Art & Photography

Shirin Mohammad: Portrait of an Artist Between Berlin & Tehran

Shirin Mohammad: Portrait of an Artist Between Berlin & Tehran

Noushin Afzali profiles multimedia artist Shirin Mohammad, who glides back and forth between Berlin, Bremen and Tehran.

15 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By Hannah Fox
16 Formidable Lebanese Photographers in an Abbey

16 Formidable Lebanese Photographers in an Abbey

Nada Ghosn interviews the curator and Lebanese photographers exhibiting in the Abbey de Jumièges, north of Paris.

5 SEPTEMBER 2022 • By I. Rida Mahmood
In Tunis, Art Reinvents and Liberates the City

In Tunis, Art Reinvents and Liberates the City

Sarah Ben Hamadi explores street art, graffiti and the popular art scene in Tunis.

29 AUGUST 2022 • By Sarah Ben Hamadi
Abundant Middle Eastern Talent at the ’22 Avignon Theatre Fest

Abundant Middle Eastern Talent at the ’22 Avignon Theatre Fest

Nada Ghosn revels in the artistry of Palestinian, Iranian, Lebanese, Afghan and other playwrights and performers in Avignon...

18 JULY 2022 • By I. Rida Mahmood
Featured Artist: Steve Sabella, Beyond Palestine

Featured Artist: Steve Sabella, Beyond Palestine

The artist and writer from Palestine has a universal vision to bring people together across boundaries and borders.

15 JUNE 2022 • By TMR
Steve Sabella: Excerpts from “The Parachute Paradox”

Steve Sabella: Excerpts from “The Parachute Paradox”

In these stories from his impassioned memoir, Steve Sabella works to decolonize the mind and liberate his identity.

15 JUNE 2022 • By Nawal Nasrallah
Film Review: “Memory Box” on Lebanon Merges Art & Cinema

Film Review: “Memory Box” on Lebanon Merges Art & Cinema

Arie Akkersmans-Amaya reviews the latest film by Lebanese artist duo Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige, whom he interviews.

13 JUNE 2022 • By Selma Dabbagh
Algerian Art on the 60th Anniversary of Algeria’s Independence

Algerian Art on the 60th Anniversary of Algeria’s Independence

Melissa Chemam reviews two major exhibitions devoted to Algerian artists and the rebel leader Abd el-Kader, at Paris...

9 MAY 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Zineb Sedira Triumphs for France/Algeria at 59th Venice Biennale

Zineb Sedira Triumphs for France/Algeria at 59th Venice Biennale

Melissa Chemam interviews the London-based Franco-Algerian artist whose pavilion won Special Jury Mention in Venice.

2 MAY 2022 • By Melissa Chemam
Ghosts of Beirut: a Review of “displaced”

Ghosts of Beirut: a Review of “displaced”

Karén Jallatyan reviews the book of Beirut's Armenian community with photography by Ara Oshagan and an essay by...

11 APRIL 2022 • By Rachid Bouhamidi
No Sex Please, We’re Syrian: on Syrian Sexual Humor During War

No Sex Please, We’re Syrian: on Syrian Sexual Humor During War

A frank look at the changing social attitudes toward sexuality in war-torn Syria.

15 MARCH 2022 • By Rana Asfour
On “True Love Leaves No Traces”

On “True Love Leaves No Traces”

From Leonard Cohen to Apollo and Daphne to French philosopher Jean-Lun Nancy, Arie Akkermans-Amaya looks at the influences...

15 MARCH 2022 • By Selma Dabbagh
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