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Artists gather in Madinah for Ministry of Culture’s ‘Paths to the Soul’ calligraphy exhibition 

RIYADH: The “Scripts and Calligraphy: Paths to the Soul” exhibition being held at the Madinah Arts Center in the holy city is highlighting the spiritual dimensions of the art form through historical and contemporary works.

Organized by the Ministry of Culture under the patronage of Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman, the Oct. 15 to Dec. 23 exhibition details the history of Arabic calligraphy through the ages, highlighting its aesthetic and functional dimensions as an art form and a symbol of identity and heritage.

Madinah’s hosting of the exhibition is important due to the city’s spiritual importance in Islamic civilization and history.

The exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to embark on an immersive emotional journey of discovery, realizing the value of Arabic calligraphy as a cultural treasure and a manifestation of the Kingdom’s heritage.

It also aims to highlight the importance of Arabic calligraphy as an essential element in Arab identity.

Randa Fahmy, founder and chief fesigner of Egypt’s Randa Fahmy Design Associates, who is taking part in the event as a specialist, told Arab News: “The success of the exhibition is a direct result of the incredibly passionate and creative team