Mehdi Saeedi Lecture

SUNY Broome, in collaboration with Binghamton University’s Center for Middle East and Africa Studies, present internationally renowned graphic designer Mehdi Saeedi. Combining his expertise in graphic design, typography, and calligraphy, Saeedi transforms Perso-Arabic script into various forms, creating unique concepts in both and and graphic design.

Join us on Tuesday, April 8 in the Little Theater for Saeedi’s lecture “Changes and Challenges” which will focus on his work and his extensive career.

The lecture is followed by a three-day calligraphy workshop on April 9-11, where participants will be “Exploring the Art of Persian Calligraphy and Composition.” It is here that participants will create visually engaging compositions on canvas through the use of Persian calligraphy.

Please register for the workshop.

Lecture: Tuesday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m – 7 p.m.
Location: SUNY Broome Little Theater

Workshop: April 9-11 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: 2nd Floor Study Area, Cecil C. Tyrell Library

If you need accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Accessibility Office at aro@synybroome.edu or 607-778-5150.

Mehdi Saeedi Lecture and Workshop (pdf)

Submitted by: Antonia Stamos