As part of the Breaking Boundaries II exhibition, in partnership with Dubai Culture, Diaa Allam will host a live performance at Firetti Contemporary, during which he will create a live painting from his Virtues series.
Celebrated for revolutionizing the traditional art form of Arabic calligraphy, Diaa Allam combines ancient techniques with innovative approaches to bridge the gap between history and the future. While his calligraphy can be described as freestyle, Diaa Allam's experience as an architect and urban planner imparts a uniquely distinctive feel to his lettering style, shaping sizes, forms, and shadows into a viscerally pleasing aesthetic.
Please RSVP here to attend the live performance.
As a multi-disciplinary artist, Diaa Allam has spent over a decade perfecting his expertise in Arabic calligraphy, mural painting, 3D calligraphy, and digital design. Additionally, by harnessing new technologies such as NFTs, the Metaverse, AI, and augmented/virtual reality, Diaa Allam aspires to spread the beauty of Arabic calligraphy and uphold Arabic culture's influence in the inevitably digital future of art."
