Monday, May 21, 2012
Day of Slavonic Script. How was the thing?
Day of Slavonic Script and Culture, a holiday dedicated to the memory of the day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, was celebrated at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy on Sunday, May 20th.
Day of Slavonic Script and Culture, a holiday dedicated to the memory of the day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, was celebrated at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy on Sunday, May 20th.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Calligraphic Innovation
Rafia Gallery hosts four Arab calligraphists with a passion for Arabian ‘khatt’. As soon as Rafia Gallery announced its Calligraphic Innovation exhibition to interested art aficionados, many flocked to the display rooms of the gallery to savor the beauty of Arab-inspired calligraphy.
Rafia Gallery hosts four Arab calligraphists with a passion for Arabian ‘khatt’. As soon as Rafia Gallery announced its Calligraphic Innovation exhibition to interested art aficionados, many flocked to the display rooms of the gallery to savor the beauty of Arab-inspired calligraphy.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Calligraphy artist to pen the world’s longest holy book
Hussein al-Kharsan kneels, bent over a giant sheet of paper, laboriously writing the words of Islam’s holy book, the Koran, in beautiful Arabic script with a traditional wood and feather pen.
Hussein al-Kharsan kneels, bent over a giant sheet of paper, laboriously writing the words of Islam’s holy book, the Koran, in beautiful Arabic script with a traditional wood and feather pen.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Urdu calligrapher gives shape to new font
In the world of Urdu, few can match Aslam Kiratpuri's feat. No, he has not penned tomes of poetry. His achievement is fundamental, concerning font, ligatures (syllables) and word-building.
In the world of Urdu, few can match Aslam Kiratpuri's feat. No, he has not penned tomes of poetry. His achievement is fundamental, concerning font, ligatures (syllables) and word-building.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Andrey Sannikov to tell about the origins of Russian script
The features of ancient past dedicated to the Days of Slavic script to take place at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy on May 20th
The features of ancient past dedicated to the Days of Slavic script to take place at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy on May 20th
Friday, May 11, 2012
Modern ambitions of calligrapher's ancient art
Syrian calligrapher Khaled al-Saai talks about curating this year's Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial. Syrian curator and calligrapher Khaled al-Saai looks intently at the stark painting of a man holding a horizontal scimitar - a sabre with a curved blade - fashioned out of carefully crafted Arabic letters.
Syrian calligrapher Khaled al-Saai talks about curating this year's Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial. Syrian curator and calligrapher Khaled al-Saai looks intently at the stark painting of a man holding a horizontal scimitar - a sabre with a curved blade - fashioned out of carefully crafted Arabic letters.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Congratulations on the Victory Day!
The staff of the Contemporary museum of calligraphy as well as the team and participants of International Exhibition of Calligraphy congratulate Veterans on the Great Victory Day!
The staff of the Contemporary museum of calligraphy as well as the team and participants of International Exhibition of Calligraphy congratulate Veterans on the Great Victory Day!
Friday, May 04, 2012
Handwritten Constitution of Russia to be demonstrated on the eve of the inauguration of the President
There was shot a video dedicated to Handwritten Constitution of the Russian Federation in Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy.
There was shot a video dedicated to Handwritten Constitution of the Russian Federation in Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
"Rain Of Love": Calligraphic Painting Exhibition by Abol Atighechi at Seyhoun Art Gallery
Opening Friday May 4, 2012, 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Tehran's Seyhoun Art Galley. The exhibition will remain open until May 15th, everyday from 11 am to 7 pm.
Opening Friday May 4, 2012, 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Tehran's Seyhoun Art Galley. The exhibition will remain open until May 15th, everyday from 11 am to 7 pm.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Vietnamese student advertises Vietnam’s tourism through calligraphy
Vietnamese Miss Tourism — Ngoc Han, wrote 200 calligraphic works in three hours to present to visitors of the Australian National Youth Week. All calligraphic works have the new logo and slogan of Vietnam’s tourism “Timeless Charm.”
Vietnamese Miss Tourism — Ngoc Han, wrote 200 calligraphic works in three hours to present to visitors of the Australian National Youth Week. All calligraphic works have the new logo and slogan of Vietnam’s tourism “Timeless Charm.”
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Calligraphy exhibition of Taiwanese Buddhist master opens in Seoul
A calligraphy exhibition featuring the work of Buddhist Master Hsing Yun of Taiwan opened Sunday in Seoul, South Korea after touring more than 10 countries since 2009.
A calligraphy exhibition featuring the work of Buddhist Master Hsing Yun of Taiwan opened Sunday in Seoul, South Korea after touring more than 10 countries since 2009.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Light calligraphy
French artist Julien Breton who is also known as Kaalam had started calligraphy of light in 2001, by transferring the images of Arabic world calligraphy.
French artist Julien Breton who is also known as Kaalam had started calligraphy of light in 2001, by transferring the images of Arabic world calligraphy.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Art exhibition: Paintings, calligraphy weave fascinating tale
Over 100 art pieces were displayed during an exhibition at the Faisalabad Arts Council (FAC). The exhibition displayed painting and calligraphy by University of Agriculture Faisalabad graduates Neha Khan, Hina, Rabia and Shumaila.
Over 100 art pieces were displayed during an exhibition at the Faisalabad Arts Council (FAC). The exhibition displayed painting and calligraphy by University of Agriculture Faisalabad graduates Neha Khan, Hina, Rabia and Shumaila.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The man to God program was shot at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy
One of the editions of The Man to God program dedicated to Islam was shot at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy.
One of the editions of The Man to God program dedicated to Islam was shot at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Calligrapher preserves art in Hoi An
Calligrapher Do Minh Nhan is preserving Viet Nam's ancestral penmanship in the historic port town of Hoi An. Nhan, 69, inherited the art of painting from his father when he was a boy. He began studying calligraphy at the age of 20 as he discovered the beauty of the writing.
Calligrapher Do Minh Nhan is preserving Viet Nam's ancestral penmanship in the historic port town of Hoi An. Nhan, 69, inherited the art of painting from his father when he was a boy. He began studying calligraphy at the age of 20 as he discovered the beauty of the writing.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Sharjah hosts calligraphy exhibition with modern twists
In the United Arab Emirate of Sharjah, the Calligraphy Biennial explored the more traditional and artistic side of writing.
In the United Arab Emirate of Sharjah, the Calligraphy Biennial explored the more traditional and artistic side of writing.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
London gallery to hang Persian calligraphic paintings
The Amir Mohtashami Gallery in London is hosting an exhibition of calligraphic paintings by Ebrahim Olfat and Azra Aqiqi Bakhshayesh. Entitled “In the Beginning was the Word”, the showcase will be curated by Farah Hakemi from April 20 to 28.
The Amir Mohtashami Gallery in London is hosting an exhibition of calligraphic paintings by Ebrahim Olfat and Azra Aqiqi Bakhshayesh. Entitled “In the Beginning was the Word”, the showcase will be curated by Farah Hakemi from April 20 to 28.
Monday, April 09, 2012
The Day of Slavic Easter egg took place at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy
On Sunday, exactly one week prior the celebration of the ancient Christian holiday of Easter, The Day of Slavic Easter egg supported by Ivanovo Folk Life Reserve took place at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy.
On Sunday, exactly one week prior the celebration of the ancient Christian holiday of Easter, The Day of Slavic Easter egg supported by Ivanovo Folk Life Reserve took place at the Contemporary museum of calligraphy.
Friday, April 06, 2012
MGIMO Alumni Association thanked Alexey Shaburov
Yesterday the grand ceremony dedicated to the first Art exhibition of creative works of MGIMO took place in the MGIMO new academic building.
Yesterday the grand ceremony dedicated to the first Art exhibition of creative works of MGIMO took place in the MGIMO new academic building.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Art: Ali Hassan, Calligraphy virtuoso
Ali Hassan is one of the Arab artists emerging onto the international stage and exhibiting his work in the most important art galleries of the West such as the British Museum and now also Trajan's Markets in Rome during the calligraphy exhibition open until June 10 where his "Nun Letter" is being shown, one of his virtuoso style calligraphies in which the tradition of Arab writing meets the more avant-garde techniques of the visual arts.
Ali Hassan is one of the Arab artists emerging onto the international stage and exhibiting his work in the most important art galleries of the West such as the British Museum and now also Trajan's Markets in Rome during the calligraphy exhibition open until June 10 where his "Nun Letter" is being shown, one of his virtuoso style calligraphies in which the tradition of Arab writing meets the more avant-garde techniques of the visual arts.
Monday, April 02, 2012
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy became the best museum of the week
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy which is a hallmark of Sokolniki Museum Quarter received the honorary title of the Museum of the Week according to the RIA Novosti information agency.
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy which is a hallmark of Sokolniki Museum Quarter received the honorary title of the Museum of the Week according to the RIA Novosti information agency.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Handwritten cards bring spring into your life
Sending beautifully designed cards at the beginning of the fiscal year to people who are setting off on a new chapter in their life or who have supported you, is a handy way of elegantly conveying your feelings.
Sending beautifully designed cards at the beginning of the fiscal year to people who are setting off on a new chapter in their life or who have supported you, is a handy way of elegantly conveying your feelings.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A new semester at the National School of Calligraphy
After a short break classes at the School of calligraphy started again. Most adult groups of the first, second and third level are almost fully staffed.
After a short break classes at the School of calligraphy started again. Most adult groups of the first, second and third level are almost fully staffed.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Calligraphy: Living on a prayer
Fifteen years ago calligrapher Azeem Iqbal’s mother had a dream; she saw that her son is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he has been given the task of carving Quranic verses.
Fifteen years ago calligrapher Azeem Iqbal’s mother had a dream; she saw that her son is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he has been given the task of carving Quranic verses.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Other graduation parties of the National School of Calligraphy took place on 21st and 22nd March 2012. On Wednesday, a second-level group number 2/7 completed the course.
