Nejib Belkhodja is a painter deeply engaged in the relationship between Tunisian identity and modern art. His work explores the integration of Arabic calligraphy and cultural symbols into contemporary aesthetics, with a particular focus on the Arabic letter—especially Koufi calligraphy—and the architectural elements of the Medina.

Belkhodja’s compositions feature interwoven lines and shapes inspired by the structure of the Medina’s streets, creating dynamic spaces of light and color that shift with the viewer’s perspective. Influenced by artists such as Klee, Delaunay, and Mondrian, he envisions his art as a convergence of architecture and Arabic script, often incorporating fragments of text as symbolic expressions of an inner voice. His deliberate use of color enhances the interaction between light and form, inviting optical illusions and deeper interpretations.

Belkhodja’s work has profoundly influenced Tunisian art, seamlessly merging tradition with abstraction and offering a universal visual language to reinterpret cultural heritage.

Nejib BELKHODJA