Lahd Gallery is proud to announce its first calligraphic art exhibition featuring several artists from around the world. Launching on 20th October 2011, this exhibition will trace the art of calligraphy to its historical origins and explore how it has developed into an exacting craft of high aesthetic sensibility.

The participating artists come from varied and diverse backgrounds: Tunisia born Abdallah-Akar and Julien Breton, both from France, Madny Al Bakry from Oman, Shukor Yahya from Malaysia, Hamid Nasir from Pakistan and India-born Said Adrus residing in the UK. From an early time, calligraphy became the most important art form in the Middle East, connected to all aspects of its rich and immense cultural heritage. Across several centuries, the Arabic character has been the sphere of continuous innovation and this subtle art form has further transformed into some of the contemporary forms that are seen today.

Arabic Calligraphy: The Art of The Written Word demonstrates how the different artistic styles unify a common thought as a reflection of human culture. Calligraphy is an art that is not only visually appealing, but it contains a strong message as well. The underlying essence of Arabic calligraphy remains in the power of the words and offers a strong link to its rich early heritage.

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