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Building on tradition: Iraqi laborer preserves calligraphic art

Building on tradition: Iraqi laborer preserves calligraphic art

  • Though he has won awards in numerous competitions, Hussein acknowledged that “you can't live on this”, the artistic handwriting of Arabic script
By AFP ·
Ministry of Culture launches Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy strategy

Ministry of Culture launches Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy strategy

By Arab News ·
Young Saudi Artists exhibition presents contemporary calligraphy works

Young Saudi Artists exhibition presents contemporary calligraphy works

By AMEERA ABID ·
Calligraphic classics go under the hammer at Sotheby’s

Calligraphic classics go under the hammer at Sotheby’s

By Arab News ·
Tunisia rediscovers traditional art of calligraphy

Tunisia rediscovers traditional art of calligraphy

By AFP ·
World-class calligraphers supervise new online course

World-class calligraphers supervise new online course

By Hala Tashkandi ·
Rooted in history: Understanding Ruqa’a calligraphy and its importance

Rooted in history: Understanding Ruqa’a calligraphy and its importance

By Katrina Kufer ·
Finding the ‘spirit of freedom’ in artist Samir Sayegh’s calligraphy

Finding the ‘spirit of freedom’ in artist Samir Sayegh’s calligraphy

By Iain Akerman ·
Naskh calligraphy: Timeless adaptability of an age-old script

Naskh calligraphy: Timeless adaptability of an age-old script

By Katrina Kufer ·
Iraqi artist Taha Al-Hiti helps ink new golden age for Arabic calligraphy

Iraqi artist Taha Al-Hiti helps ink new golden age for Arabic calligraphy

By SARAH GLUBB ·
Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al-Qalam Complex puts Arabic calligraphy under global spotlight

Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al-Qalam Complex puts Arabic calligraphy under global spotlight

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
Preserving the past: Exploring Saudi Arabia’s Madani calligraphy

Preserving the past: Exploring Saudi Arabia’s Madani calligraphy

By Katrina Kufer ·
How calligraphy became an integral part of Arab identity — and how it can remain so

How calligraphy became an integral part of Arab identity — and how it can remain so

By Iain Akerman ·

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