Statement:

On display in the Museum Collections Gallery, Kour Pour: Cosmic Diagrams showcases three monumental paintings that explore the kaleidoscopic ways in which different cultures have envisioned the cosmos.

Inspired by celestial and terrestrial designs from diverse artistic traditions, and blending elements of Persian carpets, mandalas, and zodiacal charts, these works reveal a shared quest to understand a vast, interconnected cosmic order.

Displayed alongside objects from the Museum’s Collections that highlight artistic exchanges between Islam and East Asia, this mesmerizing installation bridges East and West Asian traditions.

It offers a contemporary perspective on how cultures have been intertwined throughout history to the present age, emphasizing how artistic expression has been — and continues to be — shaped by creation, adaptation, and innovation.