From 31 October 2022 until 19 March 2023, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation is holding the exhibition titled “Sacred Words, Timeless Calligraphy: Highlights of Exceptional Calligraphy from the Hamid Jafar Qur’an Collection”. Thus, SMA (Sharjah Museums Authority) hopes to raise awareness about the history of Arabic calligraphy and its role in making the international […]
This month, both adults and children who would love to start learning Arabic Calligraphy have a great opportunity to do it: take part in the courses by Sharjah Art Foundation and the Cultural Foundation. SAF offers a free beginner course on Arabic Calligraphy principles. Participants’ minimum age must be 15+. All materials are provided by […]
Arabic calligraphy has been included in Unesco’s prestigious Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. The list reflects “the diverse cultural practices and expressions of humanity, and seeks to raise awareness of the importance of such practices and expressions”, says Unesco. The Arabic calligraphy proposal was initiated by a coalition of 16 Arabic-speaking countries. The campaign […]
The mission of the Open Space is the creation of new opportunities for cultural communication between people and countries.
Open Space aims at cultural projects connected with art, music, literature, theatre, science; conferences, round tables, festivals, workshops, internships; training, support for young artists and scientists, publication of specialist literature, educational programs, lectures, exhibitions, award establishment, charity events.
