22 December 2023. I spoke with Ruba Katrib, the curator and director of curatorial affairs at MoMA PS1 in New York, amidst the current turmoil in the Middle East. We discussed what it has been like working in the art world in America, and internationally, as a first generation Arab-American; whether museums can help inContinue reading “Feature | Curator Ruba Katrib reflects on being an Arab-American in the art world | GQ Middle East”
Tag Archives: Middle Eastern art
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”
Book | African Artists: From 1882 to Now | Phaidon
October 2021. This book is a groundbreaking A-Z survey of the work of over 300 modern and contemporary artists born or based in Africa. I contributed the entries on: Ahmed Shibrain, Zoulikha Bouabdellah, Adel El Siwi, Younes Rahmoun, Nja Mahdaoui, Mounir Fatmi, Houston Maludi, Amina Menia, Farid Belkahia and M’hamed Issiakhe. You can purchase copiesContinue reading “Book | African Artists: From 1882 to Now | Phaidon”
Panel for Abu Dhabi Art fair | Curating virtual exhibitions
19 November 2020. As part of Abu Dhabi Art 2020—which went fully virtual—I moderated a panel with the art fair’s curators for its geographically focussed sections including the UAE, India, South Korea and Africa. The 12th edition of Abu Dhabi Art opened online with a record line up of 68 international galleries and works byContinue reading “Panel for Abu Dhabi Art fair | Curating virtual exhibitions”
Podcast with Art D’Egypte | Aimee Dawson, Art Writer
24 June 2020. Originally aired as an Instagram Live, in this podcast I was invited by Nadine Abdel Ghaffar to talk about my experiences as an art journalist and my particular focus on art from the Middle East. We also discuss art in the digital age, how to research and critique art, as well cultureContinue reading “Podcast with Art D’Egypte | Aimee Dawson, Art Writer”
Abu Dhabi Focus podcast | How Saudi artists are driving political change
10 November 2017. I headed to the United Arab Emirates with The Art Newspaper, to co-produce and host a special, three-part series of podcasts. During a memorable week, the long-awaited Louvre Abu Dhabi opened as well as a new edition of Abu Dhabi Art fair. In this podcast, I spoke to one of my all-timeContinue reading “Abu Dhabi Focus podcast | How Saudi artists are driving political change”
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