OPEN CALL 6th Edition of Albaraka Türk International Calligraphy Competition

Calligraphy is an area where Islamic sensitivity and aesthetics meet at a golden ratio. The art of calligraphy passed on to future generations through a master-apprentice relationship. Calligraphy, which is the profession of "fine writers", is learned by practising with a master; starting with a single letter and ending with the master's approval. Throughout history, the writing of the Quran has been the present in Islamic communities. The Ottomans, one of the civilizations that contributed the most in developing and beautifying this writing, made fine writing art in itself.

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Albaraka Turk, the pioneer of the Participation Banking sector in Turkey, continues its success through its art and cultural activities. Applications are open for the 6th Albaraka Türk International Calligraphy Competition held by Albaraka Türk since 2005, with the mission of keeping Islamic cultural values alive and deliver to future generations.

The theme of the year is Society and Good Morality. Calligraphers will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills by writing the verses of the Holy Qur’an, hadiths of Prophet Muhammad, and literary poems. Artists can access all the necessary details for the competition at www.albarakahat.com. The deadline for submission is April 15, 2021.

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The jury, consisting of the leading and respected figures in the field are M. Uğur Derman, Hasan Çelebi, M. Hüsrev Subaşı, Savaş Çevik, Ali Toy, Mehmed Özçay, and Davut Bektaş. While broad participation is expected from Turkey and across the world in the competition, winners will receive a total encouragement award of TL 600,000.

Since 2005, the Albaraka Turk International Calligraphy Competition provides an international art network and dialogue opportunity with artists participating from different countries, every three years. The competition explores a wide range of themes, such as Absolute Beauty, Solidarity and Charity, Justice and Rightful Share, Donation, and finally Supplication.

The award-winning works, decorated by illumination artists, become part of the Albaraka Calligraphy Collection and are presented to art lovers in local and international exhibitions. Also, they become the content of the Albaraka Calendar that raises a great interest every year.

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The deadline for submission is April 15, 2021.