Islamic art masterpieces unveiled in Paris

October 06, 2009

The billionaire philanthropist Nasser D. Khalili is unveiling his unparalleled collection of Islamic art at the Institute of the Arab World in Paris. Khalili, an Iranian-born Jew based in London, has amassed a collection of some 20,000 artworks dating from the seventh to early 20th centuries. AFPTV spoke to Khalili about the show, which he hopes will serve as an "ambassador" for the Islamic world. Duration: 01:24