and themes.
Alternative Religious Spaces — Examining the idea of alternative or non-traditional places of worship and what constitutes a sacred space.

Industry Implications

Art & Design — Opportunities for artists and designers to create thought-provoking pieces that explore cultural and religious themes through large installation works.
Architectural Design — Innovations in architectural design that draw inspiration from religious and cultural themes and challenge traditional notions of space and place.
Religious Tourism — Developing new forms of religious tourism that engage with cultural, artistic, and architectural experiences beyond traditional sites of worship.

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