Islamic Art Foundation in Hawaii Appoints New Curator
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HAWAII - Islamic art scholar Keelan Overton, a recent Ph.D. from the University of California, has been appointed curator of Shangri La, Doris Duke's massive collection of Muslim art housed at her Diamond Head mansion. Overton is no stranger to Shangri La. She first worked there as an intern in 2003, later returning as assistant curator from 2004 to 2005. The Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art announced last week that Overton had been found after an international search. "At a time when we all need to have a better understanding of the Muslim world, Keelan's expertise will strengthen Shangri La as a center for Islamic art with programs for artists, scholars, students and the general public," said Deborah Pope, executive director of Shangri La, in a statement. Along with curating more than 3,500 pieces of Islamic art, Overten is charged with developing education programs, original research and exhibitions. [link]
HAWAII - Islamic art scholar Keelan Overton, a recent Ph.D. from the University of California, has been appointed curator of Shangri La, Doris Duke's massive collection of Muslim art housed at her Diamond Head mansion. Overton is no stranger to Shangri La. She first worked there as an intern in 2003, later returning as assistant curator from 2004 to 2005. The Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art announced last week that Overton had been found after an international search. "At a time when we all need to have a better understanding of the Muslim world, Keelan's expertise will strengthen Shangri La as a center for Islamic art with programs for artists, scholars, students and the general public," said Deborah Pope, executive director of Shangri La, in a statement. Along with curating more than 3,500 pieces of Islamic art, Overten is charged with developing education programs, original research and exhibitions. [link]