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Reviving an Ancient Arabic Script: An Interview with Artist Joumana Medlej

Reviving an Ancient Arabic Script: An Interview with Artist Joumana Medlej

It was working with Sayegh that put me on the path to studying and practicing the early tradition (though together we worked on his own art pieces, in his personal contemporary style), and he impressed upon me the need to return to the creative spark and not simply keep repeating comatose styles

Bringing Light to Ancient Scripts: Profile of Artist Karim Jabbari

Bringing Light to Ancient Scripts: Profile of Artist Karim Jabbari

I believe art has a purpose, art is something that serves and empowers people. For my street art murals, I am very selective about the messages I write. When people see my messages I want people to take away something from it, maybe a glimpse of hope, that is worth it for me. Being a street and light artist means I have the opportunity to reach a lot of people. I want people to feel my art.