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Untitled

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Currently not on display
Title:
Untitled
Artist:
Rafa Al Nasiri
Date:
1981
Material:
Paper, Ink, Printing Ink
Technique:
Screen printing
Dimensions:
80 × 117 cm

Influenced by his study of printmaking and exposure to international modernism, Al Nasiri layered Arabic letters with rich textures and luminous colour fields, allowing them to emerge and recede across the surface. In Untitled, the script functions as a rhythmic and symbolic presence, evoking memory, history and spirituality. His compositions often balance structure with spontaneity, reflecting a dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary artistic expression. Through this fusion of calligraphy, abstraction and material experimentation, Al Nasiri reimagined the Arabic letter as a timeless visual form, inviting viewers to contemplate its poetic resonance beyond language and its enduring place in modern Arab art.

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