I See You Brightest in the Dark, 2022. Photo Artur Weber
Being Muhannad Shono: I See You Brightest in the Dark

This article appeared in Being Muhannad Shono Issue #70 which delves into the world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono, exploring his creative journey, artistic process, and global impact. Through visuals and an in-depth interview, it highlights Shono’s works that connect…

Absent Sky, ©Mario Guerra
Being Muhannad Shono: Absent Sky

This article appeared in Being Muhannad Shono Issue #70 which delves into the world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono, exploring his creative journey, artistic process, and global impact. Through visuals and an in-depth interview, it highlights Shono’s works that connect…

A Song of Silence, 2022, 400 black palm stems. Photo ©️ Artur Weber.
Being Muhannad Shono: A Song of Silence

This article appeared in Being Muhannad Shono Issue #70 which delves into the world of Saudi artist Muhannad Shono, exploring his creative journey, artistic process, and global impact. Through visuals and an in-depth interview, it highlights Shono’s works that connect…

Hylozoic/Desires (Himali Singh Soin & David Soin Tappeser), The Hedge of Halomancy, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist
Sharjah Biennial 16 ‘to carry’

The Sharjah Biennial 16 (SB16), titled to carry features over 650 works by nearly 200 artists, including more than 200 new commissions. Curated by Alia Swastika, Amal Khalaf, Megan Tamati-Quennell, Natasha Ginwala, and Zeynep Öz, the Biennial explores the concept…

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, Photo by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation
Islamic Arts Biennale 2025: AlBidaya

The AlBidaya section of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 presents an exploration of origins, spiritual transformation, and the sacred intersections of faith and artistic expression. Rooted in the Arabic word for “beginning,” AlBidaya unfolds in a meticulously curated space where…

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, Photo by Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation
Islamic Arts Biennale 2025: AlMuqtani

The Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah stands as a celebration of Islamic artistic heritage, bringing together masterpieces from across the Muslim world. Among its most anticipated sections is AlMuqtani, an exhibition that pays homage to two renowned art collectors:…

Islamic Arts Biennale 2025: AlMidhallah

The second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah presents AlMidhallah (The Canopy) as one of its sections, transforming the outdoor spaces of the Biennale into an immersive exploration of the Islamic garden. Curated by Muhannad Shono and…

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