Celine Khawam from the Series Smoking Area, 2007.
REFLECTED SELVES: EXPLORING PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUE #72
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…

BEING MUHANNAD SHONO ISSUE #70
BEING MUHANNAD SHONO ISSUE #70
BEING SAMIA HALABY ISSUE #68
BEING SAMIA HALABY ISSUE #68
LES METIERS D'ART ISSUE 71
LES METIERS D'ART ISSUE #71
BEING SERWAN BARAN ISSUE #69

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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…

Visual of PARA open call

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…

Trésors Sauvés de Gaza

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)…

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REFLECTED SELVES: EXPLORING PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY ISSUE #72
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…

LES METIERS D'ART ISSUE 71
LES METIERS D'ART ISSUE #71

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…

BEING MUHANNAD SHONO ISSUE #70
BEING MUHANNAD SHONO ISSUE #70

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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Eruption

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