Arabic graphics in the East End

Islamic art, Sony's PlayStation Portable and London's East End? Strong stuff. It's been a bad two weeks in London. A green, geometric typeface that looks like Arabic, but actually reads in English flags an exhibition showcasing contemporary Arabic graphics and calligraphy sponsored by...

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Published inDesign Week Vol. 20; no. 30; p. 36
Main Author Cook, Mat
Format Magazine Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Centaur Communications Limited 28.07.2005
Centaur Media USA Inc. (A member of Centaur Plc Group)
Subjects
Arabic literature
Breweries
Exhibitions
United Kingdom
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Summary:Islamic art, Sony's PlayStation Portable and London's East End? Strong stuff. It's been a bad two weeks in London. A green, geometric typeface that looks like Arabic, but actually reads in English flags an exhibition showcasing contemporary Arabic graphics and calligraphy sponsored by PSP at the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, default choice of leftfield(ish) venue bookers. The work is produced by artists who have brought a fresh outlook to this craft.
ISSN:0950-3676