Sharjah Calligraphy Museum
United Arab Emirates · Asia
About
Sharjah Calligraphy Museum is a museum celebrating local and international artists and calligraphers, their distinctive masterpieces displayed all throughout in exhibits set to embrace the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. It aims to highlight the importance of preserving this art. The museum showcases the evolution of Arabic calligraphy, with artworks of calligraphic texts, letters, and shapes on a variety of tools and surfaces, such as canvases, wood, paper, and even ceramics. Besides the permanent displays, the museum presents changing exhibitions, workshops, and conferences. First opening its doors on June 12, 2002, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum is located in the Sharjah Heritage Area in the house of Hamad Al Midfaa.
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