Undoing Colonial Geographies from Paris with Ariella Aïsha Azoulay
With genocidal violence raging in Gaza and muzzling of pro-Palestinian voices throughout France, Ariella Azoulay's word is now inescapable.
Palestine
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.
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.
Four Books to Revolutionize Your Thinking
TMR's managing editor, Rana Asfour, offers four books to challenge the world as we know it.
The Story of the Keffiyeh
Amidst the carnage in Gaza, the world has renewed its acquaintance with the region's most recognizable political symbol, writes Rajrupa Das.
Messages from Gaza Now / 5
A first-person account reveals the nightmare Gaza has become, where every safe zone is carpet-bombed, shelled, sniped by the IDF.
World Picks from the Editors: Feb 23 — Mar 7
TMR editors highlight the best events, books, films, podcasts and other cultural products from around the globe.
The Body, Intimacy and Technology in the Middle East
Six women artists and curator Nadine Khalil explore women's bodies in a Dubai exhibition, in an interview by Naima Morelli.
Driving in Palestine Now is More Dangerous Than Ever
A Twitter post by Fadi Quran reveals the reality on the ground these days trying to get around the West Bank.
Israel-Palestine: Peace Under Occupation?
Laëtitia Soula reports on a French trade union event that presented anti-colonialist writer and publisher Alain Gresh.
Illuminated Reading for 2024: Our Anticipated Titles
Four editors at The Markaz Review share some of their most anticipated titles publishing in 2024.
“New Reasons”—a short story by Samira Azzam
In a translated tale from Palestine’s first lady of short stories, the newest technology exacts a toll on people ahead of their time.
Jesus Was Palestinian, But Bethlehem Suspends Christmas
Had Jesus been born today he would be considered Palestinian, and his birth would have faced many obstacles along the way, writes Ahmed Twaij.
Messages from Gaza Now / 2
Firsthand accounts of the war by Hossam Madhoun, a theatre-maker reporting from the rubble of Gaza.
We Will Sing Until the Pain Goes Away—a Palestinian Playlist
Brianna Halasa has put together a dynamite playlist in solidarity with Gaza and all Palestinians.