The MIAH Foundation is delighted to launch Harmony, a contemporary Islamic art exhibition bringing together UK-based artists to explore the

The exhibition is the culmination of MIAH's 2026 Artist Open Call, which invited artists from across the UK to respond creatively to the theme of Harmony.

Harmony is a central principle of Islamic art. It underlies many of the key elements of the most popular forms of Islamic art, from patterns to colours, and from forms to shapes. This exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the ideas behind these forms and disover the diverse works of contemporary Islamic artists.

MIAH 2026 OPEN CALL EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

Saara Hussain, Aisha Firdous, Umayyah Rahman, Nadia Islam, Hina Khalid, Khadijah Alharash, Emma Yousef, Haze Hassy, Esma Ceylan, Mehvish Javeed, Sarwat Abbas, Zainab Khandhia, Naba Usmani, Danielle Andrea Krikorian, Zainab Shahbaz Ahmed, Amina Shahid Bhaila, Aqsa Mayet, Nishat Anjum, Ramira Mari, Sarah Bands, Hanna Darr and Sehar Sajid.

ARTWORK SALES
A selection of original artworks and prints featured in the exhibition will be available to purchase, offering visitors the opportunity to take home a piece of the exhibition.

EXHIBITION PREVIEW & ARTIST TALKS
Saturday 14 November 2026 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Exhibiting Artist Talks: 2:00 pm

Join us for the opening preview of Harmony, with an opportunity to explore the exhibition, meet the exhibiting artists and hear about the inspiration behind their work.

EXHIBITION DATES
14 November – 19 December 2026
Open Thursdays to Saturdays | 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

TICKETS
Free admission | Donations appreciated and help to keep us open

Booking is recommended, although walk-ins will be accommodated where possible.

LOCATION
MIAH Gallery
496 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath
Birmingham, B12 9AH