Literature and Arts from the Center of the World
The Markaz Review is proud to co-sponsor this event on "Shakespeare in Arabic" organized by Columbia Global Paris Center and the American University of Beirut on Monday, February 17th at 7pm in Paris.
Join us on Sunday, February 23rd at 1pm EST/ 6pm UK/ 7pm CET to discuss "Too Soon: a novel" with author Betty Shamieh.
Join "Sumūd" co-editors Malu Halasa and Jordan Elgrably for an evening of readings and illustrated presentations with contributors Nadine Aranki and Saeed Taji Farouky at P21 Gallery (London) on Thursday, February 27th from 6:30 to 8:30pm local time.
Join us to discuss “Sumūd: A New Palestinian Reader” online with special guest speakers Zeina Azzam and Saleem Haddad on Sunday, March 30th at 1 pm Eastern/19:00 CET. Moderated by co-editors Malu Halasa and Jordan Elgrably.
Join us on Sunday, April 27th at 1pm EST to discuss Youssef Rakha's latest novel, "The Dissenters."
Venez rencontrer le rédacteur en chef de The Markaz Review et découvrir ses derniers ouvrages imprimés, « Stories from the Center of the World : New Middle East Fiction » et « Sumūd : A New Palestinian Reader » dans le cadre de la Comédie du Livre.
Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 1pm EST/ 6pm UK/ 7pm CET for a roundtable discussion on our 50th issue, RETURNING HOME, with writers Mai Al-Nakib, Gabriel Polley and Nafeesa Syeed. Moderated by Lina Mounzer.
An evocative exhibition at P21 Gallery from May 23 to June 14 showcases the resurgence of Palestinian political posters as powerful works of art and vital campaigning tools during the war on Gaza for Shubbak 2025. Curated by TMR’s literary editor Malu Halasa.
Join us online for a special discussion on Zahran Alqasmi's "Honey Hunger" with translator Marilyn Booth on Sunday, May 25th at 1pm EST/ 6pm UK/ 7pm CET.
Join TMR editors Jordan Elgrably, Rana Asfour, Malu Halasa for a writing workshop at the Arab British Centre on Saturday, May 31st from 10:30am to 5:30pm. This event is part of the 2025 Shubbak Festival taking place in London, UK.
