In 2008 the association launched a series of biennial symposia, held over several days, designed to encourage in-depth discussions of themes and issues relevant to the study of Islamic arts and cultures today. The symposia bring together established and emerging scholars to present new research from across the world.

Past symposia

HIAA Biennial Symposium

Art Speaks (Back)

Boston College and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
9:00 am
04.03-04.03.25

April 3-5, 2025 To register clik here.

HIAA Biennial Symposium

Art Speaks (Back)

Boston, April 3-5, 2025
04.03-04.03.25

April 3-5, 2025

Lecture

"Poetics and Politics of Fragrance: An Olfactory Approach to Safavid Paintings"

12:00 pm
03.04.25

Lecture - "Poetics and Politics of Fragrance: An Olfactory Approach to Safavid Paintings," Giorgia M. Maffioli Brigatti, VIAHSS - March 4

Workshop

HIAA ONLINE WORKSHOPS

12:00 pm
11.21.24

November 21, 2024 (Thursday) 11am CST/ 12:00 EST/ 17:00 GMT Moderator: Theodore Van Loan (Washington and Lee University) Panelists: Alessandra Amin (Johns Hopkins University), Stephennie Mulder (UT Austin), Kirsten Scheid (American University Beirut), Mohammed Mourtaja (Washington and Lee University),…

Lecture

Webinar organized by the Dunhuang Foundation: Dr. Courtney A. Stewart

Zoom
08.30.24

We are excited to announce the first lecture of our new online series, “Curating the Silk Roads”, which will feature seven esteemed curators from US institutions, each offering unique insights into the field of Silk Roads studies.

Conference

Conference in Honour of Jeremy Johns

Wolfson College, University of Oxford
Linton Road, Oxford OX2 6UD
05.17-05.17.24

We are delighted to announce that 'From Sicily to Sumatra: Conference in Honour of Professor Jeremy Johns' hosted by Khalili Research Centre (KRC) will take place on Friday 17 - Saturday 18 May 2024 at Wolfson College, University of Oxford (Linton Road, Oxford OX2 6UD). This in-person two-day conference…

Conference