150 artists gather at international calligraphy event

Sharjah, April 19 (IANS/WAM) Over 150 artists from 28 countries took part in an annual Arabic calligraphy event here that showcased more than 260 varieties of artwork.

Over 10,000 people from the UAE and Arab countries attended the 10-day-long fourth annual Sharjah Calligraphy Forum here which concluded Saturday.

Live performances, exhibitions and seminars on Arabic calligraphy were part of the event on decorative writing, considered one of the highest art forms of the Arab world.

–IANS/WAM