The Art of Illumination (tazhib) with Behnaz Karjoo
| When | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Where | Special Collections Presentation Space Hatcher Library South, Sixth Floor, Room 660D View building informationView floor plan |
| Registration | Register to attend |
| Event type | Workshop/Seminar |
Get a brief overview of the art of illumination (tazhib) history, tools and techniques, and then work on a small motif you can take home. Please register, as this workshop is limited to 20 participants.
Behnaz Karjoo studied jewelry design and photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology before embarking on the classical arts. Under the mentorship of Mujgan Baskoylu, a distinguished master in Turkish illumination, miniature painting, and paper cutting, Behnaz began her practice and earned her ijazah, a certificate of mastery in illumination, in 2016. In addition to tazhib, she practices miniature art and square kufic calligraphy. She is a member of the New York Islamic Arts collective, and holds the belief that while classical arts, including illumination, have a timeless foundation, their potential for innovation and growth is boundless.
Also join us for a panel discussion, Living Line: Legacies of Islamic Calligraphy and Illumination, on April 9 at 6pm.
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