Magical Creatures pairs Hiba Schahbaz’s contemporary miniature-inspired works with historic illuminated manuscripts and rare books from the 14th–19th centuries. Schahbaz reclaims traditional forms to explore mythology, femininity, and visual storytelling. Her detailed watercolors and cut-paper installations echo the ornate beauty of medieval manuscripts while reframing their narratives through a modern, female lens, creating an intimate, tactile dialogue across time.
