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SUMMARY:Calligraphy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on introduction for beginners and curious learners: the workshop introduces traditional scaling and measurement techniques\, offering a clear and accessible entry point into the art of calligraphy. Participants will explore the fundamentals of Arabic calligraphy\, learning basic strokes\, proportions\, and letter construction in the Thuluth script.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/calligraphy-workshop/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119
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SUMMARY:Al Burda Exhibition: The Shape of Meaning
DESCRIPTION:As a complement to the Nja Mahdaoui retrospective in the main gallery at BFAF\, this exhibition presents loans from the Ministry of Culture’s Al Burda exhibitions from 2008 to 2023. Al Burda was an annual exhibition where contemporary artists engaged with the cultural and semantic power of the written word while experimenting with form and medium; this exhibition provides a dialogue between calligraphy as abstract form and as linguistic tradition\, showing how artists today both inherit and reinvent tradition and highlighting how they can be both custodians and innovators \nThe exhibition is accompanied by a programme of calligraphy workshops and educational events highlighting the history of Arabic script. \nTo 25 January. \nAbove: Taj AlSer Hassan (2016)
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/al-burda-exhibition-the-shape-of-meaning/
LOCATION:Bassam Freiha Art Foundation\, Cultural District Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Art,Calligraphy,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE The History of Letters and Diacritical Marks
DESCRIPTION:This short Sharjah Public Libraries exhibition – part of SPL’s centennial celebrations – features rare manuscripts and artefacts from the Sharjah Quran Complex collection\, shedding light on the vital role the Arabic script has played in preserving cultural identity and knowledge across generations. The exhibition traces 14 centuries of development in Arabic script\, from its earliest forms to the refinement of diacritical marks and the flourishing of Arabic calligraphy\, to offer “a compelling look into how the script evolved into an art form and a vessel of knowledge”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-the-history-of-letters-and-diacritical-marks/
LOCATION:Al Rahmaniyah Mall\, Abu Amr Al Basri St\, Al Rahmania Suburb\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
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SUMMARY:The History of Letters and Diacritical Marks
DESCRIPTION:This short Sharjah Public Libraries exhibition – part of SPL’s centennial celebrations – features rare manuscripts and artefacts from the Sharjah Quran Complex collection\, shedding light on the vital role the Arabic script has played in preserving cultural identity and knowledge across generations. The exhibition traces 14 centuries of development in Arabic script\, from its earliest forms to the refinement of diacritical marks and the flourishing of Arabic calligraphy\, to offer “a compelling look into how the script evolved into an art form and a vessel of knowledge”.  To 20 July.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-history-of-letters-and-diacritical-marks/
LOCATION:Al Rahmaniyah Mall\, Abu Amr Al Basri St\, Al Rahmania Suburb\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250421
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SUMMARY:LAST CHANCE Ali Pasandideh: Love Is the Beginning of Humanity
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition by the noted Iranian calligrapher Ali Pasandideh. Inspired by the poetry of Hooshang Ebtehaj (aka HE Sayeh) this collection of more than two dozen works in Nastaliq calligraphy explores the timeless link between love\, humanity\, and the written word.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/last-chance-ali-pasandideh-love-is-the-beginning-of-humanity/
LOCATION:Kutubna Cultural Center\, Madina Avenues 17\, Nadd Al Hamar\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
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SUMMARY:Ali Pasandideh: Love Is the Beginning of Humanity
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition by the noted Iranian calligrapher Ali Pasandideh. Inspired by the poetry of Hooshang Ebtehaj (aka HE Sayeh) this collection of more than two dozen works in Nastaliq calligraphy explores the timeless link between love\, humanity\, and the written word. To 20 April.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/ali-pasandideh-love-is-the-beginning-of-humanity/
LOCATION:Kutubna Cultural Center\, Madina Avenues 17\, Nadd Al Hamar\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231029T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231029T120000
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SUMMARY:Future Talks X Calligraphy Biennale | Artist Mattar Bin Lahej
DESCRIPTION:Mattar Bin Lahej on the Museum of the Future as a public art masterpiece. He’s the calligraphic artist who created the museum’s distinctive facade; this talk aims to deliver an insight into its art\, technology and positioning\, how it transcends traditional architectural boundaries and assumes the role of public art within the cityscape. Presented by Museum of the Future as a contribution to Dubai Culture’s ongoing Calligraphy Biennale. \nIt’s free\, but in the Museum’s Auditorium; we think this means you’ll have to pay for general admission (AED 149).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/future-talks-x-calligraphy-biennale-artist-mattar-bin-lahej/
LOCATION:Museum of the Future\, Trade Centre 2\, Sheikh Zayed Rd\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20231014T120000
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SUMMARY:Cross Cultural Dialogue: From Ancient Script to Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:A really interesting panel discussion presented by Museum of the Future as a contribution to Dubai Culture’s ongoing Calligraphy Biennale. The session promises to explore the role of calligraphy across diverse cultures\, local communities\, and heritages\, looking at how it serves as a catalyst for cross-cultural dialogue\, fosters intercultural understanding and paves the way for meaningful collaborations. The discussion will also illuminate the evolution of traditional calligraphy in contemporary art and design. \nThe panel: \n\nVictor Ekpuk artist (above)\nProf Rachel Ama Asaa Engmann Director of Christiansborg Archaeological Heritage Project\, Ghana\nProf Awam Amkpa Dean of Arts and Humanities NYUAD\nAlia Al Shamsi Cultural Programming Manager at Louvre Abu Dhabi\nProf Antoine Abi Aad Assistant Professor in the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at ZU\n\nRebecca Anne Proctor moderates. \nIt’s free\, but in the Museum’s Auditorium; we think this means you’ll have to pay for general admission (AED 149).
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/cross-cultural-dialogue-from-ancient-script-to-contemporary-art/
LOCATION:Museum of the Future\, Trade Centre 2\, Sheikh Zayed Rd\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Calligraphy,Panel discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260418T041810
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SUMMARY:Breaking Boundaries II
DESCRIPTION:Firetti’s original Breaking Boundaries exhibition featured the works of Nasser Al Salem and Josh Rowell; this successor\, curated by Celine Azem as part of the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale\, has work by six artists from different parts of the world. It celebrates the history and evolution of language\, and its dynamic impact on contemporary artistic visions. Says the gallery” “The exhibition encourages us to reflect on how human experiences are connected and how language can bring people together\, showing that communication plays a vital role in shaping our shared humanity”. \nThe artists: \n\nDiaa Allam\nSawsan Al Bahar\nKaikhan Salakhov\nJosh Rowell\nYousra Wahba\n\nTo 1 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/breaking-boundaries-ii/
LOCATION:Firetti Contemporary\, Unit 29\, Alserkal Avenue\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Art,Calligraphy,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230926
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SUMMARY:Wissam Shawkat: Journey of a Letter
DESCRIPTION:Wissam Shawkat\, one of the best of the modern calligraphers\, presents his journey in the world of Arabic calligraphy from classical Arabic letttering during his schooldays in Iraq to the development of his Al Wissam script and Calligraforms style. The exhibition also shows a collection of the artist’s calligraphy tools\, a number of early drafts and daily exercises\, and some of the logos he has designed for local and international brands. \nTo 30 November.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/wissam-shawkat-journey-of-a-letter/
LOCATION:Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
CATEGORIES:Art,Calligraphy
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