Arabic Calligraphy with Decorative Border

Nassar Mansour (b. 1967, Jordan) is a prominent Jordanian artist and calligrapher renowned for his mastery of Arabic calligraphy, particularly within the Diwani and Thuluth scripts. Mansour’s work is characterized by a meticulous approach to classical calligraphic traditions, often exploring the interplay between text, geometry, and abstraction. He is recognized for his innovative yet reverent interpretations of traditional scripts, which have contributed to the contemporary revival of Islamic calligraphy.

Mansour has exhibited internationally, with notable institutional exhibitions including the British Museum in London, where his works have been displayed as part of the museum’s Islamic art collections. He has also participated in exhibitions at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha and the Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial, underscoring his significance in the field of contemporary calligraphy. In addition to his artistic practice, Mansour is an accomplished scholar, holding a PhD in the history of Islamic art and calligraphy, and has published extensively on the subject.

His works have appeared at major auction houses, including Sotheby’s and Christie’s, where his calligraphic pieces have attracted collectors interested in both contemporary and classical Islamic art. Nassar Mansour continues to live and work in Jordan, contributing to the global appreciation and understanding of Arabic calligraphy through both his art and academic endeavors.