ibrahim el-salahi is a renowned sudanese painter, former public servant, and diplomat, born on september 5, 1930. he is one of the foremost visual artists of the khartoum school, considered as part of african modernism and the pan-arabic hurufiyya art movement. this movement combined traditional forms of islamic calligraphy with contemporary artworks, creating a unique and innovative style. early life and career el-salahi's artistic jo…