Calligraphy and abstraction offered artists a means to reinterpret Islamic material traditions and expressions of spirituality that had previously been marginalised in the region’s modern art history.

"Sites of Imagination" at Doha's Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art shines a light on the multifacted Qatari artist.

Another instantly recognizable style of Islamic art is the geometric pattern: These abstract designs, often formed using circles, squares, stars, and polygons, can be linked to Islamic interest in ...

Arabic calligraphy is a traditional art form cherished by Muslims worldwide, and the Jawi script has adopted Arabic characters and writing techniques to produce exquisite artwork.

Saudi Arabia has launched a museum that is dedicated exclusively to Islamic art. The House of Islamic Arts, located in Jeddah ...

The 33rd Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) is adorned with over 65 creative works in the Islamic Calligraphy and Arabic Art Gallery, featuring artists and decorators from Qatar and the Arab ...

Sara Rehman, the first-ever executive director of Houston's Islamic Arts Society, and calligraphy artist Sana Mirza discuss the deeply spiritual visual medium of Islamic art.

Arabic calligraphy is a traditional art form cherished by Muslims worldwide, and the Jawi script has adopted Arabic characters and writing techniques to produce exquisite artwork. Common styles of ...

For local calligraphy artist Khairi Izat Amir, his deep passion for the art of calligraphy has fostered a profound love for this Islamic art form. Sharing his journey, Khairi Izat, 31, revealed that ...