Kareemgraphy

Abdul Kareem (known professionally as Kareemgraphy) is an Indian calligraffiti artist and designer born in Kakkove, Malappuram, based in Doha , Qatar. He is known for blending traditional Arabic calligraphy with contemporary graffiti-inspired forms. His works have appeared at major international events such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the AFC Asian Cup 2023, and the Dubai World Cup in 2024.

Early life Kareemgraphy was born in Kakkove, a village in the Malappuram district of Kerala, India. His interest in Arabic calligraphy began at the age of six when his father brought home a calligraphic artwork depicting the Islamic prayer posture formed entirely with Arabic letters. The artwork left a strong impression and shaped his early fascination with the Arabic script.

He studied in local schools and madrasa classes, where he learned Quranic writing and the basics of Arabic lettering. Financial limitations forced him to discontinue formal art education at the age of eighteen, after which he worked as a signboard and hoarding painter to support his family.

He later moved to the United Arab Emirates and worked as a graphic designer. In 2011, he relocated to Qatar to join the advertising agency Leo Burnett in Doha and Dubai. His experience in branding helped him merge traditional calligraphy with contemporary visual design.

In 2022, he left his full-time job to pursue calligraphy and calligraffiti full-time. The installation was widely photographed and praised by both AC Milan and Emirates officials.

Amir Sword International Equestrian Festival 2024 At the Amir Sword International Equestrian Festival in 2024, he performed live calligraphy on a Bentley in collaboration with Al Shaqab and Bentley Motors. A video of the performance went viral and gained more than 30 million views.

Media coverage His work has appeared in:

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