Wesley Meuris

A Mosque with a Contemporary View

Prints & Assemblages
2012
155 x 115 cm
print on photo-rag mounted on aluminium composite sheet

A treasure hunt for contemporary ideologies among ancient monuments, this Mosque is a celebration of fundamental and cultural unity. A great architectural beauty, a religious domain and an exhibition venue under one roof. Since last year the building has been totally restored and the Mosque has embraced the new functions which came with this renewal. The result is an amazing museum and a touristic centre. While the Mosque is still in operation, visitors are able to explore this magnificent place from different angles. Shoes are not allowed. View the city from the upstairs Blue Minaret.

 

1 – Main Entrance and Ticket Service / 2 – Tourist Information Desk / 3 – Starting Point for Guided Tours / 4 – Temporary Exhibition Area Left Corner / 5 – Temporary Exhibition Area Right Corner / 6 – Storage for shoes and clock room / 7 – Lavatory / 8 – West Entrance / 9 – Exhibition Contemporary Art / 10 – Hall of Worship / 11 – New Ideologies on display / 12 – East Entrance / 13 – Gift shop / 14 – Locale specialties / 15 – Workshop Area / 16 – Auditorium and Event Hall / 17 – Minaret, Access to Panoramic View / 18 – Artists in Residence

mosque with contemporary view