Islamic calligraphy exhibition to open at Katara this Thursday
Art lovers in Qatar have something exciting to look forward to this week!
The Embassy of India in conjunction with ‘Radiant Arts,’ a platform for Dawoodi Bohra artists, will open an Islamic calligraphy exhibition titled ‘Multaqa Al-Qulub Wal-Funun: A Gathering of Hearts & Crafts’ on Thursday, July 18.
The exhibition will be held at Building 18 - Gallery 2 of Katara Cultural Village and will officially begin at 7 pm.
Organized as part of the India-Qatar Year of Culture 2019 celebrations, the exhibition will showcase the mesmerizing art of calligraphy as another aspect of cultural exchange between India and Qatar.
— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) July 14, 2019
Radiant Arts has been invited from India to coordinate the display of calligraphic works of art by seven artists: Samina Sachak, Mohammed Moiny, Moiz Nagpurwala, Aliasger Vaziri, Mazhar Nizar, Juzer Burhani and Burhanuddin Nagarwala.
The exhibition will highlight ways in which Arabic calligraphy is preserved and practiced in India.
It will also bring into view how iconic symbols of Qatar like the dhow, falcon, Oryx, and horse serve as an inspiration to these artists.
Additionally, the exhibition aims to promote the beauty and diversity of Indian culture, drawing attention to those elements that either resemble or are part of Arab culture.
The visiting artists will also hold live calligraphy sessions as part of the event.
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