In honour of Mahmoud Darwish’s 84th birthday, we examine how the Palestinian wordsmith continues to inspire creativity in the ...

Art from the Middle East experienced unprecedented growth this year. Proof of this is auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s ...

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Art from the Arab world has been gaining significant international attention in recent years. However, 2024 has been particularly a strong year for Arab art with several landmark exhibitions.

The rich artistic heritage of the Arab world has given rise to countless works reflecting the ambiance of Ramadan. From traditional Islamic calligraphy to modern paintings, artists have visually ...

Sabour stressed the importance of artistic gatherings in the Arab world, calling them a vital platform for exchanging expertise. "We need such spaces for artistic communication, where artists can ...

To everyone’s surprise fine art achieved very solid results, indicating a strong appetite for Saudi and Arab art,” says Rebecca Anne Proctor, the author of the book “Art in Saudi Arabia: A New ...