Calligraphy has always been a cornerstone of Arab culture, yet until recently, finding a dedicated local platform to learn this art form was a challenge. This…
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Dubai Culture has unveiled a comprehensive series of workshops dedicated to the art of Arabic calligraphy, as part of its ambitious ‘Arabic Calligraphy, Ornamentation, and Gilding’…
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially announced the nomination of artist and calligrapher Diaa Allam as a laureate for the 20th…
“Before calligraphy was canonized as a form it was once considered revolutionary and experimental. My practice is an effort to take it back to that disorienting…
Diaa Allam, a local calligrapher and live art performer based in the UAE, has captivated audiences with his mesmerizing integration of Arab Calligraphy in daily life…
The Khawla Art and Culture Foundation, located at the University of Navarra in Spain, recently held an artistic workshop titled “Creating a Monogram of Two Letters…
Layla Husain is a self-taught Bahraini artist who has been creating art for the past 2 decades. Her passion for blending realism and expressionism is reflected…
The GCC Visual Arts Forum’s fourth iteration will be held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi from December 20 to 25, organised by the UAE…
For the past several years, Arabic calligraphy has been emphasized throughout the Middle East, and the art is increasingly gaining prominence in the region. Through a…
UNESCO has added Arabic calligraphy to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. The proposal was put forward by a coalition of 16 Arabic speaking countries, including…