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 »
Arts & Culture
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 »
Sharjah Art Museum: The Bellwether of Gulf Art Museums
Since its inception the Sharjah Art Museum has been the diamond in the necklace of pearls that are the emirate’s museums. It has played a role in educating the public, documenting the artistic past and present, and has helped to cement Sharjah’s position as the capital of culture for the Arab world and beyond. Read more »
Dia Azzawi: Sabra & Shatila (the “Arab Guernica”)
On September 16, 1982, radio news bulletins described an Israeli sanctioned massacre in the Palestinian camps in Sabra and Shatilla, west of Beirut, Lebanon. One of those listening was Iraqi artist Dia Al Azzawi. Take a look at his response to the massacre in this AJ+ Arabic story, with Sultan. Read more »
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi documents the modern architecture of Sharjah
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is on a quest to bring the modern architectural gems of his native Sharjah the recognition they deserve. Read more »
Larissa Sansour: Palestinaut
In her piece, “Palestinaut,” Larissa Sansour creaed an astronaut wearing a space suit emblazoned with the Palestinian flag, With this piece, she sarcastically asks, “Should Palestinians go to another planet so they don’t have to bother anyone else?” Find out more with Sultan in this AJ+ Arabic story. Read more »