Journal

A pop-up gathering at Cassette, Al Quz. The artists in the room, the work on the racks, and an evening that felt like what Made to Muse is actually for.

Five considered gifts, from 99 to 799 AED. Made by the region's calligraphers and artists. For Eid, housewarmings, and the in-between.

For centuries, Arabic calligraphy lived everywhere. On bowls, doors, fabrics, books held in the hand. It was never just a wall art form. It was a way of life that happened to be beautiful.

Somewhere along the way, we decided art belonged behind glass. Museums. Galleries. Private collections. But the oldest art traditions never worked that way.