" The Gallery of African Art (GAFRA) presents Contemporary Calligraphy, a solo exhibition of works by Hassan Musa, curated by art historian and lecturer Elsbeth Court.

Hassan Musa’s engagement with calligraphy can be traced back to his teen years working on his school’s mural newspaper in western Sudan. Now domiciled in France, his style a synthesis of African, occidental and oriental traditions distinguish his oeuvre as truly original. The selection of calligraphy works on show reveals Musa’s range of picture making that includes animals and landscapes, as well as cultural and political icons.

- Excerpt from the foreword of the exhibition's.

Contemporary Calligraphy - Exhibition opening