Byat Al-Qalam

About

Lubna paints Arabic calligraphy on canvas — bold acrylic colour, textured grounds and gold leaf around classical letterforms — alongside abstract paintings and large murals.

Byat Al-Qalam (“House of the Pen”) is where that work is shown, collected and taught. Lubna runs regular classes, and the studio also shows the work of guest artists she admires.

Lubna Akter painting Arabic calligraphy
Lubna Akter at her desk

01

Respect for the word

Every letter is painted by hand, with care for its meaning.

02

Craft first

Patience, proportion and practice before style.

03

Art for every home

Original work at prices that welcome first-time collectors.

Ink studies, sketches and the slow work behind every painting.

Ink calligraphy study in blue
Pencil sketch of a composition
Circular ink calligraphy study in green
Arabic Calligraphy Foundations
Ink calligraphy columns
Ink calligraphy studies in green

Abstract triptych on an exhibition wall
Calligraphy street mural
A visitor viewing a calligraphy painting
Paintings at an art fair stall