Tunisian multimedia visual artist Nja Mahdaoui (b. 1937) is one of the most prolific and notable contemporary artists of the Arab world. Celebrated as a choreographer of letters and explorer of signs, he is one of the pioneers of abstract calligraphy. His unprecedented approach, based on what he refers to as free ‘calligrams’ or ‘graphemes’, emptied of any dialectic content, allowed him to express the intrinsic aesthetic qualities of Arabic letters and has inspired many followers. His works can be found in many private and public collections such as the British Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Institut du Monde Arabe, MATHAF, MACAM Tunis, IAMM Kuala Lumpur and the Dubai & Sharjah Collections...
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Artists of the Middle East: 1900 to Now, by Saeb Eigner
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Common Grounds
Art Dubai, Madinat Jumairah 18 - 20 Apr 2025Curated by Shamsa Al Qubaisi, Maryam Al Zaabi and Sara Al Sulaimani, and mentored by curatorial advisors Nada Shabout and Magali Arriola. Common Grounds is curated by three students of... -
The Barjeel Collection at the AUS Library
American University of Sharjah Library 1 Apr 2024 - 1 Apr 2026AUS Library transforms into cultural hub with Arab art showcase. The American University of Sharjah (AUS) community embark on an exciting cultural journey as the AUS Library becomes the canvas...
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Arabic Music Days
Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin 7 Sep 2022 -
2015 - بصمة" المهداوي"
شربل داغر كتب جان-جاك روسو قديماً عن أن اللغة للإنسان تمثل تلك 'الإضافة' (supplément)، ذلك الشيء 'المزيد'، ما يعزز ويقوي من طاقاته وقدراته. ولو طلبت استكمال قول روسو لقلت بأن... -
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1967 - Nja Mahdaoui
Catalogue de l'exposition personelle à la galerie galerie Numero , du 23 Mars au 4 Avril 1967, à Milan. Riccardo Averini , présentant l'œuvre de Nja Mahdaoui dans une exposition...
