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Abstract Calligraphy with Blue Crescent - shown to scale
Eyad M

Abstract Calligraphy with Blue Crescent, 1983

Estimated price$1,400 – $2,600

Printmaking

40 × 30 cm | 15.7 × 11.8 in

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About the work

Bold Arabic calligraphic forms swirl upward beneath a large luminous crescent shape rendered in soft teal and white against a deep black ground, with accents of red and gold animating the composition.

Eyad M (Iraq).

Printmaking, 30 × 40 cm, 1983.

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

Medium
Size
40 × 30 cm | 15.7 × 11.8 in
Year
1983
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Black and White, Yellow
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Eyad M — Printmaking , 30 × 40 cm (representative image)
Eyad M

Iraq

Eyad al-Musawi, born in Baghdad in 1955, is an Iraqi artist renowned for his deep engagement with Islamic art and architecture. His work intricately weaves elements of Islamic architectural motifs with contemporary artistic expressions, reflecting a profound connection to his cultural heritage. Al-Musawi's artistic journey has been marked by extensive studies and explorations across various countries, including Kuwait, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates. In 1979, he participated in the Asilah Cultural and Artistic Festival in Morocco, showcasing his commitment to the international art scene.

In the late 1980s, al-Musawi pursued higher education in Canada, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Arts and a High Diploma in Arts Studies from Concordia University in Montreal. His artistic philosophy emphasizes the fusion of traditional Islamic art with modern techniques, aiming to create a harmonious blend that resonates with both historical significance and contemporary relevance. Al-Musawi's works have been exhibited in various international venues, contributing to the global appreciation of Iraqi art.

Currently residing in Canada, al-Musawi continues to produce art that challenges conventional perspectives, often incorporating three-dimensional elements inspired by Sufi mysticism and the poetry of Jalal ad-Din al-Rumi. His innovative approach seeks to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western artistic traditions, offering viewers a unique visual experience that transcends cultural boundaries.

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Printmaking

Images made by transferring ink from a prepared surface — etching, lithography, screenprint, woodcut — usually in limited editions. Iraqi artists such as Rafa Nasiri helped make printmaking a serious modern art form across the Arab world.
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Calligraphic Abstraction

Also known as Hurufiyya, this movement reimagines Arabic letters as pure abstract form — a defining current of modern Arab art that fuses centuries of calligraphic heritage with contemporary abstraction.
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