Although it sometimes feel as if the Arabic language is taking the backseat, there are numerous projects emerging within the Arab world that aim to challenge this.
Using the Arabic language, typography and calligraphy, these 6 things prove just how awesome the Arabic language really is.
Take note.
1. Arabic typography makes furniture designs look ten times more beautiful
Founded by Lebanese typography lovers Elie Abou Jamra and Mirna Hamady, product design studio Kashida beautifully integrates Arabic typography to create beautiful yet perfectly functional products. Check out these 9 amazing ones!
2. Arabic somehow makes graffiti messages much more powerful
Tunisian-French artist, eL Seed is a perfect example of an artist who uses Arabic graffiti to beautify poor and neglected neighborhoods in the region. You should check out his project in Egypt's Manshiyat Naser, a city known for its Garbage City quarter.
3. Arabic calligraphy tattoos are both eye-catching and meaningful
Blending Arabic calligraphy with various shapes, Karima Sharabi, an Arabic tattoo designer, redefines the meaning of getting inked. The next time you step into a tattoo parlor, make sure to take these 12 designs with you.
4. Some of the most awesome portraits are due to the fact that they're drawn with Arabic calligraphy
Palestine's Ayah Aldeek beautifully designs portraits using just the Arabic letters of the subject's name to form their facial features. Ideally, it takes Aldeek just 48 hours to complete a portrait.
5. It's also the perfect answer for those looking to pimp their rides and bodies
Palestinian artist Belal Khaled is using Arabic calligraphy to pimp cars, accessories, streets and human skin, turning everything into a piece of art. Khaled's project titled "Calligraphy Bodybuilding" saw members of the Palestinian national bodybuilding team pimped with Arabic calligraphic designs.
6. Western songs with an Arabic twist almost always beat the original
Lebanese indie band Mashrou' Leila decided to add an Arabic twist to the popular song, "Get Lucky." Don't you think it's better than the original? A few Arab artists have skillfully covered songs, both classical and pop, in Arabic. You have to check these 6 out... right now.