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Zarah Hussain's Contemporary Take on Islamic Art

London | October 2015

During Islamic Week at Sotheby's London, artist Zarah Hussain installed several of her pieces in our New Bond Street galleries to complement the works featured in Sotheby’s upcoming sales. Ms Hussain has been awarded the Mosaic award for art and culture presented by HRH Prince of Wales. Come view the exhibition which runs from 2 – 6 October.

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