Persian Calligraphy workshops with Bahman Panahi

Immerse yourself in the elegance and poetry of Persian calligraphy with a cycle of five workshops dedicated to the word Mehr (مهر). This word symbolizes love, affection, sunshine and the light of the heart in Persian culture.
Under the guidance of world-renowned artist and master calligrapher Bahman Panahi, discover the subtle art of curves and shapes that bring Persian letters to life. Every stroke, every movement reflects the depth of the word Mehr, an invitation to express your emotions through the beauty of gesture and writing.

What you’ll learn :

• The basics of Persian calligraphy, to understand and master the fundamental techniques.
• The symbolism of the word Mehr, and its rich cultural meanings.
• Techniques for tracing letters harmoniously, to create artistic compositions around the word Mehr

Practical information:
Workshops are given in French and English. You don’t need to understand Persian to take part.

No prerequisites are necessary, just a desire to explore a rich tradition and express your creativity.
Leave with your own calligraphic work, a visual testimony to a hand-drawn Mehr.
Tools and materials for this workshop are provided by the Museum.

Bahman Panahi,
Artist and master calligrapher

Born in Iran in 1967, Bahman Panahi is a visual artist, master calligrapher and musician. The creator of the concept of “Musicalligraphy”, which links calligraphy and music, he made it the subject of his doctoral thesis, defended at Sorbonne University. This concept embodies a unique interaction between contemporary art, the aesthetics of calligraphy and an application of musicality and gesture.

With an international career under his belt, his works, both classical and modern, as well as his Musicalligraphie performances, are exhibited worldwide. Settled in France since 2022, he continues to teach the art of calligraphy in various academic, cultural and artistic institutions. bahmanpanahi.com