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An Arabic reed pen, or qalam, is a traditional writing tool used in Islamic calligraphy, known for its ability to create elegant, flowing strokes with varying thickness.
Doha, Qatar: In a vibrant celebration of artistic heritage, the 13th IRCICA Arabic Calligraphy Competition recently brought together master calligraphers and enthusiasts in Istanbul.
iPadOS 19 will reportedly unlock calligraphy support for Apple Pencil Apple is eyeing the feature as part of a push into the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and India.
Photo feature by Mohammad Al-Otaibi PARIS, March 6 (KUNA) -- The Arab World Institute (AWI) in Paris is hosting an exhibition titled "to write or calligraph?" exploring the Arabic calligraphy's ...
The Iraqi artist uses visual art, Arabic calligraphy, and sculpture to highlight events and challenges relevant to the Arab world in a style that resonates with global audiences.
Over close to three decades, Said Abu Shakra’s Umm al-Fahm Art Gallery has gained international acclaim as a place of intersection and dialogue between Arab and Jewish art. For Umm al-Fahm’s ...
KUALA LUMPUR: The logo on the soles of shoes produced by Vern's brand, allegedly resembling the word ‘Allah’, does not match the holy word in terms of the art of ‘khat’ (a form of Malay ...
The artistic tradition Calligraphy has long been revered as a form of high art in many cultures, including those of East Asia, the Islamic world, and medieval Europe.
Al-Ali has been involved in Arabic calligraphy since 50 years ago, and some of his works have been distinguished with 99 black-and-white forms of His Almighty’s (Allah) name that have been applauded ...
A recent workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) and Arabic calligraphy in Qatar highlighted the need for advancements as it introduced a new AI tool, Wuji, which revealed the deficiencies of ...
As part of the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale, organised by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) until 31 October under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ...