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April 8 – June 26, 2026

Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art

Add to Calendar 2026-04-08 00:00:00 2026-06-26 23:59:59 Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art Block Gallery 222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601   The Block Gallery is located inside the Raleigh Municipal Building. Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Complex Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan St. Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh Stacy Bloom RexrodeCurator of Exhibitions and Collections, Raleigh Artsstacy.bloom-rexrode@raleighnc.gov919-996-4687 America/New_York public
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“Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art,” is a group exhibit curated by Public and Community Artist Kulsum Tasnif that celebrates process, reverence, and renewal within Islamic art. It gathers Muslim American artists working across traditional and contemporary forms – from Tezhip (illumination), Arabic calligraphy and Islamic geometry, to new works inspired by these classical disciplines.

The exhibition will be displayed from April 8 through June 26, 2026

  • Time: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. 
    Closed Saturday and Sunday, and on City Holidays.
  • Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Complex Parking Deck at 201 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Where: Block Gallery, 222 W. Hargett Street (inside Raleigh Municipal Building)
  • Cost: Free and open to the public

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  • Apr
    8

    Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art

    Wednesday
    Block Gallery
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-08 00:00:00 2026-06-26 23:59:59 Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art Block Gallery 222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601   The Block Gallery is located inside the Raleigh Municipal Building. Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Complex Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan St. Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh Stacy Bloom RexrodeCurator of Exhibitions and Collections, Raleigh Artsstacy.bloom-rexrode@raleighnc.gov919-996-4687 America/New_York public
  • Apr
    22

    Artist Reception | Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art

    5:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Block Gallery
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-22 17:30:00 2026-04-22 19:30:00 Artist Reception | Continuum: Classical to Contemporary Islamic Art Block Gallery 222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601   The Block Gallery is located inside the Raleigh Municipal Building. Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Complex Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan St. Raleigh, NC 27601 City of Raleigh Stacy Bloom RexrodeCurator of Exhibitions and Collections, Raleigh Artsstacy.bloom-rexrode@raleighnc.gov919-996-4687 America/New_York public

Contact

 

Stacy Bloom Rexrode
Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, Raleigh Arts
stacy.bloom-rexrode@raleighnc.gov
919-996-4687

Address:

Block Gallery
222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601

 

The Block Gallery is located inside the Raleigh Municipal Building.

Parking: Visitors can park in the Municipal Complex Parking Deck at 201 W Morgan St. Raleigh, NC 27601

Event Type:
Art Exhibit

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