• Ali Pasandideh: Love Is the Beginning of Humanity

    Kutubna Cultural Center Madina Avenues 17, Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai

    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 [ ... ]

    Free
  • LAST CHANCE Ali Pasandideh: Love Is the Beginning of Humanity

    Kutubna Cultural Center Madina Avenues 17, Nadd Al Hamar, Dubai

    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 [ ... ]

    Free
  • The History of Letters and Diacritical Marks

    Al Rahmaniyah Mall Abu Amr Al Basri St, Al Rahmania Suburb, Sharjah

    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 [ ... ]

    Free
  • LAST CHANCE The History of Letters and Diacritical Marks

    Al Rahmaniyah Mall Abu Amr Al Basri St, Al Rahmania Suburb, Sharjah

    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 [ ... ]

    Free
  • Al Burda Exhibition: The Shape of Meaning

    Bassam Freiha Art Foundation Cultural District Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    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 [ ... ]

    Free
  • Calligraphy Workshop

    Bassam Freiha Art Foundation Cultural District Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    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, [ ... ]

    Free, but pre-register