Dubai-Based Foad Hamzeh On Transforming Arabic Calligraphy Through Art

A&E Magazine interviews Dubai-based artist Foad Hamzeh on Arabic calligraphy, abstraction and the evolution of his practice.
Lindsay Judge, A&E Magazine, September 15, 2026

In this interview with A&E Magazine, Dubai-based artist Foad Hamzeh discusses the evolution of his artistic practice and his contemporary approach to Arabic calligraphy.

Hamzeh reflects on the development of his distinctive FHV visual language, combining elements of Arabic calligraphy, graffiti and abstraction. He also speaks about expanding his practice beyond painting into sculpture and large-scale works, as well as his artistic journey and representation by JD Malat Gallery.

Read the full interview on A&E Magazine.

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