Are you someone who likes to visit museums and soak in the history that unfolds in front of your eyes, giving you a glimpse of life that once flourished many decades ago? If your answer is ‘yes,’ then you will certainly be elated to know that the region’s first museum dedicated to contemporary craft has been launched in Sharjah. Yes, Irthi Museum, which aims to preserve authentic Emirati craft traditions, has been launched, as announced by the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council.
Sharjah Announces Irthi Museum
Marking the culmination of 10 years of journey which revises Emirati craft, the museum has finally been launched. The Contemporary Crafts Council has announced the museum, which would revisit Emirati crafts. It would empower artisans and strengthen the presence of traditional crafts. It would further reinforce the emirate’s position as the regional centre for contemporary craft, as revealed by the Gulf News.
This Would Serve As Permanent Cultural Institution
Talking about the museum, it will serve as a permanent cultural institution. This institution would be dedicated towards preserving, documenting and showcasing the evolution of contemporary craft in the UAE. In fact, advanced research, education, design innovation and collection development will also be taking place here. This would enhance public engagement with craft. So, as a result, new opportunities would be created for artisans. It would also help them in transferring knowledge and expertise to future generations as they get to know about the history of contemporary craft and its evolution in the UAE and the wider region.
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The Museum Is Going To Be Located Within The Sharjah Creative Quarter
The museum is located within the Sharjah Creative Quarter. It is a part of the environment, which has been designed to support cultural and creative industries. Building on the emirate’s position in cultural heritage preservation, the museum is a living bridge between heritage techniques and contemporary expressions. Yes, after all, this city is recognised as a creative city of crafts and folk art by UNESCO. Celebrating craft, this museum truly aims to preserve Emirati craft.
As further mentioned by Sharjah24, this landmark initiative is going to be a permanent platform. The museum marks a landmark journey of reviving Emirati craft heritage. Moreover, it’s natural that the museum has found its home in Sharjah. After all, it has championed cultural preservation, artistic production, reduction, and knowledge exchange for a long time.
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FAQs
What museum has been announced by Sharjah?
Sharjah has announced a new Irthi museum that would be located in Sharjah Creative Quarter.
What would the Irthi museum in Sharjah include?
The Irthi museum in Sharjah would be the first craft museum in the region, and it would showcase the evolution of contemporary craft in the UAE and the region.