Arts & Culture
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Opinion
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.
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University Press Thrives On New Arabic Fiction
American University in Cairo Press weathers the post-Mubarak era, focusing on scholarly books and new Arabic writing.
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Qatar’s Museums Embrace an Educational Role
Following a global trend, the institutions present exhibitions that prompt conversations on topics not always taught in schools.
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Comics Take a Candid Look at Refugee Lives
Solidarité International commissioned graphic artists to tell true stories of Syrians in Lebanon in a vivid and imaginative way.
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Foundation Gives Young Lebanese Designers a Boost
A Beirut social enterprise gives young designers mentoring, marketing, media and a prime downtown storefront.
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A School of Fine Arts Feels the Effects of War
A well-regarded institution within Damascus University has managed to stay open during Syria’s civil war, but not without changes.
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Legendary Lebanese Filmmaker Now Focuses on Students
Georges Nasr made a reputation for himself in international film festivals, where he is experiencing a revival, but these days…
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Opinion
Catalogue Reveals Pioneering Egyptian Painter’s Legacy
Mahmoud Said’s oeuvre reflects an engagement with beauty, heritage, and national identity that remains relevant today.
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The Palestinian Museum Hosts Its First Exhibit
Forty-eight artists contributed to an inaugural exhibit that looks at Palestinians’ aspirations through the lens of Jerusalem.
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Opinion
Graphic Novel Bears Witness To ‘The Jungle’
At the notorious French refugee camp, a cartoonist brings an unusual perspective to her experience as a volunteer.
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