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BEING SERWAN BARAN ISSUE #69

In the tumultuous realm of contemporary art, Iraqi artist Serwan Baran stands as a formidable figure, transforming the stark realities of war and human suffering into poignant visual narratives. Born in Baghdad in 1968, Baran’s experiences as a soldier and war artist have deeply influenced his work, giving it authenticity and emotional depth…

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BEING DIA AL-AZZAWI ISSUE #65
BEING SAMIA HALABY ISSUE #68
BEING SAMIA HALABY ISSUE #68
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THE CUSTODIAN ISSUE #66
ARTISTIC UNITY: ART IN THE UAE ISSUE #67
ARTISTIC UNITY: ART IN THE UAE ISSUE #67

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Samia Osserian Joumblat Lebanon b. 1944 Formative Radiation 1968 70 oil on canvas 100 x 100 cm. Courtesy of Barjeel Art Foundation.

Samia Osseiran Jumblatt Passes Away

Samia Osseiran Jumblatt, a renowned Lebanese artist and cultural advocate, has passed away, leaving behind an enduring legacy. Born in Sidon, Lebanon, she was celebrated for her vivid and poetic abstract paintings, often inspired by nature, memory, and spirituality…

Wael Shawky

Wael Shawky Appointed Artistic Director of Fire Station: Artist in Residence

Qatar Museums (QM) has announced Wael Shawky as the first Artistic Director of its creative hub, Fire Station: Artist in Residence. The celebrated Egyptian-born artist will lead the prestigious residency program, which has nurtured nearly 100 emerging artists from Qatar and the region. Based in Alexandria and Philadelphia, Shawky is renowned for his innovative storytelling through film, performance, and video…

Portrait Farah Al Qasimi. Photo by Andrew J.S., 2024

Farah Al Qasimi Wins 2025 Bernd and Hilla Becher Förderpreis

Farah Al Qasimi, has been awarded the 2025 Bernd and Hilla Becher Förderpreis, valued at €5,000. Known for her work in photography, video, and performance, Al Qasimi explores postcolonial structures of power, gender, and taste in the Gulf States. A Yale University graduate with an MFA from Yale School of Art, she divides her time between Dubai and New York…

Forest Dancer and the Path to Pure Creation by ENESS; Emel Mathlouthi; Ÿuma; Omar Offendum; A Corridor of Books, by Lamya Gargash. Courtesy of the artists and Quoz Arts Fest 2025

Quoz Arts Fest announces lineup

Quoz Arts Fest returns for its 12th edition on 25–26 January 2025, transforming Alserkal Avenue and the Quoz Creative Zone into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and culture. Featuring live performances by Omar Offendum, Emel Mathlouthi, Ÿuma, and more, the festival also showcases public art installations, exhibitions, and workshops…

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Boghossian Foundation Prize 2023 announces winners

The Boghossian Prize for Lebanon was awarded in Beirut to Hussein Nassereddine, Petram Chalach, and Monya Riachi for the Visual Arts Prize; Josef Khallouf for the ‘Cinema Coup de Cœur’ Prize, in partnership with the Lebanon Cinema Foundation; and Basma Khatib and Jana Salika for the Literature Prize, in collaboration with the Assabil municipal libraries…

Cultural Narratives

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Drawing on centuries of tradition and know-how, artists from the Middle-East have created works that reflect their rich culture and transcend regional boundaries. This new, extensive collection of artworks by established and emerging talents from the region provides a breathtaking visual map of the Middle Eastern art world, with unique works from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Tunisia, Egypt, Palestine, UAE and Sudan. As it travels around the globe, the show shines the spotlight on the great artistic contributions of the region, while transmitting the exceptional character of each country represented. Established, mid career and emerging artists from the Arab world and Middle East are welcome to participate in Selections Cultural Narrative exhibitions, please read the Terms & Conditions and don’t hesitate to apply. Please check our Terms & Conditions before applying.

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BEING SERWAN BARAN ISSUE #69

In the tumultuous realm of contemporary art, Iraqi artist Serwan Baran stands as a formidable figure, transforming the stark realities of war and human suffering into poignant visual narratives. Born in Baghdad in 1968, Baran’s experiences as a soldier and war artist have deeply influenced his work, giving it authenticity and emotional depth…

BEING SAMIA HALABY ISSUE #68
BEING SAMIA HALABY ISSUE #68

As we leaf through the pages of the past four decades of art in the United Arab Emirates, it becomes evident that the art scene has undergone a remarkable transformation. From the humble beginnings narrated by the first galleries such as Majlis Gallery, Tabari Artspace, Salwa Zeidan Gallery and Green Art Gallery, to the vibrant tapestry of creativity that now defines the region, the journey is a testament to the unity that has shaped the artistic landscape…

selections arts Basel Dalloul THE CUSTODIAN ISSUE #66
THE CUSTODIAN ISSUE #66

In this special edition of Selections, “The Custodian”, we take great pleasure in paying tribute to our dear friend, Dr. Basel Dalloul, founder and chairman of the Beirut-based visual arts institution, the Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF). Basel’s unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting the rich tapestry of works by artists from across the Middle East and North Africa makes him a remarkable custodian not only of art but of culture, history, and heritage…

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