Shaker Kashgari

About

Shaker Kashgari

Saudi Arabic Calligrapher & Artist · Born 1989, Jeddah

Shaker Kashgari began his Arabic calligraphy journey in 2013 by learning the Diwani script, before moving into modern Arabic calligraphy — Freestyle, Al Wissam script and Kufi.

He has exhibited in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dhahran, Sharjah and Venice with ATHR Gallery, Saudi Art Council, MOC and MISK, and has performed live shows across Saudi Arabia, at Dubai EXPO 2020, the Islamic Biennale and the Red Sea Film Festival.

Most of his artworks are conceptual pieces in Arabic calligraphy. He has also practised light painting since 2016.

Work with me
Portrait of Shaker Kashgari

Selected exhibitions

  • 2025Venice Biennale ExhibitionItaly — MOC
  • 2025Eternal Crafts ExhibitionDhahran, Saudi Arabia — ITHRA
  • 2020SHARA ExhibitionJeddah, Saudi Arabia — SAC
  • 2019MISK Art WeekRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • 2017YSA ExhibitionJeddah, Saudi Arabia — ATHR Gallery
  • 2016Arabian Gulf ExhibitionSharjah, UAE

Live performances: Saudi Arabia · Dubai EXPO 2020 · Islamic Biennale · Red Sea Film Festival

Process

  1. 01

    Brief & research

  2. 02

    Hand sketches

  3. 03

    Digital refinement

  4. 04

    System & delivery