English typography, by contrast, was largely shaped by the printing press in the West, while Arabic letterforms evolved ...

With the announcement of UNESCO regarding a number of traditional and folk art forms being recognized as intangible cultural heritage, we discovered a number of amazing initiatives in the region ...

Running until September 21, the exhibition would highlight the diversity of Arabic calligraphy through rare pieces from the museum's collections. The collections, from the earliest Quranic manuscripts ...

Three exponents of Arabic script reflect on the meaning, spirituality and activism of their craft and how they use it to celebrate faith and practise everyday compassion. After years of working and ...

Delving into Diaa Allam’s world of calligraphy and his vision for shaping its future Diaa Allam’s journey from urban planning to becoming a celebrated Arabic calligrapher is a testament to the ...