Islamic Arts Magazine is an online magazine published by MONOLIT, the Association for promoting Islamic Arts. We are based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

We bring up-to-date art news, exhibitions, auctions, interviews and articles with stunning photography, beautiful design and video content. Our objective is to promote the creative power of art and artists by building privileged international relationships with galleries, museums, and collectors.

The topics range from traditional to contemporary art and cover all media. We feature and promote:

• traditional artisans and contemporary artists
• artists that are inspired by Islamic art and culture
• contemporary artists that are exhibiting in galleries located in Islamic countries,
• contemporary exhibitions across the globe
• art events (art fairs, festivals, symposiums, awards, …),
• art institutions (museums and galleries).

Uniting our creative potential makes us all stronger. Encouraging creative expression and the creative industries is an endeavour that is beneficial not only for cultural, but also for social and economic development. It highlights shared values of countries, peoples, and institutions.

Islamic Arts Magazine stands out as one of the flagships of this phenomenon.

Kenan Šurković

Kenan studied Political Science and Art History at the University of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A dedicated journalist and art critic, he has written for several art magazines. He is the author of two books, ‘The idea of Islamic Art’ and Ottoman Architecture of Sarajevo, which he co-authored with Elvira Bojadzic.

Also an artist, Kenan has participated in over 20 group and solo exhibitions, and curated 12 group exhibitions in Bosnia, Serbia and Turkey. Working closely with Museums in Bosnia Kenan curated many permanent exhibitions. As the President of the MONOLIT (Association for promoting Islamic Arts) he founded Islamic Arts Magazine with Elvira Bojadžić.

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Elvira Bojadžić

Elvira studied Fine Arts and Graphic Design at the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. Elvira is an award-winning graphic designer and photographer.

Also an artist, Elvira has participated in over 30 group and solo exhibitions in BiH, Slovenia, Serbia, Iran, Turkey and UK. She is a member of ULUPUBIH (Association of the Artists of the Applied Arts in BiH), ELIF (Association of Artists) and MONOLIT (Association for promoting Islamic Arts).

Elvira is the co-author of the book Ottoman Architecture of Sarajevo, Vise-President of MONOLIT and the co-Founder of Islamic Arts Magazine.

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Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, also known as Mehmed Paša Sokolović, was born in Sokolovići, Bosnia. Recognized for his outstanding abilities, honesty and commitment to public service, he secured several important positions within the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain, chief treasurer, governor or beylerbey of Rumelia, navy admiral, and army commander. It was, in fact, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, who led the Turkish army campaigns against the Habsburg dynasty and cemented Ottoman victory at the famous Battle of Szigetvár in Hungary in 1566. However, he is best known for his long-standing career, the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain. Campaigns against the Habsburg dynasty and cemented Ottoman victory at the famous Battle of Szigetvár in Hungary in 1566. However, he is best known for his long-standing career, honesty.

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, also known as Mehmed Paša Sokolović, was born in Sokolovići, Bosnia. Recognized for his outstanding abilities, honesty and commitment to public service, he secured several important positions within the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain, chief treasurer, governor or beylerbey of Rumelia, navy admiral, and army commander. It was, in fact, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, who led the Turkish army campaigns against the Habsburg dynasty and cemented Ottoman victory at the famous Battle of Szigetvár in Hungary in 1566. However, he is best known for his long-standing career, the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain. Campaigns against the Habsburg dynasty and cemented Ottoman victory at the famous Battle of Szigetvár in Hungary in 1566. However, he is best known for his long-standing career, honesty.

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, also known as Mehmed Paša Sokolović, was born in Sokolovići, Bosnia. Recognized for his outstanding abilities, honesty and commitment to public service, he secured several important positions within the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain, chief treasurer, governor or beylerbey of Rumelia, navy admiral, and army commander. It was, in fact, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, who led the Turkish army campaigns against the Habsburg dynasty and cemented Ottoman victory at the famous Battle of Szigetvár in Hungary in 1566. However, he is best known for his long-standing career, the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain. Campaigns against the Habsburg dynasty and cemented Ottoman victory at the famous Battle of Szigetvár in Hungary in 1566. However, he is best known for his long-standing career, honesty.

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, also known as Mehmed Paša Sokolović, was born in Sokolovići, Bosnia. Recognized for his outstanding abilities, honesty and commitment to public service, he secured several important positions within the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain, chief treasurer, governor or beylerbey of Rumelia, navy admiral, and army commander. It was, in fact, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, who led the Turkish army campaigns against the Habsburg dynasty and cemented Ottoman victory at the famous Battle of Szigetvár in Hungary in 1566. However, he is best known for his long-standing career, the Ottoman administration, such as imperial chamberlain. Campaigns against the Habsburg dynasty and cemented Ottoman victory at the famous Battle of Szigetvár in Hungary in 1566. However, he is best known for his long-standing career, honesty.