Since at least the 1950s, Arab artists depicted workers in paintings, sculptures, posters and more recently, in new media and installations. Workers from different industries were not only painted as central figures, they were also depicted with dignity. Read more »
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi: Developing Art Histories
The following conversation between Rose Lejeune and Al Qassemi is transcribed and edited from a Zoom call held in early May 2020, during a period of self-isolation in their respective cities of London and Sharjah. Read more »
Online Cultural Majlis: Anahi Alviso-Marino
The June 24, 2020 edition of the Online Cultural Majlis features Anahi Alviso-Marino, scholar and researcher specializing in the visual arts of the Arabian Peninsula. Read more »
Online Cultural Majlis: Asma Fayoumi
The June 20, 2020 edition of the Online Cultural Majlis features Syrian artist Asma Fayoumi. Read more »
Online Cultural Majlis: May Muzaffar
The June 17, 2020 edition of the Online Cultural Majlis features May Muzaffar, Iraqi writer and poet. Read more »
Online Cultural Majlis: Emad Abou Ghazi
The June 13, 2020 edition of the Online Cultural Majlis features Emad Abou Ghazi who discusses his father’s journey. Read more »