Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) is organizing the Dubai International Exhibition of the Arabic Calligraphy Art in Dubai from February 22 to 28.
The fourth edition of the annual show will take place at the Dubai Cultural and Scientific Association building in Al Mamzar and will have on display works of Arabic Calligraphy Art by award-winning contemporary calligraphers.
The seven-day exhibition is taking place in cooperation with the Istanbul-based Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) with which the DTCM signed an agreement last year to promote Islamic art, heritage and culture and organize calligraphy shows.
The DTCM Director Operations and Marketing, Mr. Mohammed Khamis bin Hareb, announced details of the seven-day exhibition at a Press conference on Tuesday (February 20).
Mr. Hakam Al Hashimi, DTCM Acting Manager Events, and Mr. Ahmed Hassan, General Coordinator of Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Art Exhibition, were also present.
A total of 21 renowned Arabic calligraphers from nine Arab and Islamic countries, including six from the UAE, will be displaying their works.
Four of the UAE calligraphers are females. The calligraphers participating in the exhibition are from Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Sudan and the US.
The inaugural ceremony will take place on February 22 at 7 pm. Exhibition will be open to the public from 5 pm to 10 pm.
In all, 80 selected works of the calligraphers will be put on show. A glossy booklet showcasing the works on display at the exhibition and details about the calligraphers have been published and will be distributed at the venue.
A series of lectures by the participating calligraphers will also take place alongside the exhibition. The exhibition will remain open exclusively for ladies on Saturday (February 24).
For the first time, an award for distinguished work of Arabic Calligraphy Art will be presented.
The exhibition is sponsored by National Bank of Dubai (NBD), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and IRCICA.
DTCM officials said the event would help highlight a traditional form of art in the Arab and Islamic world. The works cover verses from the Holy Quran, Poetry, Proverbs and Sayings.
The exhibition will provide an opportunity to the people residing and visiting the emirate to see the selected works of renowned contemporary calligraphers.
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