Step into the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Asia’s largest treasure trove of Islamic art, where opulent jewels, gilded manuscripts, and centuries of artistry from across the Islamic world await curious wanderers.

Wonders of Imperial Carpets showcases exquisite carpets and treasures from three Islamic empires, inviting you to take flight through the richness of Islamic art and heritage.

In the heart of Malacca’s old town, a home-turned-museum invites you to step into history and imagine what life used to be like for a Peranakan Chinese family behind these walls.

Eternal Letters is an intimate world where sacred words meet artistry — where ink, colour, and paper become storytellers, whispering tales of one of the finest traditions of the Islamic world.

This year, the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah returns for its second edition, inviting us on a pilgrimage through faith’s many expressions — traversing time, space, and all that is in between.

At the inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh, I find myself surrounded by works from both established artists and emerging talents across Saudi Arabia and the greater MENA region — each contributing to a collective endeavour to redefine and shape their identities.

The Zisa Palace, home to the Museum of Islamic Art, is a gem for anyone exploring UNESCO’s Arab-Norman itinerary.

The National Palace Museum in Taipei presents a one-of-a-kind exhibition that brings the fictional world in Dream of the Red Chamber — a masterpiece of Chinese literature — to life.

The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia’s latest exhibition, Oceans That Speak, explores the role of Islam in shaping the Malay World, once a maritime trade hub and cultural crossroads.

For art and culture enthusiasts visiting Vancouver, don’t miss the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia — home to a rich collection of world art and artefacts, with a special emphasis on the region’s Indigenous art.