TEHRAN – The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has been received a facelift by Iranian artist Mohammad Kavand who specializes in creating art by means of lavishly-made ceramic tiles, glasswork, and calligraphy.

The Malaysia-based artist followed traditional Iranian and Islamic patterns to renovate the central dome of the museum during a six-month timespan, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Winning acclaim for the assignment that features intricate motifs predominant with the color blue, Kavand has also been proposed to launch some other projects related to the museum, the report added. 

His art in creating three-dimensional and seven-colored tilework has stolen the limelight in several projects he undertook in different countries such as Lebanon, Indonesia, and Brunei.

Born in 1969 in the city of Broujerd, western Iran, Kavand has designed innovative ceramic artwork and practiced Persian calligraphy for over 25 years.

Sections of his works have gone on display in solo and group exhibitions in Iran and Malaysia.

The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia was officially opened doors to the public in 1998, putting on display over seven thousand artefacts from various spots of the Islamic world.

The recently renovated dome of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia  is shown in this undated combination photo released by IRNA on September 13, 2016. 

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