Digital Archive Collects Arabic Book Covers of the 20th Century
The Arabic Book Cover Archive project focuses on book cover designs from the 1940s to 1990s. The goal isn’t to collect pretty images but to provide the raw material for research.
‘Home’: Nine Arab Poets Explore Interior Spaces in a New Bilingual Anthology
The dual-language volume does not aim to be completist or canonical, but it may help amend the dearth of contemporary Arabic poetry in English translation.
Beirut Blast: A Map of the Damage to Educational and Cultural Institutions
Scores of educational, arts and cultural organizations saw their facilities damaged or destroyed in the August 4 port explosion.
Scholars Confront a Silence About Blackness in Middle East Studies
In a digital conversation, a panel of professors and students challenged the persistent notion that race is “somehow beyond the scope” of Middle East studies.
An Arab Film Festival in the U.K., SAFAR, Adapts to the Online Environment
The SAFAR Film Festival had to shift to an online format this year because of Covid-19. On the plus side, that might mean more viewers at a time when interest in Arab cinema is growing.
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy Fills an Educational Gap in the Gulf
The academy, about to start its second year, bases its curriculum on local culture and expands the opportunities for Gulf students to study the performing arts without going abroad.
Explosion Took a Heavy Toll on Beirut’s Arts and Culture Scene
Much of the city’s creative life was centered in two historic neighborhoods that bore the brunt of the blast.
Beirut’s Damaged Libraries Try to Continue Fulfilling Their Civic Mission
Despite suffering extensive damage from the port explosion, libraries and independent bookstores are resuming their role as providers of community outreach and support.
Arabic Comics Reach a Wider Audience Through Digital Projects
Comics and graphic novels by Arabs gain greater exposure as digital publishers promote the work of talented young artists and authors.
The Emirates Gradually Reopen to Arts and Culture
After coronavirus closures, arts and cultural institutions are beginning to bring visitors back while retaining the wider access of online experiences.
