When Fatma Haddad Became “Baya”—a Paris Art Story
Baya was among the first Algerian artists to be recognized by the art world in Paris. Though considered naïve in style, her work endures.
Baya was among the first Algerian artists to be recognized by the art world in Paris. Though considered naïve in style, her work endures.
With tarot cards and a recipe for pickled turnips, Beirutis bid farewell to yet another friend leaving on a “talent passport” to somewhere else.
In Paris, Belleville struggles to hang on to its immigrant roots while the world's cities gentrify and price out working-class populations.
With genocidal violence raging in Gaza and muzzling of pro-Palestinian voices throughout France, Ariella Azoulay's word is now inescapable.
Wanis El Kabbaj fondly reminisces about his father's elation while in Paris and the profound significance the city held for him.
Feurat Alani, a French novelist of Iraqi descent, succeeds in capturing the connections between two disparate cultural spheres.
Our writers share some of their preferred dining establishments in Paris, where cuisines of the Middle East and North Africa take pride of place.
The mechanical obligation to reveal one's origin during French conversation is not only tedious, but downright boring, writes Sabah Haider.
Coline Houssais explores the rich tapestry of Arab literature intertwined with the poetic allure of Paris.
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Adib Rahhal reviews Hisham Matar's latest novel, in which the precariousness of existence and Libya serve as springboards.
TMR editors highlight the best events, books, films, podcasts and other cultural products from around the globe.
Hadani Ditmars reports on the calls to shut down the Israeli pavilion in the Venice Biennale, and a possible widespread artist boycott.