For Muslims, the Qur’an is revered as God’s own art. Islam is essentially an aural religion; God’s word came to the Prophet Muhammad as a voice, instructing him to iqra’, “Recite!” In fact, iqra’ is ...

Hans Ulrich Obrist, the director of international projects at the Serpentine Gallery, contributes a characteristically thought-provoking foreword to this careful analysis of modern Middle Eastern art, ...

The writing style of Arabic calligraphy, which you may recognise from logos of Arab brands such as Al Jazeera, is a centuries-old art form with a storied history. Known for its fluid, curved script, ...

Riyadh: The Saudi Ministry of Culture will host the second edition of the Scripts and Calligraphy exhibition, which will showcase the value of Arabic calligraphy as an integral component of Arab ...

Although small in geographical area, Vietnam still has much to be proud of, especially in terms of arts and culture. Although small in geographical area, Vietnam still has much to be proud of, ...