Open Archways: Avenues of Exchange
This exhibition that embraces and highlights the historically intersected and mutually informing paths of Jews and Muslims. As two Abrahamic faiths, reverence for our scriptures, the Qur’an and the Torah, laid the foundation for our rapport. Together we have shared many moments throughout time: we have traded along the Silk Road, built architectural achievements, and exchanged intellectual and artistic ideas.
Cross-cultural exchange between the two communities has never ceased; this exhibition features diverse artwork across five themes — language, ritual & tradition, diasporic experience, religion & spirituality, and personal identity — that demonstrate an enduring interrelationship from ancient times to the modern day. While fostering interfaith connections among artists and their work, Open Archways: Avenues of Exchange invites you, the visitor, to become an active participant in the dialogue.
We hope that this exhibition inspires mindful reflection, meaningful exchange, and a commitment to continue strengthening relationships between our communities.
Open Archways Catalog: East Brunswick, New Jersey
Experience the artwork displayed at the second exhibition which occurred in East Brunswick, New Jersey August 25th, 2026.
Full Catalog coming soon.
Also, visit the photo gallery for opening night here.
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Open Archways: Under the Same Moon
The waxing and waning of the moon has welcomed Ramadans and Yom Kippurs, Mawlids and Passover Seders. Its cycle has determined which day we gather in the synagogue for Rosh Hashanah, and which nights we fill the mosque for Taraweeh. For over a thousand years, Muslims and Jews have followed the lunar calendar.
The exhibit Open Archways presents this shared cultural tapestry: the intersections between Muslim and Jewish culture that begin with the use of the moon as our clock.
The Bowery Art Collective lends its space to demonstrate these connections through imagery and form, voice and sound. The show, curated by Aakef Khan and Hannah Finkelshteyn, creates an open space for fifteen Muslim and Jewish artists to exhibit their works, share their visions and collaborate.
Our artists will reach across the gaps of national identities, religions and beliefs — an artistic bridge between communities, beginning with the lunar calendar that we have always shared..
Open Archways Catalog: Metuchen, New Jersey
Experience the artwork displayed at the very first exhibition which occurred in Metuchen New Jersey December 18th, 2025.
Click here to view the show Catalog.
Also, visit the photo gallery for opening night here.
Upcoming Open Archways Exhibitions
Open Archways: New York City, NY
Coming in 2027!
