Behauddin Sikiric was a great 19th century Bosnian calligrapher. His diploma states that he achieved a high title of calligraphy - hattat and that he perfected all the styles (aklam-i sitte) as well as other styles. In ijazatnama it is written: "He has mastered all styles, thuluth, naskh, diwani, riqa, sijaket, rejhani, jeli, kufic, ta'lik, tughra, sinjir, and God alone knows what he has mastered."
Jul 06, 2017It can be safely said that just as the leading calligraphers including Ibn Mukle, Ali b. Hilal, Yakut-i Müsta’sim, in the formative period of this distinguished art, Hasan Çelebi is the most important milestone of this art in the modern period.
Jul 04, 2017From Fatima Zehra Hanim’s works that have come down to us, it can be safely said that her hand was strong, and her calligraphy was beautiful and smooth.
Jun 25, 2017Mehmed Beg Kapetanovic Ljubusak – Muhibi (d. 1902) was an ethnographer, literary historian, political writer, and less known as a calligrapher. It is said that as a calligrapher was unusually talented. He worked in the second half of the 19th century.
Jun 19, 2017Bosnian calligrapher from the 19th century, known for his calligraphy compositions created for the Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque in Sarajevo
Jun 10, 2017Munib Obradovic, one of the most famous Bosnian calligraphers, presented his work in Sarajevo
Jun 23, 2016Against the Darkness, the solo exhibition of leading Iranian calligrapher and painter Mohammad Bozorgi will open at the Ayyam Gallery Dubai (DIFC) on May 30, 2016.
May 27, 2016Sabah Arbilli's new works make a statement though the forms and feeling the presence
Feb 13, 2016Cultural Signatures is delighted to host a first major London exhibition of calligraphy paintings by Babak Rashvand. The exhibition is curated by Maria Migadi and will run until November 1, 2015 at the Gallery 8 in London.
Oct 30, 2015Launched by IRCICA, the 10th International Calligraphy Competition, has the prize pool of $ 137,000. The deadline for registration is October 31, 2015 and the deadline for submission of the entries, February 29, 2016. The competition will be finalized in May 2016.
Aug 27, 2015The solo exhibition '99 Names' by Iraqi-British artist Sabah Arbilli, featuring 100 artworks, opened at Ayyam Gallery Dubai (DIFC) on Aug 5 and will run until Sep 10, 2015.
Aug 15, 2015The Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition was one of the main highlights of the second Dubai Art Season. We bring you photos from the Exhibition - Part II.
May 17, 2015
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