Redefining Tradition The Art of Miniature Painting & Illumination

Explore the dynamic intersection of ancient techniques and contemporary creativity. This event will bring together expert artists Ayesha Gamiet and Fatima Zahra Hassan to discuss how the traditional arts of miniature painting and illumination are being reimagined in the modern era. Through engaging presentations and live demonstrations, you’ll gain insights into how today’s artists are innovating within these time-honored practices, blending historical craftsmanship with new ideas to create art that speaks to both the past and the present. Whether you are passionate about art, culture, or history, this event offers a unique opportunity to see how tradition is being transformed into something fresh and relevant.

About Ayesha Gamiet

Ayesha Gamiet is an artist from the South East of England. She trained at the King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, where she specialised in Islamic manuscript illumination and miniature painting. In 2018, Ayesha competed her apprenticeship in manuscript illumination under Master Illuminators, Ayten Tiryaki and Çiçek Derman in Istanbul. She was then commissioned by the Royal Library at Windsor Castle to illuminate frontispieces for four volumes of poetry gifted to HM Queen Elizabeth II, HM The King, and poet Imtiaz Dharker. The final volume was acquired by the Royal Collection Trust. An award-winning illustrator and trained teacher, her work is held in collections internationally.

About Fatima Zahra Hassan

U.K based visual artist, Fatima Zahra Hassan is an expert miniature painter. Having graduated from Royal College of Art, London and Prince’s School of Traditional Art. Dr. Hassan is trained in traditional Indo-Islamic, Mughal and Persian painting. Her work can be found in private and public collections, including the Prince of Wales. She teaches and exhibits her work in galleries and museums all over the world.

If you can't attend live don't worry - all ticket holders will recieve a recording to watch back at your convenience.