‘Lines Without Borders’, bilingual exhibition of Khayyam’s poems underway in Tehran
An exhibition of Omar Khayyam’s famous Rubaiyat (quatrains), written in both Persian and Latin scripts, opened in Tehran, showcasing the artistic talents of two Iranian calligraphers.
The exhibition, titled ‘Lines Without Borders,’ features the works of Parisa Eftekhari and Niloufar Fattahi, who have brought the 11th-century poet’s verses to life with their beautiful handwriting.
According to ISNA, the exhibition will run from November 8 to 14 and will be held at the Iranian Art Museum Garden. The Persian section of the exhibition has been penned by Eftekhari, a skilled calligrapher who specializes in writing with pen and pencil, while the Latin section, which features the translation of Khayyam’s Rubaiyat by Edward FitzGerald, has been written by Fattahi, a renowned Latin calligraphy artist.
The two artists have taken a novel approach to calligraphy, focusing on the capabilities of writing with a pen.
As Fattahi noted, “We wanted to push the boundaries of traditional calligraphy and experiment with new techniques and tools.” Eftekhari added, “We hope that our exhibition will inspire a new generation of calligraphers to explore the art form.”