Sharjah Art Museum
Part 8 of the photo tour of Sharjah Biennial 11: Re:emerge. Towards a New Cultural Cartography, 13 March - 13 May 2013. Curator: Yuko Hasegawa. More than 100 participants.
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17 calligraphy works
Arabic calligraphy turns a phrase into an artwork by exploiting the expressive potential inherent in its forms. Alshaarani chooses the phrases that he uses in his work based on their eloquence and their meaning. His sources range from ancient and modern poetry and prose to philosophy, Sufi teachings and holy books. He searches for texts that inspire, uplift and invite questions about humanity.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder
© Text: SB11 Guidebook
Part 8 of the photo tour of Sharjah Biennial 11: Re:emerge. Towards a New Cultural Cartography, 13 March - 13 May 2013. Curator: Yuko Hasegawa. More than 100 participants.