Calligrapher Saher al-Kaabi

Saturday, 22 August | 13:00–13:30
Place: Palestinian Museum Facebook page

Calligrapher Saher al-Kaabi sheds light on Gardens of Arabic Calligraphy, a book written by the late master calligrapher, Mohammad Siyam. In addition to highlighting Siyam’s contributions to Arabic calligraphy, al-Kaabi also discusses the history of Arabic calligraphy in Palestine and especially in Jerusalem. Al-Kaabi will also demonstrate zincography, a printing technique commonly used in Siyam’s day.