Designed by Emirati plastic artist Matar Bin Lahej
The sayings of Mohammed bin Rashid and the creations of Arabic calligraphy on the facade of the "Museum of the Future"
The Museum of the Future is the first building whose facade is entirely based on Arabic calligraphy.
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With attention directed to the Museum of the Future in Dubai, in anticipation of its scheduled opening on February 22, interest is increasing in the significance of its distinctive facade, which topped the list of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The facade decorated with sayings reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE The ruler of Dubai, for the future of Dubai and humanity, written in Arabic thuluth script, constitutes an artistic phenomenon unique in the world, and at the same time embodies the truth of the museum’s spirit, and its role in inspiring His Highness’s call to resume Arab civilization, and to return to the scientific and cultural foundations on which it was historically based.
The use of Arabic calligraphy in decorating the facade of the Museum of the Future indicates an important artistic value. Arabic calligraphy is distinguished by its exceptional aesthetics, through its letters that make it the most streamlined, the most aesthetically rich, and the most adaptable among the languages of the whole world in the design of innovative paintings.
Also, the use of Arabic calligraphy in designing the facade of the Museum of the Future is a representation of the museum's vision of a qualitative and effective contribution to the resumption of Arab civilization, in its golden age, which exported its sciences and knowledge to mankind in the language of Dhad.
The writing that occupies the facade of the Museum of the Future, the main messages and the philosophical vision of this edifice of knowledge, which are three inspiring quotes from the sayings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, are: “We will not live for hundreds of years, but we can create something that lasts for hundreds of years.” And “the future will be for those who can imagine, design and implement it.. the future does not wait.. the future can be designed and built today,” and “the secret of the renewal of life, the development of civilization and the progress of mankind, lies in one word, which is innovation.”
The President of the Museum of the Future, Muhammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, said: “The contributions of the people of the nation to the Museum of the Future are clear, and their future role in activating and operating the museum will be a successful national model.” Commenting on the Emirati creative contributions in completing the various stages of designing, building and managing the first museum of its kind in the world.
Emirati artist Matar bin Lahej created the design of the writing on the facade of the museum, using the Arabic thuluth script, known for its aesthetics and splendor of letters. Made of metal and glass.
Bin Lahej said: "The Museum of the Future building is an architectural masterpiece, and an exceptional icon that adorns the urban skyline of Dubai, and Arabic calligraphy is an art that connects our history with our future, and the inspiring words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on the facade of the most beautiful building on earth, about the imagination, design and manufacture of the future, The renewal of life, the development of civilization, and the progress of mankind are messages of hope, optimism and positivity for a better future for humanity.”
He added: "Participation in the completion of any part of the Museum of the Future, which will constitute a beacon to explore new horizons for humanity, during the coming years and decades, is an honor for any human being.
And the artist Matar bin Lahej is one of the most prominent names in the Emirati art scene, whether at the level of Arabic calligraphy, painting or plastic arts in general.
Launched in 1992, "Matar Matar", which is a free creative space for talented people in various arts disciplines.
He speaks and lectures in many artistic and plastic forums and cultural events related to the arts, affiliated with the cultural authorities in the UAE and the region.
And he had a creative presence in many distinguished landmarks in the country, as in the "Qasr Al-Watan" and the "Future Museum".
A future decorated with Arabic calligraphy
For many centuries, the Arabic language has been the language of world science and literature. It has contributed, through waves of translation, to reviving the intellectual production that was almost extinct for previous ancient civilizations. The “Museum of the Future” is the ability of Arabs and humanity as a whole to be creative and commit to establishing a better future. It is a clear message, through which it emphasizes the return to the resumption of Arab scientific civilization.
The agenda of the Museum of the Future will focus on resuming the Arab scientific civilization, through a set of tracks and initiatives that the museum will continuously embrace, as it will serve as the mind and the most innovative and comprehensive knowledge and scientific platform of its kind, bringing together the best talents and Arab geniuses from the ocean to the Gulf, to enrich dialogue and discussion, generating ideas, and mobilizing their creative creative energies to create a better future for the people of the region.
• 3 quotes of Mohammed bin Rashid written in thuluth script that characterize the facade of the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
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