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inAmericaandaroundtheworldthroughart,architecture,design,music,

travel,trade,andmore!

February2016-Present

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ExhibitGoals

1.  Introducefamiliestothebeau)fulandjoyfuldiversity

andcommonali)esincontemporaryMuslimcommuni)esinNewYorkCity,theUnitedStates,andaroundtheworld.

2.  ImmersechildrenininteracQve,funandaccessiblewayssoastogivefamiliesanewposi)veforuminwhichtheycandiscussMuslimcultures

3.  Celebrateculturalexpressionsasreflectedinart,architecture,objectsandstoriesinboththehomeandcommuniQes.

4.  Prepareourchildrenasglobalci)zenstowork,play,andliveintheincreasinglyinterconnectedandinterdependent21stcentury

5.  Showhowcultureshavepeacefullyinteractedandco-existedforcenturies

Overview

COURTYARDCelebrate courtyards from around the world in a Persian style garden setting• Create music by blending the sounds

of instruments from around the world • Play an object guessing game with a

stunning assortment of hand-made objects • Add a drop to the community water

fountain, and share how you would make your community better, one drop at a time

TRADE ROUTES Join the journey to learn how trade and intercultural exchange go hand in hand• Be the captain of an Indian Ocean

dhow! Load and unload goods from around the world

• Pack your bags and climb onto the camel for a desert journey

• Decorate a Pakistani truck before driving off to deliver your wares

AMERICAN HOMEExplore stories, objects, clothing and art from local American Muslim homes• Write and learn how to say “My Name

Is…” in 21 languages spoken by Muslim New Yorkers

• View objects and listen to stories from local American Muslim families and explore artwork by emerging artists

• Travel across time with an interactive digital timeline of American Muslim history

GLOBAL MARKETInteract with products and foods from around the world• Pretend to buy, sell, and trade

spices, fish, fruit and ceramics• Design outfits with colorful fabrics,

roll and sell rugs woven with secret messages

• Serve tea and coffee to new friends while exchanging family stories

ARCHITECTURE Uncover the beauty and variety in Muslim architectural design• Take a virtual trip inside some of the

world’s most magnificent mosques • Design a building inspired by

Muslim architectural shapes and styles • View a variety of New York City’s mosques

Object CasesDiscover world-class museum objects on loan from local partners including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, the Hispanic Society of America, and private donors.

Original Artworkby emerging local American Muslim artists

Live PerformancesExperience world-class performances, artist demonstrations, and cooking workshops by American Muslim artists, dancers, musicians, storytellers, and chefs.

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 as a list of corresponding festivals and

guest artist events.

The exhibit will be available to travel 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

212-721-1223 or tquaranta@cmom.org

The Tisch Building212 West 83rd StreetNew York, NY 10024

t. 212-721-1223 f. 212-721-1127www.cmom.org

Travel the world in a single museum visit!This is a first-of-its-kind exhibition 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!

Partners and Advisors

ACADEMIC ADVISORS Hussein Rashid, Ph.D. Lead Exhibition Content Advisor Founder, islamicate, L3C Zain Abdullah, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Religion and Society and Islamic Studies, Temple University Hisham Aidi, Ph.D. Lecturer, Columbia University Peter Awn, Ph.D. Dean, School of General Studies Professor, Department of Religion Director, Middle East Institute Columbia University Moustafa Bayoumi, Ph.D. Professor of English, Brooklyn College Author, This American Muslim Life Sylviane A. Diouf, Ph.D. Director, Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery Curator, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library Jamal J. Elias, Ph.D. Walter H. Annenberg Professor in the Humanities University of Pennsylvania Navina Haidar, Ph.D. Curator, Islamic Art Metropolitan Museum of Art Precious Rasheeda Muhammad Historian Ann Marie Murphy, Ph.D. Senior Research Scholar Weatherhead East Asian Institute Columbia University Fr. Patrick Ryan, Ph.D. Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society, Fordham University

Abdul Sheriff, Ph.D. Indian Ocean World Centre in Zanzibar, Tanzania Emeritus history professor University of Dar es Salaam Eric Staples, Ph.D. American Maritime Historian, Oman Mariame Sy, Ph.D. Coordinator, African Language Program Lecturer in Wolof and Pulaar Columbia University Rabbi Burt Visotzky, Ph.D. Jewish Theological Seminary INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS Aga Khan Museum Albanian Institute New York Asia Society and Museum Auburn Theological Seminary BoomGen Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse Bronx Museum of the Arts Brooklyn Historical Society Brooklyn Museum of Art Brooklyn Public Library The Hispanic Society of America The Interfaith Center of New York Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Maison de l’Artisan, Morocco Malaysian Consulate in New York Metropolitan Museum of Art New York Public Library

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Jewel of Muscat Project Pakistan Mission to the United Nations Queens Public Library Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center Turkish Consulate in New York Unity Productions Foundation

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Aisha al-Adawiya

Founder, Women in Islam, Inc. Advisor, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library Mehnaz Afridi Manhattan College Debbie Almontaser Muslim Community Network Ahsia Kahn Badi Community Partner Rabbi Justus Baird Dean, Auburn Theological Seminary Rabbi Angela W. Buchdahl

Senior Rabbi, Central Synagogue David Dioume and Seynabou Seck Marseille Fashion Haris Durrani

Founder, Muslim Protagonist Hesham El-Meligy

President, Islamic Civic Association (iCivica) Charles Fall

Former Citywide Islamic Liaison NYC Office of the Mayor Ali Hameed President/Founder Sha’oor Foundation for Education and Awareness Zeba Iqbal Institute for Social Policy and Understanding Rabbi Robert Kaplan Director, Center for Community Leadership Jewish Community Relations Council Alia Kate Founder, Kantara Rugs Naznin Khimji

Community Partner

Elizabeth Lapadula Manager, Kopi Kopi Cafe Aliya Latif Liaison, Office of the New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Imam Khalid Latif Executive Director, The Islamic Center New York University Douglas Leonard

Director, Al Amana Centre, Oman Rabbi Joy Levitt

Executive Director Jewish Community Center in Manhattan Zead Ramadan Community Partner Linda Sarsour

Executive Director Arab American Association of New York Ali E. Sayed Chef/Owner, Kabab Café, Astoria, NYC Sarah Sayeed, Ph.D.

Senior Advisor, NYC Office of the Mayor Community Affairs Unit Fatima Shama

Executive Director, The Fresh Air Fund Formerly Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D.

Sikh Coalition Bassam Tariq

Writer/Filmmaker Reverend Adriene Thorne

Minister for Care, Middle Collegiate Church Susanah Wade Marble Collegiate Church

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Muslim Cultures Near and Far

Architecture is the art of designing buildings and spaces. Muslim architecture often blends Islamic styles with other cultural influences 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 different 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.

Niujie Mosque Beijing, China

Islamic Center of America

Dearborn, Michigan, USA

Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque

Fez, Morocco

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque Shiraz, Iran

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The mosques displayed on the other side of this wall are:

Architecture AreaUncover the beauty and variety in Muslim architectural design.The exterior wall is a stunning array of mosques from Iran, China, America, and Morocco, highlighting similarities and differences 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!

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PAKISTANI

TRUCKShipping trucks in Pakistan are like moving works of art.

Truck owners hire artists to decorate their trucks with images and personal messages.

Many of the trucks’ unique designs reflect patterns and ideas from a variety of cultures.

Pakistan has one of the largest Muslim populations in the world.

Languages Spoken Punjabi, Sindhi, Saraiki, Pashto, Urdu, Balochi, Hindko, Brahui,

English, Burushaski

Barren Deserts and Lush Forests Trucks travel through Pakistan’s desert plains as well as its lush green hills to reach different cities and towns.

Professional ArtistsTruck artists often learn their craft from more experienced, skilled artisans through apprenticeships.

Popular Patterns Some of the colorful designs seen on the trucks can also be found on camel blankets and accessories.

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Modern Trucks, Traditional Arts The geometric patterns, decorative flowers, and arabesques are often inspired by Islamic artistic traditions.

Symbols Tell Stories Pictures can communicate different feelings—for example, flowers may be used to express love.

Read Any Good Trucks Lately?Drivers sometimes decorate their trucks with poems, verses from the Qur’an, and even jokes to make people laugh. This truck features information about its shipping company and artist.

Trucks That Jingle The decorative chains attached to the trucks’ bumpers often make a jingling sound.

Population 199,085,847 (July 2015 estimate)

PAKISTAN TODAY: COUNTRY FACTS

Religions

Christian Hindu

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Statistics: CIA World Factbook; Languages are listed in order of prevalence, starting with the most-spoken language. Map: ©Maps in Minutes 2013. The boundaries and names do not imply endorsement or acceptance by CMOM. Photo Credits: 1. Photography by Jamal Elias; 2. Danial Shah www.danialshah.com; 3. S.M. Rafiq Photography s.m.rafiq1@yahoo.com

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