Bringing together 150 objects of art across media, from Spain to Central Asia, dating from the 9th to early 20th century, Nur: Light in Art and Science from the Islamic World explores the importance of light in Islamic aesthetics. Join Dr. Sabiha Al Khemir, senior advisor for Islamic art at the Dallas Museum of Art and organizing curator for Nur, for a closer look at this exhibition, which showcases innovations in artistic technique that enhance the effect of light and the scientific fields that are related to light or contributed to enlightenment.
For this night only, your lecture ticket will include admission to the Nur: Light in Art and Science from the Islamic World exhibition!
After 3:00 p.m. the day of the event, tickets will no longer be available online but can be purchased at the Visitor Services Desks at the Dallas Museum of Art.