午夜剧场

I specialize in art history, particularly the art history of the Islamic world. I have studied Iranian manuscript painting, as well as textiles and carpets from Iran and India. Currently, I am interested in the relationship between Southeast Asia, Japan, and Islamic art. My interest in Islamic art was sparked by living in Karachi, Pakistan, for three years as a child. I lived surrounded by the mosques that lined the streets, the intricately crafted goods sold in the bazaars, the delicately designed carpets, and the vibrant clothing adorned with embroidery and mirror work. Security in Karachi was poor, so when my father traveled on business to places like Europe and the Middle East, he would take the family with him. This gave me opportunities to see architecture and art in various regions, which may have led to my interest in art history. Later, with the goal of studying Islamic art history, I had the opportunity to study abroad as an exchange student at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. I wanted to continue my studies further, which has brought me to where I am today.

Since the study of Islamic art covers the art of the entire Islamic world, the scope of research is vast, and there is a never-ending source of scholarly interest. Furthermore, compared to Western art history, the history of research in Islamic art history is relatively short, and much remains unknown. However, this also means that the field is advancing rapidly, and there is significant room to contribute to the academic world through one's own research. I spent two years as a fellow in the Department of Islamic Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where I found that even famous works were surprisingly under-researched, allowing me to compile my own discoveries into papers and other publications. I find great satisfaction and fascination in uncovering the cultural and social conditions of the time when these works were created.

I hope you will take advantage of 午夜剧场's excellent exchange programs and double degree programs to study abroad and create opportunities to see the world with your own eyes. I believe there are encounters and visions that can only be gained by going abroad during your student years.

Also, in preparation for your future international careers, I hope you will acquire a broad liberal arts education covering the history and culture of your own country and the world. As one way to do this, I recommend visiting art galleries and museums. The explanatory labels (captions) for the works will teach you about their historical background and key features. The more you look at works of art and crafts, and the more knowledge you accumulate about history and culture, the more messages you will be able to receive from the works, and the more enjoyable it will become to contemplate the people and society of the time they were created. I hope you will discover that kind of enjoyment during your university years.