{"author":"Jan Brennenstuhl","categories":["Graffiti, Marker \u0026 Spray Cans"],"cover":{"alt":"Arabic Graffiti - Middle East Calligraphy","height":840,"src":"https://www.urbanartcore.com/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book1.jpg","width":1880},"credit":"","date":"2011-04-19T12:44:30Z","description":"One of the most inspiring things is to explore alphabets and calligraphy of other cultures. Now there’s a first reference book about Arabic graffiti...","html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArabic Calligraphy\u003c/em\u003e | German publisher \u003cem\u003e“From Here To Fame”\u003c/em\u003e is going to release a new book about \u003cem\u003e“Arabic Graffiti”\u003c/em\u003e, for what reason there are some release parties planned in Berlin!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features artworks and thoughts of local and international urban artists, graffiti writers and calligraphers, like \u003cstrong\u003eHassan Massoudy\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMalik Anas Al-Rajab\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eeL Seed\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHest1\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJulien Breton\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"/latlas-giant-paste-ups/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL’Atlas\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAerosol Arabic\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNative \u0026amp; ZenTwO\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eZepha\u003c/strong\u003e aka Vincent Abadie Hafez, \u003cstrong\u003eTypism\u003c/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAkut\u003c/strong\u003e and many more!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arab-revolution-graffiti\"\u003eArab Revolution Graffiti\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a part of the International Design Conference in the \u003cem\u003e“Haus der Kulturen der Welt”\u003c/em\u003e in Berlin, there will be a photo exhibition about Arab revolution graffiti as well as a book presentation and lecture by Pascal Zoghbi - 19.-21. May 2011.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arabic-graffiti--exhibition\"\u003eArabic Graffiti – Exhibition\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn May 21st, Common Ground Gallery Berlin will present an exhibition about Arabic graffiti and hosts the official book release party.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArabic Graffiti brings together artists [\u0026hellip;] who merge Arabic calligraphy with the art of graffiti writing, street art and urban culture. In addition to a rich assortment of photos featuring Arabic graffiti and street art styles, it includes essays by distinguished authors and scene experts, in which they explore the traditional elements, modern approaches, and the socio-political and cultural backgrounds which have shaped Arabic graffiti movements in the Middle East. (\u003ca href=\"http://www.fromheretofame.com/books/arabic.html\"\u003efromheretofame.com\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds really interesting and of course inspiring, for what reason I will definitively take a closer look at this book! In my eyes it’s worth for every graffiti enthusiasts or writer to expand the own view on other alphabets to get in touch with new forms and to be inspired by alternative styles\u0026hellip;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3937946268/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=berlinstreeta-21\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;camp=1638\u0026amp;creative=6742\u0026amp;creativeASIN=3937946268\"\u003egrab your copy now\u003c/a\u003e, visit one of the release events or take a look at \u003ca href=\"http://issuu.com/fhtf/docs/arabic_graffiti_teaser/10\"\u003ethe online preview\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"archive-figure historical-figure\"\u003e\u003cpicture style=\"--image-width: 2000px; --image-ratio: 2000 / 1280\" data-source-width=\"2000\" data-source-height=\"1280\" data-width-cap=\"1440\" data-height-cap=\"1280\"\u003e\n  \u003csource type=\"image/avif\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_c4c104a389530f90.avif 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_68979c6af00a96b8.avif 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_8067c0a566fae67d.avif 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\"\u003e\n  \u003csource type=\"image/webp\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_452bb6e6e5a0dca4.webp 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_fc8b26396d0e5337.webp 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_5524b9b3e99941b1.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_40e4af584eccf579.jpg\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_d5d96a0ff13794b9.jpg 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_4df77758f7ff5a84.jpg 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book_hu_40e4af584eccf579.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\" width=\"1440\" height=\"922\" alt=\"arabic graffiti book\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003earabic graffiti book\u003c/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c/figure\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"archive-figure historical-figure\"\u003e\u003cpicture style=\"--image-width: 2000px; --image-ratio: 2000 / 1280\" data-source-width=\"2000\" data-source-height=\"1280\" data-width-cap=\"1440\" data-height-cap=\"1280\"\u003e\n   \u003csource type=\"image/avif\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_7a081b72f200c12e.avif 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_a41296f5f35c5aea.avif 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_1763a09cb3680a09.avif 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\"\u003e\n   \u003csource type=\"image/webp\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_781c2694e0f98259.webp 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_614f47f7d5814f4.webp 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_66e0ddb62bf7bbed.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg src=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_38a07ed33ace5dbc.jpg\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_e25b714bc2a803f4.jpg 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_655d386a90215e0e.jpg 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy_hu_38a07ed33ace5dbc.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\" width=\"1440\" height=\"922\" alt=\"arabic calligraphy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n \u003c/picture\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003earabic calligraphy\u003c/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c/figure\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"archive-figure historical-figure\"\u003e\u003cpicture style=\"--image-width: 2000px; --image-ratio: 2000 / 1280\" data-source-width=\"2000\" data-source-height=\"1280\" data-width-cap=\"1440\" data-height-cap=\"1280\"\u003e\n   \u003csource type=\"image/avif\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_7fb38c2edd342fa1.avif 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_919b5dcaa6a21a98.avif 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_b63a51a62a722439.avif 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\"\u003e\n   \u003csource type=\"image/webp\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_a617c5ae3912d3c1.webp 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_f35265afda03e808.webp 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_e18669dd6bf4d30d.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg src=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_b1c4176d54c6576a.jpg\" srcset=\"/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_1ab5bb9a91958fbc.jpg 480w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_b8aa829f24f1447d.jpg 960w, /arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti_hu_b1c4176d54c6576a.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) calc(100vw - 36px), min(960px, calc(100vw - 96px))\" width=\"1440\" height=\"922\" alt=\"arabic graffiti\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\n \u003c/picture\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003earabic graffiti\u003c/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c/figure\u003e\n\nPhotos via \u003ca href=\"http://www.slanted.de/eintrag/arabic-graffiti\"\u003eslanted.de\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","markdown":"\n\n\n\n*Arabic Calligraphy* | German publisher *“From Here To Fame”* is going to release a new book about *“Arabic Graffiti”*, for what reason there are some release parties planned in Berlin!\n\nThe book features artworks and thoughts of local and international urban artists, graffiti writers and calligraphers, like **Hassan Massoudy**, **Malik Anas Al-Rajab**, **eL Seed**, **Hest1**, **Julien Breton**, [**L’Atlas**](/latlas-giant-paste-ups/), **Aerosol Arabic**, **Native \u0026 ZenTwO**, **Zepha** aka Vincent Abadie Hafez, **Typism**, **Akut** and many more!\n\n\n## Arab Revolution Graffiti\n\nAs a part of the International Design Conference in the *“Haus der Kulturen der Welt”* in Berlin, there will be a photo exhibition about Arab revolution graffiti as well as a book presentation and lecture by Pascal Zoghbi - 19.-21. May 2011.\n\n\n## Arabic Graffiti – Exhibition\n\nOn May 21st, Common Ground Gallery Berlin will present an exhibition about Arabic graffiti and hosts the official book release party.\n\n\u003e Arabic Graffiti brings together artists [...] who merge Arabic calligraphy with the art of graffiti writing, street art and urban culture. In addition to a rich assortment of photos featuring Arabic graffiti and street art styles, it includes essays by distinguished authors and scene experts, in which they explore the traditional elements, modern approaches, and the socio-political and cultural backgrounds which have shaped Arabic graffiti movements in the Middle East. ([fromheretofame.com](http://www.fromheretofame.com/books/arabic.html))\n\nSounds really interesting and of course inspiring, for what reason I will definitively take a closer look at this book! In my eyes it’s worth for every graffiti enthusiasts or writer to expand the own view on other alphabets to get in touch with new forms and to be inspired by alternative styles...\n\nJust [grab your copy now](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3937946268/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026tag=berlinstreeta-21\u0026linkCode=as2\u0026camp=1638\u0026creative=6742\u0026creativeASIN=3937946268), visit one of the release events or take a look at [the online preview](http://issuu.com/fhtf/docs/arabic_graffiti_teaser/10)!\n\n![arabic graffiti book](\u003chttps://www.urbanartcore.com/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti-book.jpg\u003e)\n\narabic graffiti book ![arabic calligraphy](\u003chttps://www.urbanartcore.com/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-calligraphy.jpg\u003e)\n\narabic calligraphy ![arabic graffiti](\u003chttps://www.urbanartcore.com/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/arabic-graffiti.jpg\u003e)\n\narabic graffiti \nPhotos via [slanted.de](http://www.slanted.de/eintrag/arabic-graffiti).\n","tags":["Typography","Calligraphy","Arab Street Art","Art Book"],"title":"Arabic Graffiti - Middle East Calligraphy","url":"https://www.urbanartcore.com/arabic-graffiti-middle-east-calligraphy/"}