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Mastering (& Mentoring) Arabic Calligraphy | Wissam Shawkat

In this episode of the afikra podcast, we're joined by Iraqi artist Wissam Shawkat who's had groundbreaking contributions to the fields of calligraphy, design, and type design from the Arab world. We delve into Wissam's journey from his early fascination with Arabic calligraphy to the development of his unique style "Al Wissam", marking a significant evolution in the traditional art form. 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Discovering a Passion for Calligraphy 4:01 Mastering Arabic Calligraphy: The Self-Taught Path 5:53 Decoding "Sign Shop" and Early Inspirations 7:08 Essential Calligraphy Books and Learning Resources 8:40 Exploring Main Styles and the Birth of "Al Wissam" 12:54 Traditionalists' Reaction to "Al Wissam" 14:07 Bridging the Old with the New: "New Classic" Style 16:07 The Art of Color and Text in Calligraphy 17:39 Key Influences in Wissam's Calligraphic Journey 20:49 Embracing Abstraction in Calligraphy 23:53 Public Reception of Wissam's Innovations 26:08 Artistic Inspirations Behind the Canvas 27:29 The Handmade vs Digital Debate 28:01 Mentorship and Passing on the Tradition 28:44 Spotlight on Current Projects 30:00 Quick Q&A 34:25 Engineering Insights in Artistic Work 35:24 Tools of the Trade: Wissam's Favorites 36:53 Calligraphy Tips for Beginners 39:26 Navigating Calligraphy as a Left-Handed Artist 41:45 Future Workshops and Expanding Globally 42:50 Transitioning to Virtual Learning 45:22 iPad Pro and Digital Tools 47:40 Calligraphy as an Emotional and Physical Exercise 49:00 Preferred Inks and Materials 50:57 Recommendations for Future afikra Guests Wissam Shawkat is a multifaceted Iraqi artist and a pioneer in contemporary Arabic calligraphy, who has revolutionized the field with his innovative style "Al Wissam". Blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetic sensibilities, Wissam's work transcends cultural boundaries, making him a celebrated figure in the art world. His dedication to mentorship and education continues to inspire a new generation of artists both in the Middle East and globally. Connect with Wissam and check out his website 👉   / wissamshawkat   👉 https://www.wissamshawkat.com/ Theme music: Peninsular, Tarek Yamani 🔊 https://spoti.fi/47I59ns Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉   / mikey_mu   FOLLOW & RATE THE AFIKRA PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast... » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nafoF1... » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1014... THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series:    • 🎙️ The afikra Podcast   ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram:   / afikra_   🔗 Facebook:   / afikra.official   🔗 Twitter:   / afikra   #WissamShawkat #ArabicCalligraphy #AlWissam #ArtDesign #TypeDesign #ContemporaryCalligraphy #IraqiArtist #DigitalCalligraphy #ArtEducation #CalligraphyWorkshop #ArtInnovation #CulturalHeritage #afikra