Calligrapher Bilal Akkaya

Modern calligraphy at Istanbul's New Mosque

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 04/10/2015 - 16:51

A ?hat? calligraphy art exhibition has been opened at the Hünkar Mansion in Istanbul?s New Mosque, which was built in 1665.

Calligrapher Bilal Akkaya, who hybridized classic and modern forms of ?hat,? said the title of the ongoing exhibition, ?Lord of Roses,? refers to Prophet Muhammad during the week to celebrate his birthday.