The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 19, 2024
Towards Another Land
2012
calligraphy by Hassan Massoudy
(Iraq, 1944-)
text by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi
(Iranian, 1207–1273)
Paper: 74.9 x 54.9 cm (29 1/2 x 21 5/8 in.)
L. E. Holden Fund 2013.65
Location: not on view
Description
This dynamic calligraphic art by the Iraqi artist Hassan Massoudy integrates three styles of Arabic script. Large Arabic letters with strong sweeping curves washed in opalescent turquoise complement the small text written in his elegant version of angular Kufic script. It reads, "Towards another land—a country where only light reigns," by the Iranian poet Rumi. Silhouetted script in the central area contributes to the vibrant harmony of this stunning work.Hassan Massoudy grew up in Iraq where he practiced calligraphy but had to emigrate in order to study figure painting. In Paris, however, calligraphy became increasingly prominent in his art, eventually it took over, and has also been incorporated in his performance art.
- from artist to Sundaram Tagore Gallery, New York, NY
- Islamic art rotation. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (December 16, 2013-December 15, 2014).
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2013.65