Arabic Graphic Design & a Visual Memoir of the Egyptian Revolution | Bahia Shehab
In this conversation, we discussed Bahia Shehab's works as a multidisciplinary artist, designer, political activist, and historian whose work focuses on the interaction and intersection of modern identity and ancient cultural heritage.
Bahia Shehab is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, political activist, and historian whose work focuses on the interaction and intersection of modern identity and ancient cultural heritage. Her imaginative combination of calligraphy and Islamic art history produced cutting-edge, beautiful, impactful street art during the Arab Spring and continues to inform her work as an educator and designer. She investigates art history to reinterpret contemporary Arab politics, feminist discourse, and social issues. Her research is largely concerned with understanding the Arabic letters and has been preoccupied with Arabic calligraphy in much of her work. Her work has been displayed in exhibitions around the world and she has received several awards and recognition for her achievements.
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