Hong Kong Palace Museum Opens Landmark Islamic Art Exhibition from Doha

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is hosting its first major Islamic art exhibition, "Wonders of Imperial Carpets: Masterpieces from the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha," which opened on June 18 and will run until October 6, 2025. The exhibit features 90 rare artifacts from the Safavid, Ottoman, and Mughal empires, including 15 imperial carpets crafted with luxurious materials like silk, pashmina wool, and gold and silver threads, as well as ceramics, illuminated manuscripts, and metalwork. Highlights include the Shah Sulayman "Hunting" Carpet, a 16-meter Kevorkian Hyderabad carpet, and pieces illustrating the longstanding cultural exchanges between the Islamic world and China. Co-organized with Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art, the exhibition underscores centuries of artistic interaction and aims to foster mutual appreciation and cultural dialogue, supported by innovative experiences such as augmented reality programs. The exhibition aligns with broader efforts to strengthen Hong Kong’s cultural ties with the Middle East amid geopolitical and trade developments. Visitors can access the exhibition through tickets available online, positioning Hong Kong as a vibrant global cultural hub.