Explore the artistry of Pablo Casado's Arabic calligraphy, ignited by passion and nurtured through dedicated practice.
Casado, born in 1982 in Madrid, Spain, discovered the art of Arabic calligraphy in 2008 after attending an introductory course on nesih calligraphy. Mentored by Nuria Garcia, he journeyed to Istanbul in 2009 to study under renowned calligraphers. Under their guidance, including master calligrapher Davut Bektas and Hassan Celebi, he honed his skills. In 2014, Casado earned his icazet in sulus and nesih styles from Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, signed by Celebi, Ferhat Kurlu, and Garcia. Casado, dedicated to his craft, continues to frequent Istanbul to stay connected with his mentors and refine his work. His attraction to Arabic calligraphy culminated in a lifelong passion, driving him to pursue mastery under the tutelage of esteemed masters and through devoted practice.
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Casado, born in 1982 in Madrid, Spain, discovered the art of Arabic calligraphy in 2008 after attending an introductory course on nesih calligraphy. Mentored by Nuria Garcia, he journeyed to Istanbul in 2009 to study under renowned calligraphers. Under their guidance, including master calligrapher Davut Bektas and Hassan Celebi, he honed his skills. In 2014, Casado earned his icazet in sulus and nesih styles from Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, signed by Celebi, Ferhat Kurlu, and Garcia. Casado, dedicated to his craft, continues to frequent Istanbul to stay connected with his mentors and refine his work. His attraction to Arabic calligraphy culminated in a lifelong passion, driving him to pursue mastery under the tutelage of esteemed masters and through devoted practice.
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Presented by San Francisco Public Library
Explore the artistry of Pablo Casado's Arabic calligraphy, ignited by passion and nurtured through dedicated practice.
Casado, born in 1982 in Madrid, Spain, discovered the art of Arabic calligraphy in 2008 after attending an introductory course on nesih calligraphy. Mentored by Nuria Garcia, he journeyed to Istanbul in 2009 to study under renowned calligraphers. Under their guidance, including master calligrapher Davut Bektas and Hassan Celebi, he honed his skills. In 2014, Casado earned his icazet in sulus and nesih styles from Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, signed by Celebi, Ferhat Kurlu, and Garcia. Casado, dedicated to his craft, continues to frequent Istanbul to stay connected with his mentors and refine his work. His attraction to Arabic calligraphy culminated in a lifelong passion, driving him to pursue mastery under the tutelage of esteemed masters and through devoted practice.
Free
Presented by San Francisco Public Library
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Casado, born in 1982 in Madrid, Spain, discovered the art of Arabic calligraphy in 2008 after attending an introductory course on nesih calligraphy. Mentored by Nuria Garcia, he journeyed to Istanbul in 2009 to study under renowned calligraphers. Under their guidance, including master calligrapher Davut Bektas and Hassan Celebi, he honed his skills. In 2014, Casado earned his icazet in sulus and nesih styles from Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture, signed by Celebi, Ferhat Kurlu, and Garcia. Casado, dedicated to his craft, continues to frequent Istanbul to stay connected with his mentors and refine his work. His attraction to Arabic calligraphy culminated in a lifelong passion, driving him to pursue mastery under the tutelage of esteemed masters and through devoted practice.
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Presented by San Francisco Public Library
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