Becoming Words: A Joint Calligraphy Exhibition at Research House for Asian Art, Chicago, IL

Saturday, November 7, 2026 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 · All day

Research House for Asian Art, 3217 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL

$80

Featuring Hekiun Oda, Bahman Panahi

Japanese American calligrapher Hekiun Oda and Franco-Iranian visual artist Bahman Panahi unite at the Research House for Asian Art to showcase their unique styles. Their display evolves traditional East and West Asian practices into personal expressions that capture abstract concepts rather than just images. The reception features live demonstrations by both creators, with extra talks and hands-on sessions scheduled for other days.

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