London Gallery to Hang Persian Calligraphic Paintings

A poster for a Persian calligraphic painting exhibition

The Amir Mohtashami Gallery in London is hosting an exhibition of calligraphic paintings by Ebrahim Olfat and Azra Aqiqi Bakhshayesh.

Entitled «In the Beginning Was the Word», the showcase will be curated by Farah Hakemi from April 20 to 28.

Hakemi has said that she aims at introducing contemporary Iranian calligraphy to foreign audiences through this showcase.

«Azra Aghighi Bakhshayesh is the only professional conceptual calligraphic woman artist in Iran and her work draws on the rich heritage of historical writings,» the website of the exhibit explained.

The website introduces Ebrahim Olfat by saying that his artwork «conjures up images of the sea and waves. His lines have a wave like quality and their movement reminds the viewer of the excitement and confusion of waves crashing on a pebbly shore».

Amir Mohtashemi specializes in Islamic and Indian works of Art. The gallery displays a wide range of items, from Nishapur pottery to Safavid ceramics, and from Indo-Portuguese furniture to Qajar tiles.

Source: The Tehran Times