Category Archives: Calligraphy

The 8th Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

A workshop worth sharing to those who might be interested in taking a trip to Amman and master the art of calligraphy.

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Umbilical By Ayad Al-Kadhi

None of his previous work quite fully prepares us for the unexpected color, emotional depth and imaginative scope of Ayad Alkadhi latest series ”Umbilical” that explores the memories of twenty-five years in the life of the artist, from the time he first left Iraq … Continue reading

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Taking Art & Calligraphy To A Whole New Level

Ahmad Abu Aladas is a Jordanian artist that was born in Palestine and raised in Kuwait. He is a painter and calligrapher. He is widely considered as someone that loves to take art and calligraphy to another level. The depth … Continue reading

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Wissam Shawkat

Passionate about calligraphy since early age. Originally from Iraq, now lives in Dubai, UAE. A civil engineer by practice. His degree in Civil Engineering, received from Basra University in 1996, complemented his artistic pursuits and offered him the skills necessary … Continue reading

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Ayad Alkadhi’s Latest Series

Known for his use of Arabic calligraphy in the form of calligrams, or figurative imagery composed of interwoven written words, to create narratives within his work concerning the themes of religion, politics, and culture. His recent works are divided into … Continue reading

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Lalla Essaydi

Lalla Essaydi (1956) born and raised in Morocco, and lived in Saudi Arabia for many years, and now she lives in New York. Over the past decade, she has risen to international prominence with her timely and beautiful work that … Continue reading

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