Keyani Wellness

What happens when ancient script meets contemporary art? Join us at Keyani for an evening with Wissam Shawkat, an award winning Iraqi artist, master calligrapher, and the visionary reshaping modern Arabic typography.

In this rare talk, Wissam shares his personal journey with Arabic calligraphy: from tradition to innovation, discipline to creative freedom. Discover the stories, struggles, and breakthroughs behind his iconic work.

Whether you work with words, design, or simply love great stories of mastery, this talk is for you.

📅 Thursday, 11 June
⏰ 7 pm
💴 AED 100
📍 Keyani Wellness Centre

Born in Basra, Iraq, Wissam Shawkat is largely self-taught and has spent decades breaking traditional boundaries to position Arabic letterforms as a medium for global abstract art.  His work departs from classic calligraphy, yet maintains its craftsmanship. Since 2003 he has been working on a new script named after himself (Al Wissam Style), and in recent years, he started ‘Calligraforms’, an art movement that merges the graphic qualities found in classic letterforms and western Abstraction and Cubism.

Wissam has had many solo shows and participated in many exhibitions. His calligraphy and typography designs have appeared in many books and magazines about art and design as well as commisions from leading brands around the world.

Call 058 5870799 to book your spot now ✨

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