BANGALORE (Dispatches) -- Hundreds of calligraphy lovers and art enthusiasts thronged to the Falcon’s Den at the Prestige Falcon Towers on the second day of the three-day multilingual calligraphy exhibition and seminar organized by the Institute of Indo Islamic Art and Culture (IIIAC).
Several renowned calligraphers from across the world who came to the city to attend the event interacted with the visitors and amazed them with their fine artworks in real time.
The calligraphers penned the names and initials of the visitors as a token of appreciation for their attendance at the event to appreciate the art.
Sarina Ghazaei (Iran), Ali Hasan Al Jad (Bahrain), Muhammad (Delhi), Mohsen Ghareeb (Bahrain), M Efdaluddin Kilic (Turkey), Narjes Noureddin (UAE), Tagalsir Hasan (Sudan), Ibrahim Abdullah Hussein Al-Zayer (Saudi Arabia) Farid Abdul Rahim Al Ali (Kuwait), Sara Abidi (UAE) were among the calligraphers present on the second day of the event along with other Indian artists whose work is also on display at the exhibition.
During the panel discussion that was held in the afternoon session, Efdaluddin Kilic and Mohsen Ghareeb interacted with the audience and shared their knowledge and experience on calligraphy. Efdaluddin Kilic also briefed an introduction and history of calligraphy.
“You need to be patient and dedicated if you ever want to try your hand at calligraphy. Nobody can become a good calligrapher without having dedication and passion towards it.” Efdaluddin said in his address.
The last day of the three-day event was held on Sunday at the Falcon’s Den of Prestige Falcon Towers at the Brunton Road.