The National Museum of Korea is hosting “Islamic Art, A Journey of Radiant Light” until October 11th, featuring artifacts from the Islamic Art Museum in Doha, Qatar. The exhibition showcases calligraphy, paintings, and crafts from the 7th to 19th centuries, with highlights including two illustrations from the *Tahmasp Shahnameh*, a Persian miniature manuscript from the Safavid era that took over a decade to complete.
This exhibition matters because it offers Korean audiences a rare opportunity to engage with the artistic and cultural achievements of the Islamic world, particularly the intricate Persian miniature tradition. The inclusion of the *Tahmasp Shahnameh*—a masterpiece of Safavid patronage and craftsmanship—underscores the historical importance of cross-cultural exchange and the enduring legacy of Persian literature and visual art.