The "Arabic Calligraphy in Tunisia... Identity and Creativity" exhibition concluded Thursday at Katara Cultural Village, featuring 18 calligraphic works of Tunisian artist Tawfik Issawi.
Katara organised the two-day exhibition in co-operation with the Tunisian embassy in Doha as part of its efforts to promote cultural exchange and celebrate the beauty of Arabic calligraphy.
Katara deputy director-general Saif Saad al-Dosari attended the opening on Wednesday, along with Tunisian ambassador Farhad Khalifa and Issawi, along with other ambassadors accredited to Qatar, intellectuals, artists, and those interested in Arabic calligraphy.
Visitors were treated to artworks that combined technical precision with the aesthetic and spiritual dimensions of Arabic script, reflecting the depth of the Tunisian artistic experience in this field.
Issawi delivered a lecture on "Tunisian Calligraphy: Evolution and Formative Aesthetics", in which he presented an artistic and intellectual analysis of the origins of Arabic calligraphy in Tunisia and its development throughout different historical periods.
He highlighted the most important Tunisian calligraphic styles, their artistic characteristics, and their role in preserving cultural identity and fostering contemporary creativity.
Tunisian envoy Khalifa said that organising the event reflects the commitment to strengthening Tunisian culture in Qatar.
He said that Arabic calligraphy is not merely a visual art form, but a language of the soul, a vessel of identity, and a bridge connecting the past with the present.
Khalifa added that the Tunisian school of Arabic calligraphy represents a unique model that combines historical depth with openness, reflecting the richness of the Tunisian cultural experience.
He also highlighted Tunisian, Arab, and international efforts to celebrate Arabic calligraphy and emphasise its depth, deep roots, and close connection to Arab and Islamic identity.
The envoy lauded fruitful co-operation with Katara, considering this cultural collaboration a reflection of the deep fraternal relations between Tunisia and Qatar and an affirmation of the shared belief in the importance of culture and the arts in promoting dialogue and rapprochement between peoples.
