The Living Art of Calligraphy
Traditional and Contemporary Visions
October 8 - 19, 2025
Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, lives in the interplay of traditional and contemporary sensibilities: measured strokes, harmonious rhythm, and the dance between ink and negative space. It is an evolving art sustained by the enduring master-to-student relationship and disciplined practice.
Join us for a series of programs exploring traditional and contemporary calligraphy guided by Master Calligraphers, Bahman Panahi and Nuria Garcia Masip—featuring immersive workshops, curated art excursions, and an exhibit by the de facto CalligraVie School in Paris.
JOURNEY Chicago Program | CalligraVie: Exhibition, Workshops & Art Excursions
Join us for two distinct calligraphy programs this October! Calligraphic Journeys in collaboration with the Chicago Cultural Alliance: JOURNEY Chicago program and the Heritage Museum of Asian Art, and CalligraVie on Voyage—featuring Master Calligrapher Bahman Panahi and the de facto CalligraVie School in Paris.
We will explore Islamic calligraphy from North Africa to East Asia, exhibit three generations of traditional and contemporary art, offer hands-on workshops using traditional calligraphy tools, and facilitate curated art excursions in Chicago with our international artists.
Join us for one, or all, of our upcoming calligraphy programs below! Email us at info@seldoninstitute.org, if you wish to join our curated art excursions.
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JOURNEY Chicago | Islamic Calligraphy from Africa to Asia
Wednesday, October 8th, 3PM - 6PM
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CalligraVie 3 | Opening Night with the CalligraVie School in Paris
Friday, October 10th, 6PM - 8PM
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CalligraVie | Nastaliq Script Immersive Workshop
Saturday, October 11th, 10AM - 1PM
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CalligraVie | Musicalligraphy Immersive Workshop
Sunday, October 12th, 10AM - 1PM
Seldon Institute is a proud sponsor of JOURNEY Chicago
For more Chicago Cultural Alliance: JOURNEY Chicago programs, visit the event calendar.
