Abstract art has its roots in early human civilisation. Cultures across the globe have used non-figurative, but highly symbolic, decoration for centuries. While abstract art became the dominant ...

Parviz Tanavoli is a contemporary Iranian artist, best known for his bronze sculptures combining the semiotics of Arabic language with the formal language of abstract sculpture. His practice stems ...

from the earliest Quranic manuscripts to contemporary street art, and from architecture to everyday objects, the exhibit showcases how Arabic script has touched all aspects of life. Since the 10th ...