Notable Books of 2018 From and About the Arab World
A sampling of scholarly and literary works and translations that offer new perspectives on the region.
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.
In Dubai, a New Type of Arts Center
The Art Jameel foundation’s new museum is the Emirates’ first non-government-run art institution and significantly expands the region’s patronage of the arts.
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.
Contemporary Art Inspired by Islamic Tradition
An exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London highlights works by a short list of finalists drawn from a wealth of talent across the Islamic world.
A Nuanced Account of the Arab Nahda
A new bilingual literary anthology from the Arab renaissance of more than one hundred years ago is filled with writing that still resonates today.
An Istanbul Murder Echoes in the New York Art Scene
In the wake of Jamal Khashoggi’s death, an effort to raise awareness of Arab art in New York proceeds despite controversy over Saudi Arabia’s financial support.
A Social Way to Learn About Arab Culture
A Lebanese social entrepreneur has created a network of informal lecture clubs and discussion groups in both Western and Arab cities. The audiences arrive not knowing the topics of the talks.
An Art Exhibition Without Art
The curators of Past Disquiet, recently shown in Beirut, revisit a landmark 1978 exhibition held in solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
‘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.
