Golnaz Fathi: Bridging Tradition and Abstraction Through Calligraphy Golnaz Fathi (born 1972) represents a singular voice within contemporary Iranian art, distinguished by her distinctive approach to hurufiyya—the tradition of Islamic calligraphy—which she seamlessly integrates with abstract painting. Her artistic journey commenced in Tehran, where she pursued graphic design at Azad University, earning a BA in 1995 and subsequently de…