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

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 popular ...

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, ...

Sophisticated coiled lines connected together creating a fascinating painting, the lines carrying different religious and moral messages, all perfectly written out in calligraphic inscriptions ...

Egypt’s visual landscape is a vital source of expression of popular Arabic culture. “Calligraphy is so strongly associated with Islam. It’s part of our culture. And we take pride in the Arabic ...

This story was first published on New Frame. After years of working and volunteering as an international solidarity activist in occupied Palestine, and as an environmentalist and education-rights ...

Saliha Hanif and Asma Mehmood are artists of Pakistani origin, based in Dubai, represented by OneFourArt Gallery, a ...

Leading designer and typographer, Mourad Boutros talks about bilingual fonts, his thoughts about the industry he has been a part of over the last 40 years and dream projects You see them everywhere: ...

Through Nuqta, people from around the world can contribute to and benefit from an online knowledge bank and revive a dwindling tradition Arabic calligraphy is an ancient art form that includes many ...

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 ...

Fatima Gabru is one of a growing number of Muslims who have turned to the calligraphy pen to express the connection between social justice and Islam. Three exponents of Arabic script reflect on the ...