"Living Line, Living Legacy" - An interview with Master Calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya

In partnership with the Reed Society for the Sacred Arts, QAIC had the privilege to sit down with American master calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya to learn about his early beginnings as a calligrapher, his personal journey with the Islamic faith and its traditions, and how as a teacher he was able to inspire a whole new generation of master calligraphers throughout the world. Hosted by QAIC's Executive Director Fatima Al-Dosari, join us as we explore Mohamed Zakariya's evolution into one of the world's most renowned Islamic calligraphers today and tour many of the works inspired by his unwavering dedication to the craft. QAIC also had the opportunity to exhibit several pieces of Mohamed Zakariya's work and the works of many of his students as part of the "Living Line, Living Legacy" exhibition hosted with the Reed Society for the Sacred Arts at QAIC's headquarters in Washington, DC. We invite you to experience these wonderful works first-hand to fully embrace the beauty and intricate artistry of Islamic calligraphy and to witness Zakariya's own testament regarding the intimate connection between the calligrapher and the "living lines" channeled through his or her pen.