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13th International Arabic Calligraphy Festival opens in Algeria
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Event brings together calligraphers from 11 countries to celebrate classical and contemporary styles
MEDEA, Algeria (MNTV) – The 13th International Cultural Festival of Arabic Calligraphy opened at Medea’s main public reading library, drawing national and international calligraphers to celebrate the historic art form.
The event aims to preserve Arabic calligraphy’s rich heritage and foster artistic exchange among seasoned and emerging artists, reported Algeria’s El-Watan.
The event features 63 participating calligraphers, including 40 artists from 20 Algerian provinces and 22 others from Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Jordan, Libya, Malaysia, China, Iran, Pakistan, and Iraq, according to the festival’s curator Abderrazak Karabernou.
A highlight of the festival is a public exhibition showcasing more than 100 works in both classical and lettrism (Houroufi) styles. The exhibition will remain open to visitors until Thursday.
Workshops focusing on traditional calligraphic styles such as Thuluth, Kufi, Diwani, and Houroufi are being held throughout the event.
These sessions are accompanied by lectures and meetings led by both Algerian and foreign masters of calligraphy, covering diverse writing styles and advanced artistic techniques.
“This event is an opportunity to preserve this ancestral art, highlight the high level of creativity Arabic calligraphy has reached, and support efforts to pass down this cultural legacy,” Karabernou said.
“It also provides a platform for calligraphers to share expertise and for young artists to learn directly from seasoned professionals.”
This year’s edition pays tribute to the late Abdelhamid Skender (1939–2025), one of Algeria’s most esteemed calligraphers.
Skender served for many years as the official calligrapher at the Presidency of the Republic and taught at the School of Fine Arts for a decade.
His body of work, which earned national and international recognition, continues to inspire new generations of artists.
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