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Arabic Calligraphy with Multilingual Script - shown to scale
Ali Omer Ermes

Arabic Calligraphy with Multilingual Script, 1992

Estimated price$2,450 – $4,550

Silkscreen on Paper

55 × 72 cm | 21.7 × 28.3 in

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About the work

A sweeping arc of dark ink dominates a richly textured background covered in scripts from dozens of world languages, each phrase a variation on a universal call for justice and peace on earth. The composition blends bold calligraphic forms with a mosaic of multilingual handwriting, creating a layered and culturally resonant visual dialogue.

Ali Omer Ermes (Libya, 1945–2021).

Silkscreen on Paper, 72 × 55 cm, 1992.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
55 × 72 cm | 21.7 × 28.3 in
Year
1992
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Brown, Yellow, Black and White
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Ali Omer Ermes — Silkscreen On Paper, 72 × 55 cm (representative image)
Ali Omer Ermes

Libya, b. 1945–2021

Ali Omar Ermes (علي عمر الرميص), born in Libya in 1945 and passing in 2021, was a prominent artist celebrated for his innovative integration of Arabic calligraphy with contemporary visual art. Ermes’s work is distinguished by its vibrant use of color and dynamic compositions, where traditional Arabic script becomes both a visual and conceptual focal point. His paintings often explore themes of cultural identity, heritage, and the power of language, blending classical calligraphic forms with modern artistic sensibilities.

Ermes’s art has been exhibited in major institutions worldwide, including the British Museum and the Smithsonian Institution, reflecting his significant influence on both Middle Eastern and international art scenes. His works have also been featured in exhibitions at the Tate Britain and the State Hermitage Museum, underscoring his global reach. In the auction market, Ermes’s paintings have appeared at leading houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s, where they have attracted considerable attention from collectors seeking contemporary Arab art. His legacy endures as a bridge between tradition and modernity, celebrated for elevating Arabic calligraphy to new artistic heights.

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