Fāṭimah al-Baqqālī
Fāṭimah al-Baqqālī | |
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فاطمة البقالي | |
| Born | 1 January 1974 Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Died | 27 March 2024 |
| Occupation(s) | calligrapher, decorator, and visual artist |
| Organization | Emirates Fine Arts Society |
| Awards | Al Owais Award, Emirati Women’s Award for Arts and Literature |
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Fāṭimah Saeed al-Baqqālī (Arabic: فاطمة البقالي) (1 January 1974 – 27 March 2024) was an Emirati calligrapher, decorator, and visual artist. She was the first Emirati Gulf woman certified in the Naskh, Thuluth Diwani and Diwani Jali scripts from Turkey.
Biography
al-Baqqālī was born in 1974 in Dubai.[1]
al-Baqqālī graduated from the Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Arts Institute in 1998.[2] She was the first Emirati Gulf woman certified in the Naskh, Thuluth, Diwani, and Diwani Jali scripts from Turkey. She was also a member of the Emirates Fine Arts Society.[3]
She was awarded the Al Owais Award and the Emirati Women’s Award for Arts and Literature.[3]
References
- ^ "Fatima Saeed Al-Bakali". Manhom | Personalities and Institutions Portal. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "Emirati artist inspires audience with calligraphy masterpiece". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ a b c Al Amir, Khitam (29 March 2024). "Iconic Emirati calligrapher Fatima Saeed Al Bakkali passes away". Gulf News. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "فاطمة البقالي". Elaph - إيلاف (in Arabic). 7 April 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2025.