Julien Breton: Maestro of Light Calligraphy
Julien Breton: Maestro of Light Calligraphy
Author(s): Haris DerviševićSubject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Islam studies, History of Art
Published by: Filozofski fakultet Univerziteta u Tuzli
Keywords: Julien Breton; Kaalam; light calligraphy; light graffiti; Islamic calligraphy; Islamic art; contemporary art;
Summary/Abstract: This paper presents the artistic work of the French artist Julien Breton, known by the nickname Kaalam. In the beginning, he was influenced by graffiti art and Islamic calligraphy. Breton did not follow classical calligraphic styles but sought to find his own calligraphic expression that mirrored diwani, thuluth, and kufi script. The biggest leap in his aesthetics happened when he replaced pen and paper with light calligraphy, and a change of medium made him one of the protagonists of this art. In addition to exploring the possibilities of light calligraphy, Breton collaborates with other artists where the most interesting projects are with dance groups.
Journal: DHS-Društvene i humanističke studije: časopis Filozofskog fakulteta u Tuzli
- Issue Year: XVIII/2022
- Issue No: 18
- Page Range: 267-280
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English