Seminar on Arabic Calligraphy | Dubai Arabic Calligraphy Centre
Posted on Apr 12th 2011 by Elisabeth Kvernen.
Interested parties are invited to the following event at the Dubai Arabic Calligraphy Centre:
Wissam Shawkat
Posted on Jan 30th 2010 by Elisabeth Kvernen.
Wissam Shawkat is one of my favorite calligraphy artists. Based in Dubai, he is an extremely talented calligrapher, as well as an exceptionally kind person. When I first contacted him to ask permission to include his work in the Calligraphy Qalam gallery (search for shawkat), he not only gave me permission, but sent me additional images to include!
Wissam recently contacted me to let me know that he has launched a new website, http://wissamshawkat.com. On this website you will find a wonderful mix of his contemporary and traditional calligraphy work—everything from fine art to logos, typography, environmental graphics, and graphic design work. I’ve included a few of my favorites below, with his permission. I encourage you to check out his site—and get ready to be inspired.
Arabic Calligraphy in the Ottoman era
Posted on Jan 7th 2010 by Elisabeth Kvernen.
An event at the Dubai Arabic Calligraphy Centre
The Dubai Arabic Calligraphy Centre cordially invites you to attend a specialized set of lectures that covers the history of the art of Arabic calligraphy.
By Dr. Sulieman Berk
7-9 January 2010, 6 to 8.30 pm, Luxury Ball Room, Centre of Excellence – BLDG 2, Gate Village, Dubai International Financial Center
For inquiries, please contact: 050 5533835
See the invitation below for further details.
Al Basmalah
Posted on May 20th 2009 by Elisabeth Kvernen.
Al Basmalah | May 20-29
Exhibition of Arabic Calligraphy
Showcasing artistic paintings by renowned calligraphers from the Arab and Islamic worlds
Farjam Collection Gallery (Gate Village, Building 4)
Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC)
10am-10pm
