Ghanoum's exhibition in Berlin

At the invitation of the Arab German Society and Berlin Central Bank, Syrian calligraphist Mohamed Ghanoum held an exhibition of Arabic calligraphy. The exhibition was opened by chairman of the Arab German society Harlod Bock in the presence of the regional director of the central Bank Mr. Yurgen Holdz.

Mr. Bock delivered a speech in which he praised such events for their role in enhancing friendship between the two peoples and between the two countries.

On view were about 37 panels executed during the period between 1992 and 1997 in different techniques including Guash, acrylic and other techniques.

Damascus is an important topic in his work. He deals with subjects like Barada river, Damascene houses and other places. Verses of the Holy Koran are also typical themes in his panels, showing the aesthetic values of the Holly Koran.

Meanwhile, Syria has actively participated in celebrations held in Tunisia on the occasion of UNESCO choosing it as the capital of culture of 1997.