Calligraphic Designation by Azra Hamzagic
Azra Hamzagic's research of this cycle started with a dot on a white background. The dot was further developed into many shapes and allowed the letters to form a unique aesthetic category.
May 26, 2021Articles
3D Calligraphy For The First Time At DIFC Art Nights
DIFC Art Nights started at the Dubai International Financial Center today (November 17) for the new edition of its two-day event, with the participation of a group of UAE-based artists, who exhibit collections of their most beautiful artworks to a diverse international audience.
Nov 17, 2020
Calligrapher to the King – Daud Hossaini
The exhibition demonstrates Hossaini’s strong commitment to classical Islamic calligraphy
Feb 11, 2020
Arabic Calligraphy Inspired By Music In Bahman Panahi’s Paintings
The exhibition 'Music of Letters' features more than 30 paintings in which Panahi, being trained in calligraphy as well as music, was inspired by different musical pieces.
Nov 12, 2019
Three Most Important Calligraphy Schools in Bosnia in 19th Century
Calligraphy was studied in madrasas, but also in private schools/workshops founded by the best masters, that become the centres of its expansion. The three most important schools in 19th century were founded by Abdullah Ajni Hasagic, Husein Rakim Effendi Islamovic and Ali Serif Faginovic.
May 29, 2019
Days of Oriental Arts
Group exhibition of Bosnian calligraphers and tezhib artists in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aug 14, 2018
Iranian Calligrapher Mostafa Nourbakhsh
Nourbakhsh works on the threshold between the traditional and the modern. Unconcerned with decorative arts, he strives for deeper meaning, reaching towards what he defines as 'the soul of the art'.
May 08, 2018
Beyond the Letter: Modern Arabic Calligraphy from the Collection of The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
'Beyond the Letter' highlights 27 outstanding works of art from the collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. The exhibition opened at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization on March 28 and will run until June 23, 2018.
Apr 09, 2018
‘Heliographies of Memory’ by Said Dokins and Leonardo Luna
'Heliographies of Memory' consist of a series of photographs that capture the calligraphic gesture, the very moment where the action of inscription is happening.
Feb 11, 2018
Hassan Massoudy: Breath, Gesture and Light
October Gallery presents a new solo exhibition by master calligrapher, Hassan Massoudy. This is his second solo exhibition at the gallery.
Dec 10, 2017
In Memory of Esref Kovacevic, 20th Century Bosnian Calligrapher
It has been twenty 20 years since Esref Kovacevic's death. He was a renowned Bosnian historian, scholar, translator and calligrapher. His scientific work is well known to researchers of the Ottoman Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the general public knows him by his long poem in honour of Muhammad (pbuh), his calligraphy and his transcription of Qur’an.
Jul 12, 2017
Nezir Hadzimejlic, 19th Century Bosnian Calligrapher
Nezir Hadzimejlic was a Bosnian calligrapher who lived in the 19th century and only two levhas (calligraphic panels) by this great master have been preserved.
Jul 10, 2017
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