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‘Sunrise at the Vortex’: Energy, Geometry, and the Practice of Drawing

Sara Shamma: ‘Interference Green’ at Mark Hachem Gallery

Tracing Women’s Agency in Arab Art: Two Exhibitions at the Dalloul Art Foundation

Reza Derakshani: I Paint Your Grace, I Paint Your Pain, I Paint Love at Leila Heller Gallery

Portrait of Hayv Kahraman, The Third Line. Photograph © Sueraya Shaheen.

Reflected Selves Exploring Portrait Photography: Sueraya Shaheen

A Journey Through Memory and Material: Visiting Kevork Mourad’s Studio in Chelsea

What’s on in Dubai: 5 Must-See Shows This Month

From surreal seas to silent mountains, the summer programme across Dubai’s galleries brings together artists thinking through fragility, memory, and the absurd. Whether reflecting on performance, migration, or ecological change, these five exhibitions offer distinct yet overlapping views on what…

Amanda Abi Khalil: Curating the Conditions of Art in Crisis

In this wide-ranging and layered conversation, Anastasia Nysten (AN) speaks with Amanda Abi Khalil (AAK), an independent curator and founder of TAP (Temporary Art Platform). Abi Khalil’s curatorial practice unfolds across geographies and disciplines, carving out new methodologies to engage…

Imaginary Homeland by Kevork Mourad at Galerie Tanit

In Imaginary Homeland, artist Kevork Mourad explores the shifting meanings of home through memory, displacement, and the act of making. In this exhibition, architectural fragments, family stories, and personal rituals are reassembled into new visual languages. Through layered drawings on…

In Conversation with Joana Hadjithomas & Khalil Joreige: Remembering the Light

At the Sursock Museum in Beirut, the artist duo Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige present Remembering the Light, a multilayered exhibition that traverses geological time, personal memory, and political history. The show unfolds as a journey through immersive installations, sculptures,…

Architectures of Representation: Arab Pavilions at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025

The 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia opened on 10 May 2025 and continues through to 23 November. Titled Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective. and curated by Carlo Ratti, this year’s edition invites a broader constellation of voices…

Celine Khawam from the Series Smoking Area, 2007.

Reflected Selves Exploring Portrait Photography: Gilbert Hage

This article appeared in ‘Reflected Selves: Exploring Portrait Photography.’ This issue explores the intimate exchange between photographers and their subjects, revealing how identity, emotion, and connection shape each portrait. Featuring artists devoted to capturing authenticity and presence, this issue highlights photography…

REFLECTED SELVES: EXPLORING PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUE #72

Photography is rarely just about what’s in front of the lens—it’s about what’s happening behind it. In this issue, we dive into the intimate exchange between photographers and their subjects, exploring how artists capture not just each other, but the environments, moments, and emotions that shape their creative worlds. It’s a conversation that transcends the frame, revealing something deeper about identity, vulnerability, and connection…

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You Matter to Me. 2023. Directed by Immaculata Abba

Efie Gallery Launches Summer Film Fridays with Curated Screenings

fie Gallery kicks off its inaugural SUMMER FRIDAY FILM series, screening every Friday from 13 June to 25 July in the Rekord gallery from 7pm onwards. Curated by Ose Ekore to accompany the exhibition time heals, just not quick enough…

Sharjah Art Foundation Launches PARA: A New Fellowship for Art Writers in Asia and Africa

Sharjah Art Foundation, alongside Alkazi Foundation for the Arts, Asia Art Archive and Contemporary And (C&), announces the launch of PARA, a new fellowship supporting emerging and mid-career art writers across Asia and Africa…

Archaeological Treasures from Gaza on View at Institut du Monde Arabe

The Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) in Paris presents a major exhibition on Gaza’s endangered archaeological heritage. Featuring 130 exceptional works from a larger collection safeguarded at Geneva’s Museum of Art and History since 2007…

Joy Harvey, Flower Wreath, Boghossian-Foundation International Prize 2024

The 2024 Boghossian Laureates at Villa Empain, Brussels

From 19 June to 17 August 2025, the Boghossian Foundation honours its International Prize laureates with an Exhibition at Villa Empain in Brussels, showcasing their work. Artists featured include Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler (Visual Arts Prize), Kim Mupangilaï (Design and Crafts Prize), and Joy Harvey (Jewellery Prize)…

Welcome to this special issue dedicated to the enchanting world of métiers d’art, where artistry and craftsmanship converge to create exceptional works of luxury. As we delve into the intricacies of this fascinating domain, we celebrate the artisans whose dedication and skill breathe life into each creation, whether it be a breathtaking timepiece, a stunning piece of jewellery, or an intricately crafted garment…

In this special monograph, we invite you into the extraordinary world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono. Over the past year, we have had the privilege of discovering his captivating work and engaging deeply with the artist himself. This issue unpacks his creative journey, offering insights into his artistic process, his Saudi roots, and the global impact of his work…

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