A Syrian artist pays tribute to a galaxy of leading Islamic scientists and scholars, as he tries to paint an image of Muslims and Islam that is different from what is widely seen today. Take a look with Sultan in this AJ+ Arabic story. Read more »
Arts & Culture
Dia Azzawi: The Seven Odes (The Mu’allaqāt)
In this AJ+ Arabic story, Sultan discusses Iraqi artist Dia Al Azzawi’s tribute to the Seven Odes, which form a quintessential part of the Arabic poetic repertoire. Watch and take a closer look at this set of twelve paintings. Read more »
Sami Mohammed: Penetration sculpture
Kuwaiti artist Sami Mohammed’s sculpture captures a multitude of social dynamics associated with political struggle. Titled, “Penetration,” the piece is the focus of this AJ+ Arabic story, hosted by Sultan. Read more »
Dia Azzawi: Good Morning Beirut (Handala)
In 1982, the Israeli siege of Beirut brought with it a world of suffering and destruction. In response to this, Palestinian artist and cartoonist Naji Al Ali, painted “Good Morning Beirut,” which depicted Handala presenting a flower through a hole in the wall to a young woman. This powerful scene of solidarity would later be recreated in a sculpture by Iraqi artist Dia Al Azzawi. Take a look with Sultan in this AJ+ Arabic story. Read more »
13 Degrees East
More than thirty years after its opening the Institut du Monde Arabe continues to be a visionary and unique project that is still relevant to France but perhaps even more relevant to the Arab World itself. It was in Paris that I truly connected to the Arab world, says Sultan in this personal essay about Arab art, culture and identity. Read more »
Jasim Al Zaini: Our Epic Story (of Qatar)
In 1973, Qatari artist Jassim Al Zaini tries to capture the surge of development that is defining the time in his country. Take a look at this piece with Sultan in this AJ+ Arabic story. Read more »