Islamic Violins

Ibrahim Quraishi 2012 - 2013

Kochi-Muziris Biennale
Fort Kochi, India

Islamic Violins is inspired by Persian, Arabic, Urdu and Turkish poetry’s attempt to address the ideal of the beloved in its most untouched, perfected form. The violin which originated from Central Asia, stands for the ideal body and spirit; in its perfectly symmetrical repetition it brings about meditative serenity and a sepulchral, timeless beauty.

Details

Title: Islamic Violins
Creator: Ibrahim Quraishi
Creator Lifespan: 1973, Nairobi, Kenya
Creator Nationality: Kenyan
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Birth Place: Nairobi, Kenya
Date Created: 2012 - 2013
Physical Location: Pepper House, Kalvathi Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi, KL 682002, Kochi, Kerala
Type: Installation and Video
External Link: http://kochimuzirisbiennale.org/ibrahim-quraishi-2/
Medium: Installation and Video, 30 perfected violins, video and sound installation
Place Part Of: Kochi, Kerala
Artist project support: Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands

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