Marvellous Creatures: Animal Fables in Islamic Art

Past Exhibition

An exhibition focuses on the real and mythical animals that appear in the legends, tales, and fables of the Islamic world.

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Divided into the natural quadrants of earth, air, fire, and water, these marvellous creatures introduce timeless stories such as the well-known and beloved classics: Shahnameh, Kalila wa Dimna and 1001 Nights.