Marseille, the Journey (guest editor’s introduction)
Guest editor Jenine Abboushi introduces us to her special Markaz Review issue exploring the many facets of Marseille.
Guest editor Jenine Abboushi introduces us to her special Markaz Review issue exploring the many facets of Marseille.
The artist & writer couple known as gethan&myles bought 10,000 euros worth of "lost" or pawned gold jewelry and then sought the gold's owners…
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Marseille through the lens of photographer Bernard Plossu.
Meet the fabulous vocal duo formed in Marseille known as Zoppa, weaving together Spanish, Greek, jazz and world music influences.
Mary Fitzgerald, a Marseille transplant from Ireland, explores the growth of gated communities in a city proud of its openness.
Melissa Chemam on the origins and reverberations of Marseille's seminal rap group IAM.
Jenine Abboushi takes a stroll down Marseille's iconic avenue La Canebière toward the Vieux Port to discover multitudes—even during the pandemic.
Longtime Marseille resident and crime novelist François Thomazeau describes his French city of choice.
The avant-garde musical duo of Catherine Estrade and Vincent Commaret connect Walter Benjamin with Damascus, Berlin and Marseille.
Marseille transplant Alexis Steinman, who writes about food and travel, captures the friendly spirit of sharing traditions.
An ode to the unsung in text and images by writer-photographer Franck Pourcel that reveals a deep love for and understanding of Marseille.