Calligrapher Dr. Nihad Dukhan
2D Sculpting
The process of producing Arabic calligraphy letters that possess life-like forms resembles “sculpting in two dimensions.”
Nihad Dukhan is a certified master of Arabic and Islamic calligraphy and a professor of mechanical engineering. He received his Ijazah (master of calligraphy degree) in Thuluth and Naskh styles from Istanbul grand master calligrapher Hasan Çelebi in 2009, and in Taliq style in 2013 from master calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya. He studied the two styles Dewanee and Dewani Jali with Abdul Razzak Qaraqash. He also studied Taliq Jali with Mustafa Parıldar and Riqaa’ with Mahfod Thunnon. Dukhan has developed his personal modern form of Arabic calligraphy around 1989. His work has been exhibited and sold around the world. Professor Dukhan is active in promoting Arabic/Islamic calligraphy and increasing people’s awareness of its cultural significance through exhibits, lectures and workshops. www.ndukhan.com Instagram: nihad.dukhan and arabic.calligraphy.designs WhatsApp: 001 248 217 2532
