Museum Of The Future’s Calligrapher Mattar Bin Lahej Launches An Exhibition in Jumeirah
As part of the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale, netizens in the UAE can view some of the Emirati artist’s incredible work in Jumeirah
Emirati Calligrapher Mattar Bin Lahej has some of his exquisite pieces on display in a Jumeirah gallery part of the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale.
Mattar Bin Lahej has an extensive portfolio, with some of his most well-known projects behind the calligraphy designs displayed on Dubai’s Museum of the Future. At Mattar Bin Lahej’s Gallery, the pieces on display show Mattar’s abundance of talent, and visitors have the opportunity to view his mural series showcasing his skill of Thuluth script, sculptures displaying his love for the Arabic language, a miniature version of the Museum of the Future and others.
In an interview with the Khaleej Times, the renowned artist said “My work is for the future.” The calligrapher continued to say “It is important to send something to the future that your children or your grandchildren can enjoy. When children are proud of you, that grows with them. I want to encourage all parents to use their children to spread good ideologies to the future.”
The Dubai Calligraphy Biennale has embarked on its 11th edition running for the month of October. It is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.
An array of creatives take part in this event illustrating a variety of cultures and the art of calligraphy which is deeply embedded into Arab history. The Calligraphy Biennale has spread across the city providing individuals the opportunity to immerse themselves into the art world. Exciting projects have been launched such as Lebanese artists, Ahmad Makary’s works spread over three public parks in Dubai. This project is part of the Biennale and in line with Dubai’s Public Art Strategy.
To learn more about the exhibition and events visit their website here.
Photography by Adel Rashid. For more information, visit museumofthefuture.ae
From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s March 2022 issue