With the participation of 40 calligraphers, Arabic calligraphy exhibition held in Al-Hasakah

Al-Hasakah-(ST)- 40 calligraphers have participated in the Arabic calligraphy exhibition held by the branch of the Arab Writers Union and the Safsaf Al-Khabour Cultural Association in Al-Hasakah. The calligraphers showcased paintings selected from their artistic creative works that represent various ancient and modern schools famous for the art of writing, drawing and shaping Arabic calligraphy.

Head of the Arab Writers Union branch in Hasakah Ibrahim Khalaf explained that the exhibition comes within the framework of partnership between the Union Branch and the Al-Safsaf Association, and the twinship between them that produced many important activities that contributed to activating the cultural life in the governorate in general. He pointed out that the exhibition included a set of artworks of many creative calligraphers to consolidate the authenticity of calligraphy,  in the light of the spread of technology and the need to document these fonts, display them, and inform the public about them.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Al-Safsaf Association, Ahmed Al-Hussein clarified that “the exhibition has become an annual event. It is being held for the fifth year in a row. This year, forty calligraphers participated, presenting models of various Arabic calligraphy with their different shapes and great features, such as the Ruq’a, Naskh, Diwani, Persian, Thuluth, and others,  reflecting the beauty of this calligraphy, its shapes, colors, and techniques.” He pointed out that there is an increase in the number of participants in the exhibition compared to last year, which reflects the great impact of such exhibitions.

​Calligrapher Ali Mahmoud, one of the founding generations of Arabic calligraphy in the governorate, pointed out that there is a good demand among young people to learn Arabic calligraphy art, but they must benefit from the experience of the first generation of calligraphers, benefit from their long experience in this field, and be patient with self-development, diversity and enriching their experiences, serving Arabic, enhancing its beautiful presence and preserving this wonderful heritage.

Calligrapher Ahmed Tawoos, who participated in three paintings in Diwani, Persian and Ruq’a scripts, pointed out that participation in the exhibition expands year after year. It includes different schools and ages, He advised young people to learn from well-known professors in the governorate and diversify their experiences in this field.

Young artist Muhammad Al-Obaid explained that he participated in a painting of Naskh calligraphy in which he draw a page from the Holy Qur’an, and that he is continuing to develop his skill for the fifth year in a row. he said that he learned five types of calligraphy, stressing that learning calligraphy enhances the status of the Arabic language and defends it, which is what young people must learn and be keen on.

Hanan Shamout