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Kazasker Mustafa İzzet Efendi:
Kazasker Mustafa İzzet Efendi:
Kazasker Mustafa İzzet Efendi is recognized for designing and installing the iconic calligraphic medallions of about 7.5 meters (25 feet) in diameter and about 35 centimeters (14 inches) in thickness, inside Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia. These eight monumental roundels are widely celebrated as a landmark achievement in the history of Islamic calligraphy.
Shows a close-up of two monumental, dark-green circular calligraphic medallions (levhas) featuring Ottoman calligraphy in gold leaf (Jali Thuluth script) set against the warm tiled arches and gilded dome vaults of the main sanctuary.
Features a detailed view of the large medallion bearing the calligraphic inscription of "Umar Al-Farooq" (عمر الفاروق) alongside the intricate yellow-and-gold geometric mosaic motifs on the dome's pendentive.
A wide-angle perspective looking upward toward the central dome and squinches, framing two symmetrical calligraphic discs mounted on the upper gallery columns beneath the expansive vaulted ceilings.
An interior low-angle shot displaying the majestic central dome adorned with radial geometric patterns, flanked by multiple circular calligraphy panels suspended along the upper walls and clerestory windows.
A wide interior view highlighting the iconic suspended calligraphic medallions bearing the sacred names "Allah" (الله) and "Muhammad" (محمد) positioned in the apse section above the archway.
Haji Noor Deen:
Haji Noor Deen:
He is a world-renowned master of Islamic calligraphy, well reputed for fusing traditional Chinese brushwork with Arabic calligraphic scripts. He received an official Ijazah (master license) in Ottoman Thuluth and Naskh scripts under the legendary Turkish master Hasan Çelebi, becoming the first Chinese individual awarded the Certificate of Arabic Calligrapher in Cairo, Egypt. He is particularly celebrated for formalizing and revitalizing the Sini script. His famous renderings of the 99 Names of Allah are held in permanent collections worldwide, including the British Museum, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, and the Harvard Art Museums. He also completed a full manuscript of the Quran rendered entirely in the Sini Mus'haf style.
A vertical art piece by Haji Noor Deen executed in Sini Script (Chinese Islamic calligraphy). It features a stylized, symmetrical vertical form topped with elaborate scrolling arabesques, rooted at the base with the Basmala (Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim), accompanied by traditional red Chinese artist seals and vertical Arabic/Chinese side inscriptions.
Sini script composition by Haji Noor Deen featuring sweeping, fluid black brushstrokes with red artist seals on light cream paper.
Two horizontal calligraphic panels showing compact Arabic text in bold black ink with red diacritical accents.
A book cover titled "Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese Tradition" alongside a dynamic vertical Sini script artwork.
A dense multi-line Arabic calligraphic composition featuring layered lettering, vocalization marks, and red artist seals.
A broad horizontal scroll displaying the Shahada rendered in bold, rhythmic Chinese brushstrokes.
A fan-shaped Sini script arrangement featuring upward-flaring vertical strokes that resemble a lotus or flame motif.
A traditional hanging scroll containing a Basmala header, a central circular diagram composed of spiraling Quranic text surrounding an illustration of the Kaaba, and an elegant lower calligraphic crest.
A vertical hanging scroll featuring a large, sweeping Sini script composition with traditional Chinese side inscriptions and red seals.
Mohamed Zakariya
Mohamed Zakariya
As an eminent American master Islamic calligrapher, Mohamed Zakariya focuses primarily on the rich traditions of Ottoman and Turkish calligraphic styles. A crucial discipline for a master calligrapher is precision pen cutting (qalam). Zakariya selects his materials, script, and decorative illumination based strictly on the text he chooses to transcribe. Furthermore, when selecting texts, he states: “I find my texts in classic Arabic and Ottoman Turkish books, including poetry, aphorisms, collections of Hadith and Quranic ayat. Study and tafsir are the sources of my concepts.” Tracing his artistic lineage through his teacher Hasan Çelebi, Zakariya proudly connects his work to the historic legacy of Sheikh Hamdullah.
An illuminated calligraphic panel (Ijazah) framed in gold leaf with classic Thuluth and Naskh scripts.
A manuscript folio displaying Surah Al-Fatihah written in elegant Naskh script framed by a marble-patterned illuminated border
A dark-bordered calligraphic piece featuring Ayat karema (surah Anbiya: 87) in fluid Thuluth script with decorative corner rosettes.
A close-up view of a gold-leaf manuscript panel featuring layered script on a textured green background.
A classical calligraphic panel featuring Arabic text rendered in two horizontal lines, set against a gold background and framed by a blue marbled (ebrü) border.
A horizontal calligraphic panel depicting the Basmala in prominent black Thuluth script, framed within a red and gold marbled paper border.
A dense, expressive calligraphic composition showcasing overlapping black lettering with delicate vocalization marks and diacritical accents across a beige background.
An elaborate manuscript page featuring gilded illumination, geometric borders, and multiple calligraphic sections in Thuluth and Naskh scripts, including a prominent central circular composition
Seyed Mohammad Ehsai :
Seyed Mohammad Ehsai :
Seyed Mohammad Ehsai is an Iranian calligrapher, painter, graphic designer, and teacher. He is famous for pioneering a new style of Iranian art that blends painting with traditional calligraphy. As one of the first artists to turn Persian and Arabic letters into abstract paintings—a popular style called naqqashi-khatt—he treats these letterforms as purely visual and abstract elements.
An abstract calligraphic painting by Seyed Mohammad Ehsai featuring vibrant orange and red interweaving letterforms set against a dark background.
A vertical monochrome artwork featuring a calligraphic composition stylized into the figure of a whirling dervish.
A square geometric calligraphic composition using interlocking, symmetrical black strokes on a light background.
A dynamic abstract artwork showcasing sweeping gold and ochre letterforms set against a deep forest green background.
An abstract calligraphic composition with layered black script interwoven with small red, yellow, blue, and green geometric squares.
A mixed-media artwork featuring prominent red and gold script, architectural motifs including the Kaaba and a minaret, and background script overlays.
A modern abstract calligraphic painting depicting the name Allah in sweeping orange, yellow, and white brush strokes set against a dark background.
Shahab Andarva:
Shahab Andarva:
Contemporary Iranian calligrapher Shahab Andarva bridges past and present in his acclaimed exhibition, "My Hands Are Full of Circles." Specializing in Nastaliq—the flowing, most magnificent script often called the "bride of calligraphy styles"—his work beautifully bridges the gap between historical literature and modern abstract design. By arranging traditional text into circular, concentric, and multi-layered configurations, he transforms classic poetry into striking geometric compositions and abstract shapes.
A traditional manuscript fragment displaying fluid Nastaliq script written diagonally on aged paper, accented
An abstract modern composition featuring broad, impasto-like white brushstrokes organized in a grid formation over dense, black calligraphic lettering on a textured tan background.
A dynamic calligraphic composition rendering bold, overlapping black strokes and fluid curves across a light-toned background, stamped with a circular red seal on the right margin.
A classical Persian manuscript page containing neat, multi-line Nastaliq text written in black ink, centered with a small red seal near the bottom lines.
A decorative collage assembled from various rectangular and diagonal cuts of traditional calligraphic paper, displaying diverse script weights and orientations.
Noureddine Kour:
Noureddine Kour:
Noureddine Kour is an eminant Algerian master painter and calligrapher. He is an innovator of modern Arabic Hurufiyya (letterism). He became the first Algerian artist to receive the prestigious Ijazah from a master calligrapher in Cairo. He bridges traditional, classical Arabic scripts such as Thuluth, Diwani, Diwani Jali, and Farsi with the visual arts. He merges acrylic painting with vibrant color gradations, abstract textures, geometric forms, and graphic touches in his calligraphic background layouts. He founded the KOUR Art Gallery to promote and teach the craft. His work has been exhibited across the globe.
This artwork is a modern Hurufiyya (calligraphic abstraction) piece showcasing layered Arabic typography. Bold, fluid white calligraphic letterforms serve as the main focal point across the center. Soft blue, teal, and neutral geometric shapes interwoven with secondary script details create visual depth behind the white letters.A dense, textured lower band of intertwined mustard-yellow and gold strokes anchors the bottom of the composition.
A framed contemporary artwork displaying white Arabic lettering set against a multi-layered geometric background executed in rich pink, purple, and magenta tones.
An intricate calligraphic piece featuring fluid white script centrally positioned over a colorful canvas filled with cool green, blue, and teal geometric shapes.
A framed canvas featuring a prominent central calligraphic composition in gold and blue lettering, surrounded by complex geometric patterns and background letterforms in deep indigo and violet shades.
A vertical calligraphic painting featuring the complete text of Surah Al-Fatihah rendered in white flowing script, set over an abstract background blending soft red, yellow, and blue hues.
A horizontal artwork showing a dense, circular medallion composed of intricate gold calligraphy, framed by colorful geometric and floral motifs.
A framed canvas presenting a central tear-drop/oval medallion filled with detailed gold calligraphic script, set against a vibrant background of blue, green, and red geometric shapes.
A vertical canvas displaying a dense, multi-layered composition of large, sweeping Arabic letterforms painted in warm gradient shades of yellow, orange, and pink over a dark, textured central arc.
A detailed calligraphic artwork featuring a prominent central teardrop shape filled with dense gold script, surrounded by a complex pattern of geometric tiles in blue, teal, and brown tones.
Mohammad Amjad Alvi:
Mohammad Amjad Alvi:
Muhammad Amjad Alvi is a living human treasure, recognized all over the world as a master calligrapher. He is a gold medalist known for his mastery of traditional Islamic letterforms and qalam techniques, having won numerous awards in both national and international competitions. With a career spanning more than forty years, he has specialized in traditional Arabic and Urdu calligraphy, manuscript illumination, sketching and drawing, fluid acrylic art, mandala creation, and texture preparation. In short, his expertise spans from traditional qalam preparation to advanced forms of fine art and technique. He actively teaches a wide variety of traditional and modern scripts, guiding students from foundational strokes to advanced levels. Dedicated to preserving and sharing his craft. As mentor, he imparts the art of calligraphy with immense dedication and warmth—bridging the digital distance so seamlessly that online sessions feel just like a physical classroom.
Features prominent black lettering in a bold, angular style set against a clean white background. Surrounding the focal script are expressive strokes of orange, gold, and red, anchored by a multi-layered circular mandala medallion on the right containing fine Arabic text.
A vibrant composition dominated by warm, fiery tones. The top section showcases glowing yellow and gold textured strokes over a dark background, while the lower two-thirds display sweeping, layered calligraphic letterforms rendered in intense orange and vermilion shades.
A monochrome visual built on soft grey and deep charcoal background split-tones. A bold central letter form anchors the piece, accompanied by fine micro-script linework and a detailed semi-circular mandala medallion on the upper right in antique gold tones.
Features expressive, flowing white script layered over a abstract, multi-toned background of grey and deep yellow. Two distinct circular medallions containing micro-script are positioned on the left side, accented with fine colorful diacritical marks.
A circular composition centered around an ornate gold-and-red mandala with concentric rings of fine script. A dramatic black crescent motif arches along the left side, bearing fluid, high-contrast white calligraphic strokes.
Set against a dark navy canvas, this artwork features a large circular arrangement. The upper section consists of dense, light-toned script meticulously laid out in concentric arcs, while the bottom section transitions into larger, bold lettering.
Showcases bold, geometric golden letterforms framing a central orange panel. Set against a dark, textured grey background, the main structure is bordered by intricate calligraphic borders and circular manuscript-style emblems.
Built on a deep crimson background, the upper portion features a mosaic grid of multicolored square tiles, each containing different divine names or attributes. At the center, a sweeping, fluid golden script design serves as the main visual anchor.
A long, vertical canvas featuring a deep emerald green background. A large, elegant calligraphic letter form rendered in soft cream and gold occupies the top half, while the lower section features structured manuscript lettering set over a colorful, multi-hued base and flanked by patterned geometric borders.
Features prominent golden lettering in a bold, sweeping format overlaying dynamic blue and yellow fluid background strokes, framed within a warm wood-toned border.
A multi-layered composition on a rich blue background. It combines illuminated manuscript motifs, an orange geometric star enclosing divine names, and a central panel styled like aged parchment with burnt edges featuring traditional script.
Displays elegant, silver-toned Arabic script flowing horizontally across a detailed architectural background featuring dome and minaret structures rendered in warm earth tones.
A circular composition set on a warm, golden-amber background with dark floral accents along the left edge. Bold white script serves as the main visual focal point alongside smaller, traditional black calligraphy.
A stark, textured composition utilizing a monochrome palette. White calligraphy stands out against a distressed grey-and-black backdrop, giving the piece a vintage, stone-engraved quality.
A large canvas split vertically with yellow, grey, and black acrylic wash backgrounds. A central circular emblem contains white calligraphy framed by a ring of red script, surrounded by neat rows of background text.
A detailed composition featuring a geometric star mandala in gold and grey on the right, balanced on the left by vertical bands and sweeping calligraphic letterforms set against a cool grey ground.
A circular composition set on a warm, golden-amber background with dark floral accents along the left edge. Bold white script serves as the main visual focal point alongside smaller, traditional black calligraphy.
Set against an energetic background of red and orange expressive strokes, this piece features a large, bold white focal script juxtaposed with a traditional circular medallion containing fine red calligraphic text on a gold background.
Features a soft blue canvas centered around a golden-yellow crescent arc filled with script, framed by dynamic white calligraphic forms that curve through the composition.
A heavily textured artwork featuring raw, metallic gold foil and black impasto strokes. At the center, a golden circular medallion with intricate micro-script is accented by a sweeping, graceful calligraphy tail.
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