Art in Japan often comes from a philosophical standpoint, where the process is equally important as the result. This is particularly true when it comes to the Japanese calligraphy art of shodo. On the ...

Calligraphy is derived from the Greek words “Kallos” meaning “beauty” and “Graphein” meaning “to write”. Thousands of years ago, there were no fancy pens or pencils in ancient civilisations like Egypt ...

Many of us would struggle to recall the last time we wrote anything substantial by hand. Digital devices often feel more convenient and efficient. But research shows that the intricate motor skills ...

Chinese calligraphy is more than brush-and-ink writing — it embodies Confucianism, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, and yin and yang ...

Xu Jiong, Chao Chung-hsiang and Tang Chang brought calligraphy and ink landscapes with Western sensibilities to the fair.

What can you make in fifteen seconds? You can’t knit a hat or sew a dress. You can’t cook a meal or bake a cake. You can’t 3-D print a thingamabob or build your IKEA hack. But you can write a word.

Doha, Qatar: As soon as one steps into Abdul Kareem’s studio, you will be filled with awe. The vibrant colours, palettes, canvases, and brushes create a mesmerising sight. Abdul Kareem is popularly ...

The state got its first Calligraphy Gallery for Malayalam (it was inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram on August 2) thanks to Narayana Bhattathiri, better known as artist Bhattathiri, who is credited for ...