Nja Mahdaoui

Nja Mahdaoui

Tunisian(1937)

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Works

Nja Mahdaoui is a painter and calligrapher known for transforming Arabic script into abstract, rhythmic compositions that explore the visual rather than semantic dimensions of writing. His large-scale works on canvas, paper, and architectural installations have established him as a leading figure in the Hurufiyya movement. His works are held in collections including the British Museum and the Arab World Institute in Paris.

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