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Spirituality in Every Cut: The Paper Art of Tusif Ahmad

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Ann Martin

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Can art truly be a bridge between cultures? After seeing the work of Tusif Ahmad, I believe the answer is a resounding yes.



He is a paper artist who strives to bring Islamic stories to life via his incredibly detailed, layered papercuttings. He wrote to introduce himself and I'm so glad he did, as his works are truly some of the largest and most intricate I've come across - the dedication to his craft is palpable!



A highly intricate maroon papercut featuring a central anatomical heart, sunflowers at the base, and birds in flight, all surrounded by dense Arabic calligraphy.​
 
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