Contemporary Egyptian Art in a Historic Setting
A contemporary Egyptian art exhibition in the historic setting of Manial Palace in Cairo offers an alternative narrative for art and a novel tourist attraction.
Iraqi City Displays Grassroots Urban Planning
New informal settlements built in Duhok are improving their designs, partly out of fear of government reprisals.
Hopeful Vision Rises from An Ancient Iraqi Site
A professor’s visit to a historic church makes him think about using Iraq’s rich history and religious diversity to create economic opportunity.
‘Audio Investigator’ Creates Revealing Landscapes of Sound
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, an artist who uses forensic techniques, uses recorded sound to create new perspectives of the world and document injustice.
A Blind Architect Who Sees Buildings Philosophically
An Egyptian architect overcame his loss of vision and has succeeded by taking a distinctive approach to his profession.
Celebrating Arab Artists as ‘Spiritual Historians’
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture marks a decade of supporting artistic projects with an exhibition in Beirut’s new “museum of memory.”
Rebuilding a Space for Thought in Cairo
The Townhouse art gallery, a cultural landmark, has survived a raid by state authorities and a building collapse.
Once Reviled, Libyan Archaeologists Take on a New Role
The study of the remains of ancient civilizations, once considered a relic of colonialism, is making a comeback.
Bahrain Protects Its Archaeological Heritage
When economic development clashes with archaeology, Manama could offer a model for other Arab countries.
Zaha Hadid: Architect and Mentor
The appreciation that has flowed for the Baghdad-born architect and her buildings has often neglected the time that she has spent teaching.
