10.08.10: Peter has now returned from his 5-week North American tour in time for Ramadan at home. To celebrate he has released FREE Ramadan desktop wallpapers:
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Sydney-born designer & digital artist Peter Gould founded Azaan to explore his passion for contemporary graphic design, art, photography and the rich visual & spiritual traditions of Islam.
Since embracing Islam in 2002 his travels and studies throughout the Muslim world have inspired a unique cultural fusion that is reactive to a world of misunderstanding. Peter's work has reached many audiences locally and abroad through exhibitions, appearances, graphic design projects and collaborations with other artists. Download summary profile.
Peter's portfolio includes his photography, artwork, and his graphic & web design studio, which services a broad range of clients locally and internationally. He also owns and runs the award-winning commerical design studio Creative Cubed.
news, events & exhibitions
24.06.10: Peter has completed branding work for the upcoming ISNA convention in Chicago which is expected to attract over 30,000 people. He will exhibit artwork in the foyer and have a booth in the bazaar area. View here
15.5.10: Peter’s studio has designed new branding for multi-million album selling artist Sami Yusuf. Peter has worked closely with Sami to develop creative elements for the cover, inlay and new promotional material. View here
25.5.10: Peter will be exhibiting at Reviving the Islamic Spirit,, Los Angeles having recently completed branding and promotional material for the event attended by over 20,000 people. View here
6.5.10: A series of Peter’s work is now hanging at London’s MICA Galley. The South Kensington Gallery showcases a range of award-winning visual artists from Muslim backgrounds. Read more
1.5.10: Peter has returned to Sydney after spending three months in San Francisco presenting to a wide range of audiences including Berkeley, Silicon Valley, East Bay and meetings at Apple Inc, Stanford University among others.
20.4.10: Peter has a series of work featured in “Legacy of the Qur'an: Beauty of the Words” Berkeley, California. Read more
21.2.10: The most recent CSP event was a huge success. Peter is the co-founder of the program which featured Imam Zaid Shakir and a range of inspiring speakers, including a special video message from Sami Yusuf.
4.2.10: Peter is creating branding and promotional flyers for CelebrateMercy.com, a special online webcast event featuring many international guests. Link here.
4.12.09: Peter is honoured to have been included in the Australian Government's publication 'The Australian Journey: Muslim communities'. Download Here (PDF Page 13)
1.12.09: Peter has been named as 'Muslim Creative Artist of the Year' at Mission of Hope's 2009 Achievement Awards. Award Recipients
15.10.09: Peter designs branding, signage, posters, programs and banners for RIS in Toronto attended by over 30,000 people. Peter will also attend and exhibit 12 artworks in the main entrance and registration area. Sample
7.10.09: Solo exhibition at the Desypher Gallery, Fitzroy, Melbourne. 26 October - 24 December. Artist's Talk Friday 6th November from 4pm. Exhibition Flyer
1.10.09: Completed 'Many Roads Home' charity book cover & branding design project for Singapore-based Muhammadiyah Welfare Home, helping children to overcome adversity through inspirational true stories.
10.9.09: Series of website updates posted including revised design portfolio with recent US projects, new photography from recent travels to Abu Dhabi, Oman and Dubai.
1.9.09: Launching Eastern Fusion 2009: A series of events, lectures and creative workshops to be held in November. The progam will include a range of international guests including artists, scholar and musician. Azaan is the co-founder & key sponsor of Eastern Fusion.
17.8.09: Three of Peter's graphic works will be included in the Kalimaat Exhibition, Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre, Mall of the Emirates, during Ramadan (26 Aug - 25 Sep). Press: UAE National | Khaleej Times | Al Bayan | Pics
28.5.09: Peter will exhibit at the ISNA Annual Convention in Washington DC, July 3-5, 2009, following his winning entry into ISNA's 2009 poster & branding design competition. The tour will also involve a number of other locations and events. Video (at 3:50) | See tour photos on Peter's Facebook.
June 15th, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
June 19th, Muscat, Oman
June 21st, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
June 25th, London, United Kingdom
July 1st, Washington DC (ISNA), United States
July 12th, Granada, Spain
10.4.09:
The University of Melbourne and architectural partner firm Desypher have selected Peter's entry as the winning proposal for it's prayer space wall graphics competition, and will feature in the Univerisity's new building opening June 2009. Photos of the completed project here.
1.2.09: Peter will be spending a month in the United States presenting and exhibiting at a number of cities. The tour has been kindly sponsored by Emory University MSA, Atlanta:
Feb 8, San Francisco (Foster City Community Center)
Creativitiy & The Spiritual Path
Feb 13, San Francisco (San Ramon Valley Islamic Center)
San Ramon Valley Community Center
Feb 15, San Francisco (Zaytuna Institute, Berkeley)
Zaytuna Institute
Feb 20, Atlanta (Emory University)
Emory University Art Gala
Feb 27, New York (Long Island Islamic Center)
Islamic Centre of Long Island
10.12.08:
12 of Peter's works will be featured in "You Am I" - a collaborative exhibition in Melbourne celebrating the diversity and uniqueness of the Australian Muslim identity.
22.11.08:
The highly anticipated Museum of Islamic Arts, Doha, Qatar formally opens. Peter has been in creative discussion with the Museum for ideas and merchandising design suggestions. Website
12.11.08:
Several of Peter's photographs will appear in the 'Divine Inspiration: Seven Principles of Islamic Architecture' Exhibition and Catalogue, Islamic Arts Musuem, Malaysia, open 27 Nov 2008 - 28 Feb 2009. Details
1.11.08:
Azaan launches www.creativemuslims.com.au - a free online resource showcasing and networking creative professionals from the Australian Muslim community. Discover, share, collaborate!
13.10.08:
Azaan & Al-Ghazzali Centre are proud to host the celebrated street artist Mohammed Ali of Aerosol Arabic fame in Sydney Monday 13th October. The artist will paint live, discuss his work and influences including Sydney's own "Mr. Eternity" Arthur Stace. Video | Flyer | BBC article | Photo
25.09.08: Zaytuna Institute, California installs a permanent collection of 9 Azaan prints to feature in the Institute's offices, foyer & reception areas. The work is a collaboration with Barakah Life who are now distributing Azaan prints & canvasses across North America.
1.09.08: Singapore Exhibition 1st September - 1st November at Darul Arqam, supported by Salaam Media. Featuring 20 works & ongoing art feature.
22.07.08: Peter will present 'Islamic Art in Australia' at Melbourne's Eid Festival (Oct 4th) and display at Sydney's MEFF in Fairfield (Oct 12th). The annual Eid celebrations attract thousands and welcome members from all communities with food, fun, art & performances.
20.06.08: Annoucing Creativity & The Spiritual Path - a new event intended to bring together Creatives from the Muslim global community in a restorative and creative setting in order to learn, share and connect. Event website here.
16.05.08: Peter exhibited a series of works at the Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia at a five-day 'Lifestyle Australia Expo' supported by Austrade. 16-20th May, Centre Concourse area, KLCC Shopping Centre. Read article.
19.04.08: Interview with Taxi International Designers Network, featuring some recent work and discussing process, approach and aspirations. Read article.
10.07.07: The Road Less Travelled Exhibition solo exhibition on display for two months at the Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, as a celebration of cultural diversity. Featured by the Sun Herald. For more exhibition information click here.
9.06.07: Eastern Fusion joint exhibition and artistic collaboration with international master calligrapher Haji Noor Deen. Exhibition information click here. Haji Noor's site and profile here - designed by Azaan
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"Peter's beautiful work is a welcome addition to the contemporary Islamic art scene, a mixture of deep faith and youthfulness that represents tangible modern interpretations of Islam’s everlasting beauty in mind & spirit." - Juliana Rahim, Curator, Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia"The exhibition was a success and I received an unprecedented level of postive feedback" - Justine Topfer, Curator, Randwick Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia
"The work is vibrant & refreshing, well done Peter" - Waleed Aly, Author & Salaam Cafe
“Peter Gould has captured the beauty and power of his faith” - Taghred Chandab, Journalist, Australia / UAE
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- Danel Zain (Malaysia)
- Desypher (AUS)
- Haji Noor Doon (China)
- Inspiral Graphics (UK)
- IslamCrunch (USA)
- Izzy Mo (UAE)
- Peter Sanders (UK)
- Sami Yusuf (UAE)
- Samir Malik (UK)
- Soraya Sanders (UK)
- Souk Collective (Aus)
- Teakster (UK)
- Tyson Amir (US)
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- Zabrina Bakar (Malaysia)
- Zarah Hussein (UK)
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about the artist
Peter Gould is an Australian graphic designer and digital artist currently based in San Francisco.
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Prints of his photography & artwork are available. Online catalogue >
Azaan is the artistic wing of his graphic & web design studio Creative Cubed. Design projects >