Special World Picks Sept 15-26 on TMR’s Third Anniversary
TMR publishes World Picks special edition on its third anniversary, including events from Sept. 15-26, 2023.
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“The Burden of Inheritance”—fiction from Mai Al-Nakib
In Mai Al-Nakib’s new short story, a woman makes a Herculean effort to preserve the memory and artwork of her late husband.
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.
Doha Street Artist Mubarak Al-Malik’s Fabulous Journey
Qatari street artist Mubarak Al-Malik stays true to his homeland's heritage and traditions as he takes his signature art worldwide.
The Skinny on Qatar’s National Museum
Impressive art, films, sounds and smells among the ultra modern and ancient treasures housed at the National Museum of Qatar.
Displacement, Migration are at the Heart of Istanbul Exhibit
Jennifer Hattam reviews "After the Birds: Utopia" at Istanbul's Sadberk Hanım Museum — an exhibition inspired by refugees.
Abu Dhabi Shows Noura Ali-Ramahi’s “Allow Me Not to Explain”
Rana Asfour talks to an Emirati about her ideas and development as an artist.
#MahsaAmini—Art by Rachid Bouhamidi, Los Angeles
In HEROINES, artist Rachid Bouhamidi pays homage to the late Mahsa Jhina Amini and the women-led uprising for freedom in Iran.
Defiance—an essay from Sara Mokhavat
When an oppressive, insulting cleric makes life unbearable at a university campus in Tehran, students rebel. Pandemonium ensues.
Marrakesh Artist Mo Baala Returns to Galerie 127 with Collage
El Habib Louai talks to artist Mo Baala about his latest exhibition of collages and overpaintings at Marrakesh's Galery 127.
In Tunis, Art Reinvents and Liberates the City
Sarah Ben Hamadi explores street art, graffiti and the popular art scene in Tunis.
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.
Lisa Teasley: “Death is Beautiful”
Should we be happy we're finite? Lisa Teasley weaves a tale merging art, transhumanists and artificial intelligence.
The Scandal of Ronit Baranga’s “All Things Sweet and Painful”
Philosophy professor David Capps discusses our perception of Israeli sculptress Ronit Baranga's controversial art.
Hand-Written Love Letters and Words of the Great Arab Poets
Artist Reem Mouasher shares her recent series of paintings, inspired by the era of hand-written love letters, borrowing words of great Arab poets; Gibran, Qabbani, Al-Mutanabbi and Mahmoud Darwish.