In contemporary Iranian art, Korosh Ghazimorad, 55, is a leading artist known for his unique approach to blending traditional calligraphy with modern artistic expressions. With a degree in wood ...

Karim Jabbari still remembers how painful it was to walk down the street with his family as a child and see his neighbors turn away. “No one was willing to talk to us in public,” he says. Jabbari’s ...

The traditional calligraphy of the Korean alphabet Hangeul will be designated as part of the country's National Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Korea Heritage Service said Tuesday. The state-run ...

My journey into Korean culture began, like many others, through music and dramas. Over time, however, my curiosity moved beyond entertainment and toward understanding the deeper artistic and ...

TUNIS — Tunisia's president has become a surprise champion of Arabic calligraphy in his country, shining a light on the artistic tradition as Arab states lobby for its recognition by UNESCO. President ...

When traditional calligraphy meets modern techniques, expect a masterpiece. Working along these lines, eight artists showcased their work at Satrang Gallery on Monday. Titled “Huroof,” the collection ...

It's just an ordinary day in a Beijing office building. A secretary in her 20s finishes a business report on the computer. She prints it out, and hands it to her boss next door. "Good job!" With pen ...

VietNamNet Bridge – As the most important event of the year in Vietnam, Tet (Lunar New Year) offers many traditional customs, including calligraphy. VietNamNet Bridge – As the most important event of ...

Backed by its time-honored and prosperous brush pen making industry, Yinping town in Zaozhuang, Shandong province has opened a museum dedicated to promoting traditional calligraphy culture. The museum ...

One year ago, as the art market shivered in the global economic downturn, few would have predicted a warm outcome to the big autumn auctions of 2009, barometers of market confidence. Contrary to most ...