Keeping the beauty of Arabic calligraphy alive, Dubai is hosting the 8th International Exhibition for Arabic Calligraphy at Wafi Mall which will run until May 15, 2015.The exhibition, which includes works from 32 famous local and international calligraphers, showcases some beautiful, colorful images that combine different fonts and forms of Arabic calligraphy— seen by many as aesthetic human heritage.
Abdul Rahman Al Owais, UAE Minister of Health and Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, said, “The Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition is the largest-of-its-kind initiative that brings together the best of calligraphy works by the masters from across the Arab world. With the exhibition, we are demonstrating the cultural oneness of the Arab world, and the significance of calligraphy is highlighting our religious, social and cultural identity.”
Original article by Badar Salem
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