Happy as an Arab in Paris
Wanis El Kabbaj fondly reminisces about his father's elation while in Paris and the profound significance the city held for him.
The Imagination Interviews
Feurat Alani: Paris, Fallujah and Recovered Memory
Feurat Alani, a French novelist of Iraqi descent, succeeds in capturing the connections between two disparate cultural spheres.
Our Favorite Arab/Middle Eastern Restaurants in Paris
Our writers share some of their preferred dining establishments in Paris, where cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa take pride of place.
They/Them: Identify Yourself Immediately
The mechanical obligation to reveal one's origin during French conversation is not only tedious, but downright boring, writes Sabah Haider.
The Arab Writer in Paris; Paris in the Arab Writer
Coline Houssais explores the rich tapestry of Arab literature intertwined with the poetic allure of Paris.
The Arab Paris Middle East Book List
Dive into the rich tapestry of literature by Francophone writers from the Middle East with this curated reading list.
Fady Joudah’s […] Dares Us to Listen to Palestinian Words—and Silences
Eman Quotah on Fady Joudah's latest, in which the poet takes on the inadequacy of language in conveying the pain and hope of Palestinians today.
How Fragile We Are: Hisham Matar’s My Friends
Adib Rahhal reviews Hisham Matar's latest novel, in which the precariousness of existence and Libya serve as springboards.
World Picks from the Editors: Mar 23— Apr 5
TMR editors highlight the best events, books, films, podcasts and other cultural products from around the globe.
Will Artists Against Genocide Boycott the Venice Biennale?
Hadani Ditmars reports on the calls to shut down the Israeli pavilion in the Venice Biennale, and a possible widespread artist boycott.
The Mood At This Year’s Dubai Art Week 2024
Sophie Kazan reports on the mood of Dubai Art Week this year with a roundup of the UAE and Arab artists and galleries in Art Dubai.
Dining with the Sultan at LACMA
At times beautiful as a virtual meal experience, LACMA’s “Dining with the Sultan” is an old-fashioned, things-in-glass-cases exhibition.
Israeli & Palestinian Filmmakers Accused of Anti-semitism at Berlinale
Viola Shafik addresses the controversy at the 2024 Berlinale, following the screening of a Palestinian-Israeli "solidarity film."
Human Rights Films on Ownership of History, Women’s Bodies & Paintings
Malu Halasa offers an overview of three Middle Eastern films screening at the 2024 Human Rights Watch Film Festival in London.