USTAD ZAKIR HUSSAIN
URBAN
ASIAN
“In today’s divisive and rather uninspiring culture, it is important to have conversations and remember that we [South Asians] all share more in culture, history, heritage than differences. The world tends to forget that India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, parts of Iran were all one land before colonization.
My designs educate and spotlight the same ideas/concepts/shared cultures between Hinduism and Islam. It is important to educate one another to fight negative stereotypes and foster appreciation and understanding for religious faiths!
https://urbanasian.com/featured/2020/03/meet-sangeetha-kowsik-the-founder-of-ihsanishan-designs/
TAMIL CULTURE
My story :
Being South Indian (Tamil) American,
being Hindu, my journey to Islamic Calligraphy, overcoming stigmas/stereotypes, launching my own brand that celebrates culture and brings together diverse groups of people!
https://tamilculture.com/hindu-tamil-american-im-an-arabicislamic-calligrapherdesigner
BROWN GIRL MAGAZINE
INDIA POST
“Allah Swami” Arabic Calligraphy Art Exhibition in India Post Newspaper.
https://www.indiapost.com/sangeetha-kowsik-holds-solo-exhibition/