Mohamed wahdan : architect, cultural creator, and founder of Al Qalam l Qalamandmic season 2

In this episode, we dive into the journey of Mohamed Wahdan, founder of Al Qalam, and how his background in engineering and architecture shaped his perspective on Arabic calligraphy and the way he understands the relationship between form, space, and beauty. He shares the story behind the creation of Al Qalam—an idea that began modestly and evolved into a vibrant cultural hub in the heart of Historic Cairo. The conversation highlights the influence of the location near the Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa’i Mosques on Al Qalam’s artistic vision and its mission to revive the elegance of Islamic and Ottoman Egyptian architecture. Mohamed also discusses the platform’s commitment to bridging the gap between the community and the art of Arabic calligraphy through workshops, exhibitions, and public engagement. We explore what Al Qalam offers today, from its school, store, studio, and lab to its specialized library of over 500 books focusing on the Kufic script. Finally, Mohamed reflects on Al Qalam’s international outlook, its plans to organize an “Islamic Art Week,” collaborations with the GCC and Europe, and its perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in preserving and evolving heritage arts.في حلقة جديدة من "قلم ومايك"، بنكتشف مع المهندس محمد وهدان رحلته مع الخط العربي… وإزاي خلفيته في الهندسة والعمارة خلتّه يشوف الفن ده بشكل مختلف.ومن فكرة بسيطة، اتولّد القلم—مساحة ثقافية نابضة وسط القاهرة القديمة.الحلقة بتاخدنا لجماليات موقع القلم جنب مسجدي السلطان حسن والرفاعي، ورسالة المشروع في تقديم الخط والعمارة الإسلامية بطريقة قريبة وعصرية.وبنشوف كمان إزاي المشروع بقى منصة للتعلّم والتجربة… ورؤيته اللي بتتوسع عالميًا من "أسبوع الفن الإسلامي" لابتكار طرق جديدة للحفاظ على التراث.