Born in 1999, the Emirati artist Khalifa Ahmed combines Arabic calligraphy with acrylic and gold leaf in a work dedicated to peace and harmony. Gallery 125 presents his screen print "Zayed," published in 2024.
A young artist from the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa Ahmed combines Arabic calligraphy with contemporary art to create works focused on inner peace and harmony.
In 2019, during a hospital stay in the United States, Khalifa Ahmed discovered painting as both a means of expression and a path to recovery. Upon returning to the Emirates, he deepened this practice, giving it a unique identity rooted in Arabic calligraphy, one of the major arts of Islamic civilization.
His artistic vocabulary blends calligraphic lines, acrylic, and 24-carat gold leaf, whose brilliance evokes illuminated manuscripts while serving a decidedly modern aesthetic. Beyond form, the artist asserts a commitment to peace and intercultural dialogue, imparting a humanistic dimension to his work.
Published in 2024, the screenprint “Zayed” (76 x 56 cm) pays tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. The screenprint, which layers colors through a screen, offers bold and luminous areas, making the artist's image accessible to collectors.
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Also to discover at Galerie 125: the works of Pierre Alechinsky and Georges Mathieu, who have made signs and writing the core of their work.