From Alif to Zain is a collective exhibition that celebrates the creative force and constant evolution of the Arabic language in contemporary culture, in the Middle East and North Africa, and internationally. While calligraphy remains their most emblematic visual reference point, more and more artists are transcending the codes of traditional illustration to experiment with poetic letters, radical typesets and bold hybrid aesthetics. In this process of ongoing reinvention, the use of Arabic

in art addresses critical and universal issues: letters become gestures of cultural positioning, words unfold as social or political manifestos, and design opens up new territories for dialogue. Featuring ten artists from the region and the diaspora, whose works address the multifaceted notion of “Arabness,” this multidisciplinary exhibition reflects the diversity of voices and perspectives that shape Arabic expression and the legacy of its writing. From Alif to Zain highlights the versatility and richness of contemporary Arabic representation, revealing language not only as a link to heritage, but also as a dynamic tool for creation, transmission, and resistance in a world marked by complex geopolitical tensions, today more than ever. 

The artists featured in the exhibition are: 
Hamed Abdallah 
Idriss Azougaye  
Nasreddine Bennacer  
Akram Idris  
Anissa Lalahoum  
Mosa One  
Shareef Sarhan  
Bahia Shehab 
Sarah Smahane 
Haythem Zakaria

Curated by Toufik Douib.