In 1967, Sir David Khalili finished his military service in Iran and travelled to study in the United States with $750 – his remaining royalties from a book he wrote when he was just 14. Over the course of the next five decades he single-handedly, piece by piece, assembled eight of the finest art collections in their field, ultimately becoming one of the world’s greatest collectors, about whom Queen Elizabeth Il once said: ‘It is scary how much this gentleman knows about art.’| Khalili Foundation
The Khalili Foundation played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking high-level event on refugee resilience hosted by the United Nations High...| Khalili Foundation
Our world is more connected than ever, but more divided too. Experts warn that conflict is the greatest danger we face in 2025, marking one of the most polarised times since the Cold War. Geopolitical instability and global conflicts threaten lives, peace and security, while the misuse of technology and the spread of misinformation undermine democratic processes worldwide.| Khalili Foundation
Historically, religious paintings usually depict one religious tradition or another. That’s what makes this 15th century masterpiece unique. An extraordinary ink, gold and watercolour painting produced in Baghdad (Iraq) or Tabriz (Iran), it offers a vivid glimpse into the shared stories and reverence that bind the three Abrahamic faiths.| Khalili Foundation
