SCRIPTS & LETTERS

Scripts & Letters offers an overview of the evolution of script and writing in contemporary Iranian art, bringing together classical calligraphy by masters alongside modern and innovative works by both established and emerging artists. The exhibition traces the transformation of writing from a highly structured traditional practice into a flexible and expressive contemporary artistic language.

Within the Iranian understanding of art, writing has long been regarded as the materialisation of the spiritual. At its highest level, it is believed to reach a peak of aesthetic beauty approaching the divine. This profound esteem for calligraphy reflects its spiritual significance within Iranian culture and its position as one of the foremost artistic traditions throughout the history of Iran.

The close relationship between calligraphy, literature, and Persian poetry can be traced throughout the history of Persian art. Letters and words have provided…