Everyone is invited to visit Color Their Dreams, an exhibition displaying the artistic talents of orphan children from Egypt, India, Iraq, Togo, and refugee children from Jordan. The show is organised by the Khawla Art and Culture foundation in Abu Dhabi, which promotes classic Arab art free of charge, in partnership with the Red Crescent Society of the UAE. On view at the foundation, the exhibit will end on 14 June 2024.
Color Their Dreams presents 120 various works by young artists, celebrating their dreams and creativity. It highlights the cultural diversity and artistic skills of the participants while supporting their educational and artistic pursuits through the Emirates Red Crescent. Rayan Hakki, General Manager of Khawla Art and Culture, notes that exhibiting these children’s creations is a way to help and motivate them to continue their artistic endeavours.
About Khawla Art and Culture
Founded in 2019 by HH Sheikha Khawla bint Ahmed Khalifa Al-Suwaidi, the wife of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed (National Security Adviser and Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi), Khawla Art and Culture addresses the need for in-depth study options in Arabic calligraphy. Prior to its establishment, options for comprehensive learning in this field were limited, with only introductory courses available. This gap inspired Sheikha Khawla to create the foundation.
The foundation encompasses a gallery, workshop space, library, and museum devoted to the history of Arabic calligraphy. There is a special section of the museum displaying Sheikha Khawla’s art pieces. As a distinguished calligrapher, she has honed her craft over the years, learning from respected practitioners worldwide and mastering various calligraphy styles.
The institution offers courses in different calligraphy scripts and fonts, for example, Naskh, Mamluk Kufi, and Ruqaa, to name a few. It also provides classes in resin art, horse drawing, letter fragmentation, and Japanese calligraphy, showcasing a variety of artistic techniques. While the initial focus was on Arabic calligraphy, Khawla Art and Culture has since expanded to include other classical Arabic art forms: ornamentation, literature, grammar, music, paper making, and sculpting.
Khawla Art and Culture’s mission extends beyond the Emirates. Aiming to provide Arab art with a global platform, it takes part in workshops, exhibitions, and lectures not only across the Arab world but also in other countries, such as Lebanon, Egypt, Spain, Italy, and Japan.
To get more information about Color Their Dreams, please visit the show’s official web page.
Additionally, you might be interested in seeing Poetic Ontology, a solo exhibition by Abdallah Akar.
