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SELECTIONS is a platform for the arts, focusing on the Arab World.

Selections editorial presents a quarterly print magazine and weekly online publication with high quality content on all subjects related to Art and Culture. Full of world-leading artworks, exquisite brand imagery, original creative illustrations and insightful written articles.
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Being Abdul Rahman Katanani: A Tale of Transformation and Inspiration by Saleh Barakat

“Abdul Rahman immediately impressed me with his way of thinking, how he was determined to become an artist, and his belief that it was possible.” My first meeting with Abdul Rahman Katanani was at the recommendation of a friend, Mrs…

Farid Trad: Collector and Art Patron at Saleh Barakat Gallery

This exhibition serves as a tribute to Farid Trad, an observer of a bygone era since 1969. As an architect-engineer, Trad impacted various realms within and surrounding his profession, including pedagogy and organisational aspects. Over a career spanning 43 years,…

Being Abdul Rahman Katanani: ‘The Ideal Peacemaker’ by Barbara Polla

“I experienced an incredibly strong sensation of imprisonment and entanglement. Like an oxymoron though, the barbed wire then flourished in freely growing, joyful branches. I immediately felt in love – art love.” I initially encountered Abdul Rahman Katanani through his…

Memory of a paper city by Alfred Tarazi at Umam

From the disintegration of state institutions to the endemic neglect and destruction of its cultural heritage, Lebanon’s modern cultural and social legacy is in peril. In past years, the country has seen its cultural hubs crumble: publishing houses, theatres, cinemas,…

Contemporary Istanbul 2023

The 18th edition of Contemporary Istanbul is scheduled from September 28 to October 1, 2023, featuring preview days on September 26 and 27. The event boasts 75 galleries and initiatives from 22 countries at the historical Tersane Istanbul, a former…

On Show in Dubai this Month

This fall, Dubai welcomes a diverse array of exhibitions, showcasing talent from around the world. In this article, we will be exploring some of the many shows on display. From the digital landscapes of Josh Rowell’s “Moral Codes” at Firetti…

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