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Article: An Islamic symphony: David Khalili talks about his collection: Abu Dhabi is hosting the most comprehensive exhibition of Islamic art ever staged in the Middle East. It is drawn solely from the great collection of David Khalili, who explains to Susan Moore how it has been put together like a piece of music.(Cover story)
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David Khalili puts most collectors to shame. In an age in which so many rich men call themselves collectors and seem more interested in displaying their wealth than the art they have acquired through it, Khalili has done rather more than simply raise a paddle in the saleroom. During the almost 40 years in which he has been buying works of art--his collection now runs to some 25,000 pieces, including the world's largest and most comprehensive holding of Islamic art in private hands--he has pursued a policy of acquisition, conservation, exhibition and publication.
'To be a collector you need time, patience, knowledge, understanding and passion, and a feel for ...
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