“Pain and Pleasure” – Arabic Calligraphy Original Art by Kamil Dow

Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 1990
Size: 50×89 cm (19.7″×35.0″)
Materials: collage on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“In the pain of the experience there is the pleasure of knowledge.” ()

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“في ألم التّجربة متعة المعرفة.” ()

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Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 1990
Size: 50×89 cm (19.7″×35.0″)
Materials: collage on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“In the pain of the experience there is the pleasure of knowledge.” ()

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“في ألم التّجربة متعة المعرفة.” ()

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