Earth Strikes Back
Malu Halasa finds that when it comes to Mother Earth, some artists say it's time we go from vile consumers to gentle caretakers of the planet.
Malu Halasa finds that when it comes to Mother Earth, some artists say it's time we go from vile consumers to gentle caretakers of the planet.
Malu Halasa finds unexpected tastes, pleasures and upsets at the 2023 London Book Fair.
Emerging from Covid, a prominent Iranian photographer documents the working-class as the country reels under sanctions.
Malu Halasa interviews the Iranian graphic novelist who like Marjane Satrapi has made France his home as a political refugee.
Malu Halasa talks to the director of a new documentary exposing the cruelty of Iran's Islamic regime.
Malu Halasa tells the story of refugees seeking asylum in Britain who brave the dangerous waters of the English Channel.
Iraqi lawyers and activists in a Baghdad-based NGO have been working to stop honor killings, but were unable to help Tiba al-Ali, reports Malu Halasa.
Malu Halasa tours the exuberant exhibition from artist Soheila Sokhanvari that celebrates strong Iranian women.
Malu Halasa surveys the legacy of Al Saqi while also lamenting the end of Banipal Magazine and the retirement of the British Museum's Venetia Porter.
Malu Halasa reviews 12 of 40 Palestinian, Arab and international artists showing in the third annual Ramallah Art Fair.
Malu Halasa reports on the myriad ways Iranians circumvent Iran's heavy-handed media to get their news.
Malu Halasa and Beehype on the latest hit parade of protest songs for Iranian freedom.
Malu Halasa performs Mai Ghoussoub's groundbreaking essay, "Chewing Viagra Gum."
A frank look at the changing social attitudes toward sexuality in war-torn Syria.
Malu Halasa reviews a new anthology of Arab women writers on sex, love and lust, including "the leading lights of modern Arab fiction: Hanan al-Shaykh, Adhaf Soueif, Leila Slimani and Adania Shibli."
Travel the world, meet people, see great places, without ever leaving the comfort of your screen…welcome to the pandemic!
Malu Halasa reviews the new graphic novel by former political prisoner and editorial cartoonist Mana Neyestani, released in 2021 by IranWire.com.
Malu Halasa reviews a selection of the 170 Arab, Iranian and Turkish artists and artworks in the British Museum's contemporary Middle East collection.
The pandemic is here to stay a while but arts and culture are alive and well, with fresh world picks from Malu Halasa.
The best writing in "Alligator & Other Stories" starts a different conversation about Arab belonging and assimilation in America, through the prism of Syrian experience.
Mala Halasa curates art, music, parks and politix from London…