RAWALPINDI: A week-long calligraphy exhibition of the works by senior artist Mohammad Azeem Iqbal concluded at the Rawalpindi Arts Council on Friday.

Iran’s Cultural Attaché Dr Mehdi Taheri was the chief guest on the occasion. A large number of art enthusiasts, teachers, students and the general public visited the exhibition and appreciated the distinctive style of Islamic art on display.

The exhibition featured Mohammad Azeem Iqbal’s unique Islamic artworks, showcasing Islamic calligraphy, traditional motifs and spiritual aesthetics. Azeem Iqbal’s calligraphic works have previously been displayed at the Pakistan National Council of Arts, Lok Virsa, National Book Foundation, Allama Iqbal Open University, Quaid-i-Azam University and various embassies.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr Mehdi Taheri said Mohammad Azeem Iqbal’s artworks reflected Islamic civilisation and culture. He emphasised that the artist had highlighted the intricacies of Islamic calligraphy with great skill and devotion. He further added that such exhibitions not only promoted fine arts but also helped introduce the younger generation to Islamic culture and history.

Azeem Iqbal said he had prepared his works using natural elements like leather, deer skin, wood, stone, copper, bronze lead beads, hand made paper, gold leaves, imbued with Aab-i-Zamzam on hand made paper (Wasli) and also historical thematic mural calligraphic panel prepared with different materials which were traditionally used during Islamic period.

RAC Resident Sajjad Hussain told Dawn that the work of the artist was enough to prove the maturity of the work and his grip on the calligraphy.

“It is unique exhibition which provided opportunity to the budding artists to learn from the senior,” he said.

Published in Dawn, March 29th, 2025