Islamic Art is not confined to history books or museums; it is a living, breathing tradition that continues to evolve. From the grand mosques of Istanbul to the contemporary galleries of New York, Islamic calligraphy, architecture, and illumination are finding new audiences and new interpretations.

Next Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 12h00 self-taught Islamic artist, Achmat Soni will be presenting a guest lecture on The Art of Devotion: Embracing the Spirit of Islamic Art in Africa at the University of Cape Town’s Beattie Room.

Soni has succesfully achieved commissions to decorate the domes, panels and mihgrabs of 76 mosques throughout South Africa. He has painted well over 2000 Islamic artworks to date, of which no two are alike and taught Islamic art to many students over the years. His recent works include indigenous African art in his endeavour to encapsulate the art form of Africa. 

In his lecture, Soni explores the global tapestry of Islamic Art across the world and in particular, Islamic Art in the African context.

This lecture is free of charge and no RSVPs are required.