July/August 2026. As Abu Dhabi’s long-awaited museum district nears completion, I took a look at the emirate’s credentials as a global art destination for Selamta magazine. Read the magazine here. Selamta is the award-winning inflight magazine of Ethiopian Airlines. Reaching 20 million passengers annually across 140 destinations on five continents, it is Africa’s most widelyContinue reading “Feature | A cultural renaissance in Abu Dhabi | Selamta magazine”
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Feature | African art makes itself at home in Dubai | Selamta
May/June 2026. I wrote about the African art gallery Efie in Dubai, from its ideation to its recent expansion. Read the magazine here. Selamta is the award-winning inflight magazine of Ethiopian Airlines. Reaching 20 million passengers annually across 140 destinations on five continents, it is Africa’s most widely distributed magazine.
Feature | How to feel the benefit of art, according to psychologists
15 April 2026. Following on from my previous feature for Artsy on the general health benefits of engaging with art, I wrote this piece looking specifically at the impact of art on mental health. Read the full online article here. Founded in 2009, Artsy is the world’s largest online art marketplace and Artsy Editorial delivers art world newsContinue reading “Feature | How to feel the benefit of art, according to psychologists”
Feature | Sharjah architecture: How to build a city that smiles | Selamta
November/December 2025. I wrote about how blending heritage buildings with contemporary architecture is key to building a sense of community and coexistence in the emirate of Sharjah. Read the magazine here. Selamta is the award-winning inflight magazine of Ethiopian Airlines. Reaching 20 million passengers annually across 140 destinations on five continents, it is Africa’s most widely distributedContinue reading “Feature | Sharjah architecture: How to build a city that smiles | Selamta”
Feature | 4 reasons why looking at art is good for you | ARTSY
17 July 2025. Based on a growing body of research that shows that even a single session of viewing visual art can significantly enhance wellbeing, I explored four scientifically proven ways that art can improve your health. Read the full online article here. Founded in 2009, Artsy is the world’s largest online art marketplace andContinue reading “Feature | 4 reasons why looking at art is good for you | ARTSY”
Analysis | How does art survive a hurricane? | The Art Newspaper
7 December 2023. With rising sea levels and increasingly severe storms, the art world is waking up to the need to plan for the worst. I spoke to experts in the fields of insurance, logistics, conservation as well as galleries and museums in Florida to find out how art can best be protected in high-riskContinue reading “Analysis | How does art survive a hurricane? | The Art Newspaper”
Feature | Under the influence – can social media stars also be market makers? | Apollo Magazine
20 November 2023. Are we living in ‘The Age of Influence’? Does social media hold sway over the art market? I explore the roles of influencers in the art world and how they differ from other fields such as fashion and beauty. Read the full online article here. The interview also appeared in the November 2023Continue reading “Feature | Under the influence – can social media stars also be market makers? | Apollo Magazine”
Feature | Painting Nothing: An Introduction to Abstract Art in the Middle East | The Dubai Collection
23 May 2023. Looking at aspects of craft and ancient traditions, the Arabic script, geometric design and contemporary art, this article explores some of the basic tenets that make up the distinct style of Abstract art in the Middle East. You can read the full article here. The Dubai Collection engages with themes connected with theContinue reading “Feature | Painting Nothing: An Introduction to Abstract Art in the Middle East | The Dubai Collection”
Feature | Hussein Madi: When Life Becomes Form | The Dubai Collection
6 February 2023. In this artist profile I explore the life and work of the Lebanese artist Hussein Madi. You can read the full article here. The Dubai Collection engages with themes connected with the historical development of the Emirate and the UAE and reflects the values of openness, diversity and interconnectedness as embodied in the spiritContinue reading “Feature | Hussein Madi: When Life Becomes Form | The Dubai Collection”
Feature | Modern Iraq: The New Vision Group | The Dubai Collection
16 January 2023. In this article I explore the history and legacy of the New Vision Group (1969-1972) in Iraq, which was founded by the artist Dia al-Azzawi and included Mohammed Muhraddin, Rafa Al-Nasiri, Saleh Al-Jumaie, Hashim Samarchi and Ismail Fattah. You can read the full article here. The Dubai Collection engages with themes connectedContinue reading “Feature | Modern Iraq: The New Vision Group | The Dubai Collection”
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