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QM and HKPM unveil ‘Wonders of Imperial Carpets' exhibition
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) and the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) celebrated the opening of 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha', a landmark exhibition exploring the artistic and cultural connections between Islamic and Chinese civilisations. On view from June 18 to October 6, 2025 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, Gallery 9, the exhibition is the first in Hong Kong to present such a comprehensive study of Islamic imperial carpets and the broader artistic exchanges that have taken place across regions for centuries. The opening ceremony was attended by dignitaries and special guests from Qatar and Hong Kong, including Leo Kung, chairman of the HKPM Board; Sheikha Noora Khalifa Al-Thani, consul general of the State of Qatar in Hong Kong; Shaika Nasser Al-Nassr, director of the Museum of Islamic Art; Saeed Uddin, chairman of The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong; Betty Fung, chief executive officer of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; and Dr Louis Ng, museum director of the HKPM. Jointly organised by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and the HKPM, the exhibition brings together 90 extraordinary objects, including carpets, manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, and jades, primarily drawn from the collections of MIA, with significant loans from the Palace Museum in Beijing and the HKPM. Wonders of Imperial Carpets traces the cross-cultural exchanges that flourished across the Safavid dynasty, Mughal dynasty, Ottoman dynasty and China between the 16th and 18th centuries, shaped by diplomacy, migration, and global trade networks. The exhibition is a legacy project of Qatar's Years of Culture initiative and one of the first major outcomes of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Qatar Museums and HKPM during the inaugural Hong Kong International Cultural Summit in 2024. It also represents the debut of many of these artefacts outside of Qatar. Through this landmark collaboration, MIA reaffirms its mission to preserve, study, and share the splendour of Islamic art across time and geography. Wonders of Imperial Carpets offers a rare opportunity to experience the artistic excellence of Islamic dynasties and to reflect on the deep historical connections between cultures. By bringing these masterpieces to new audiences, MIA continues to nurture cross-cultural understanding and highlight the enduring relevance of Islamic artistic heritage on the global stage. For tickets and further information, visit
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
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- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Museums opens 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets' exhibition in Hong Kong
HONG KONG: Qatar Museums opened 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha', at the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) in the People's Republic of China on Wednesday. On view from June 18 to October 6at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, the exhibition is the first in Hong Kong to present such a comprehensive study of Islamic imperial carpets and the broader artistic exchanges that have taken place across regions for centuries. The exhibition is a legacy project of Qatar's Years of Culture initiative and one of the first major outcomes of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Qatar Museums and HKPM during the inaugural Hong Kong International Cultural Summit in 2024. It also represents the debut of many of these artefacts outside of Qatar. The opening ceremony was attended by dignitaries and special guests from Qatar and Hong Kong, including Chairman of the HKPM Board Leo Kung; Consul General of the State of Qatar in Hong Kong Sheikha Noora Khalifa Al Thani; Director of the Museum of Islamic Art Shaika Nasser Al Nassr; Chairman of The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong Saeed Uddin; Chief Executive Officer of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Betty Fung; and Museum Director of the HKPM Dr Louis Ng. Jointly organised by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and the HKPM, the exhibition brings together 90 extraordinary objects, including carpets, manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, and jades, primarily drawn from the collections of MIA, with significant loans from the Palace Museum in Beijing and the HKPM. Wonders of Imperial Carpets traces the cross-cultural exchanges that flourished across the Safavid dynasty, Mughal dynasty, Ottoman dynasty and China between the 16th and 18th centuries, shaped by diplomacy, migration, and global trade networks. Regarding the exhibition, Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Museum of Islamic Art Dr Mounia Chekhab Abudaya said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the criteria upon which the pieces and collectibles were selected for the 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets' exhibition were inspired by the concept of Islamic and Chinese cultures. They are rare pieces of metal objects and ceramics, most of which are from the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar, and they are the result of cooperation between the two museums. She added the pieces and collectibles were selected jointly in cooperation with the team that came to Qatar from Hong Kong, in an agreed-upon manner, and were not randomly selected at the last minute. Museum Director of the HKPM Dr Louis Ng told QNA that the 'Wonders of Imperial Carpets' exhibition is a testament to the enduring cultural dialogue between the Islamic world and China, embodied by the insightful partnership between the Hong Kong Palace Museum and the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. He continued by saying that they are proud to provide audiences in Hong Kong and around the world with the opportunity to explore this shared heritage through exquisite artifacts, immersive technologies, and multilingual narratives. This collaboration highlights the HKPM's commitment to building bridges between civilizations and fostering mutual appreciation. Through this landmark collaboration, MIA reaffirms its mission to preserve, study, and share the splendour of Islamic art across time and geography. Wonders of Imperial Carpets offers a rare opportunity to experience the artistic excellence of Islamic dynasties and to reflect on the deep historical connections between cultures. By bringing these masterpieces to new audiences, MIA continues to nurture cross-cultural understanding and highlight the enduring relevance of Islamic artistic heritage on the global stage.
