Reed Society for Sacred Arts

10/18/2024

Remembering some paintings by the Bosnian artist Sefat Zac exhibited at the .art.biennale way back in May. “Humanity is not a place, but a conquest.”

10/06/2024

Thank you and and of course Dina for your warm hospitality. We applaud your vision, wish you greats success and hope to collaborate again soon. .musicalligraphy (work of .musicalligraphy behind us)

10/04/2024

Starting the first day of our Music for the Eyes calligraphy retreat with a group of seekers and beautiful teachers. Image of the artist Yelimane Fall and his son who we miss. 🙏🏾West African Calligraphy Institute

09/16/2024

The beloved is retuning this fall with some new tunes. Join us for an evening concert on Saturday October 26. Seats sell out soon for this, so get your tickets quick.

09/16/2024

Recalling our beautiful Mawlid Festival last year with Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

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09/13/2024

Wow what gorgeous piece and enjoy the translation as per Dr Alan Godlas:
Neither does this moment* remain,
nor does grief remain!
God is the One-Who-Remains!
نه دم باقی
نه غم باقی
هوالباقی

Ne dem baki Ne gam baki Hü’vel Baki
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*The Persian word “dam” دم (Ottoman Turkish, pronounced “dem”) means both “moment” and “breath.” In some contexts, one or the other meaning may be clearly intended. Here, however, whether “moment” or “breath” is intended is not crystal clear. Nevertheless, since what is intended is the emphasis on impermanence, I prefer the translation of “this moment.” Other than these two translations, other possible renderings are “the moment,” “the breath,” “this breathing moment,” “this moment’s breath.”

Calligraphed in the bold thuluth (celi sülüs) script by the contemporary Turkish calligrapher, Arif Özdem, in 1444 AH/2022 CE. Signed, The poor one, Arif, wrote it. كتبه الفقير عارف

Original image and Turkish transliteration from
https://ketebe.org/eser/8059?ref=artworks

09/12/2024

A few spots still available for our New Mexico calligraphy retreat on Oct 3-7 with .musicalligraphy . Join us for a special weekend in the epic landscape of Abiquiu, New Mexico experiencing the intersection of creativity and spirituality through the art of Arabic calligraphy.

09/02/2024

Found so much inspiration this weekend on our visit to the . First image: The Tyrian glass was a specialized color Carder named after the ancient city of Tyre (in present-day Lebanon), which was famous for distilling purple pigment from the dehydrated mucous glands of sea snails.
Tyrian is an opaque glass. Its variation in color is determined by heat exposure: the longer the glass was reheated and reworked, the darker the color became. Second image:Presented against a background of dark purple glass, this landscape shows the flora and fauna of the Nile River. Third image: sculpt by American Karen LaMonte Last image which reminded me of the Bruncusi’s Flight of Birds was titled Endeavor by
Lino Tagliapietra (Italian, born 1934)

08/30/2024

If this appeals to you, don’t hesitate to register soon. Presented in partnership with the West African Calligraphy Institute, we bring award winning artists to offer an exploration into different traditions of Arabic calligraphy. A very unique opportunity!

A unique opportunity to delve into the art of Islamic calligraphy of three traditions: West African, Ottoman, and Persian in Abiquiu NM

08/29/2024

LINK IN BIO: our latest workshop with at our favorite artist colony in Brooklyn. A few spots remaining, register with a friend and enjoy learning the basics of Islamic illumination. Image courtesy of