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TEHRAN -- A collection of works by Iranian calligrapher couple Amir-Ahmad Falsafi and Elaheh Khatami is on display at the 17th edition of Islamic Arts Festival in Sharjah.
The collection is composed of a selection of works, which focus on art and science, the main theme of the festival this year, the Persian service of Honaronline, a Persian news website announced on Saturday.
Khatami also held a workshop on Persian calligraphy and the position of female calligraphers in Iran at the festival.
About 200 artists from 26 countries including Italy, Belgium, France, Turkey, Jordan and Australia have displayed their artworks in a total number of 54 solo and group exhibitions that opened on December 17 and will be running for one month.
The current edition of the festival under the theme “Art and Science” highlights Islamic art through a variety of artworks including calligraphy, decorative arts, statues, photos and installations.
In addition, many workshops, training sessions, video shows, seminars and lectures have been arranged along with a number of workshops, seminars, lectures and documentary films.
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