Sabah Arbilli: Reimagining Arabic Calligraphy Through Abstract Expression Sabah Arbilli, born in Iraq in 1977, is a British-Iraqi artist whose distinctive approach to Arabic calligraphy has garnered international acclaim. His artistic journey began with an unexpected detour from civil engineering—a childhood fascination with the intricate geometry of Arabic letter formation ignited a passion for visual arts and ultimately led him to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Wales. As Arbilli recounts in interviews, he found the composition and rhythm of Arabic letters profoundly beautifu…