To see that power in action, check out this grandly scaled exhibition, which brings together two superb calligraphy collections - from Princeton University and the Met - in the most comprehensive survey yet seen in these parts.

The Art Gallery in the Institute of Chinese Studies Building is worth a visit for its painting and calligraphy collections.

Frequent delay of money expected from the family in Japan forced him to take a job translating the titles for the calligraphy collection at the South Kensington Museum and sell ukiyoe with his friends.

The result is a stunner - the stately Sabanci family villa was transformed into a state-of-the-art home for Mr. Sabanci's renowned calligraphy collection along with furniture and decorative arts.