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Film on Hermann Zapf

The Art of Hermann Zapf from Johnny Dib on Vimeo.
A film on the purpose and techniques of calligraphy. Presented and produced by Hallmark. Filmed at Hallmark cards during a visit by Mr. Zapf.

Nicholas Benson wins MacArthur Foundation grant

Nicholas Benson - MacArthur Foundation



Nicholas Benson is a third-generation stone carver, calligrapher, and designer whose meticulously executed inscriptional works are noted for their uncompromising craftsmanship and beauty in form and line. While almost all cut-stone lettering in the United States is done by machines today, Benson is a master of hand letter carving, using brush strokes to outline the individual letterforms before inscribing them in situ by hand. His inscriptions and decorative reliefs can be seen on family memorials and buildings throughout the United States, including the National Gallery of Art, the Yale University Art Gallery, and the National World War II Memorial.

Mohamed Zakariya lecture

World-renowned master calligraphy Mohamed Zakariya will make a rare Bay Area appearance next week, supported by the ICA at SFSU.

He will lecture at the de Young Museum's Piazzoni Murals Room at 7 pm on Friday evening, October 23. The talk is free.