Mehmed 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, 2017"Turkish classical art is based on and fed by Islamic art and philosophy. I can draw a figure to construct a story however, hesitate to flesh out the story." (Gülçin Anmaç)
Jun 18, 2017Bosnian calligrapher from the 19th century, known for his calligraphy compositions created for the Gazi Husrev Beg Mosque in Sarajevo
Jun 10, 2017The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has announced a total of seven winners for the May edition of the recently re-launched Instagram Photo Contest, titled ‘From Below’.
Jun 07, 2017"My work relies on classical Islamic calligraphy to the extent that I have been given an inspiration and intense need to move the boundaries, to get rid of the rigid, clear and precise rules of expression without underestimating or distorting the value of classical art." (Minela Asani-Omerovic)
Jun 05, 2017The honourable work of transcribing the Qur’an has been done through centuries by men and women. One of the less known female scribes lived in the 18th century Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She signed herself as 'Amina, Mustafa Chelebi's daughter'. Transcribing the Qur'an is the ultimate project for every scribe and calligrapher. There is no doubt that Amina was a good scribe (katiba) and her manuscript has all the elements of the Ottoman classical Mushaf.
Jun 01, 2017The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, continues its 2017 exhibition programme with a solo exhibition of works by Rana Begum. Rana Begum: Space Light Colour is the first museum exhibition of works from one of the most exciting young artists working today.
May 24, 2017Alserkal Programming has announced their support of an internship position at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice for a UAE-based student or young professional. The three-month position has been made possible through the patronage of Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal, Founder of Alserkal Avenue, and will offer an incredible opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
May 17, 2017Coinciding with the Holy Month of Ramadan, Dance in the Dark features a selection of new paintings and, for the first time, silkscreen prints by the accomplished calligrapher
May 15, 2017The photo exhibition 'Sarajevo / Istanbul - Pearls of Ottoman Architecture' is back on tour across the Bosnian cities, currently on view in Mostar.
May 06, 2017The first solo exhibition in Spain by Chant Avedissian (1951, Egypt) is on view at the Sabrina Amrani Gallery and runs through May 27, 2017.
May 01, 2017Over 60 hours of ‘basic photography’ training
Apr 30, 2017
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