Living through crises, tragedy, and war, followed by crises, tragedy, and war, Al Majalla speaks to four young artists turning to art to make sense of their country and inheritance
The Royal Academy of Arts exhibition in London chronicles Brazil's pioneering role in the modernist art movement from 1910 to 1980, featuring over 130 paintings by ten artists
In his current collection, Palestinian artist Taysir Batniji tries to depict the Gaza war with art that has almost entirely lost its form, in part because events since October 2023 go "beyond descript
Speaking to Al Majalla, they explain how art functions as a lens through which to examine events and their aftermath and helps them explore connections between the personal and the collective
What entered school curriculum in the late 50s under the influence of Crown Prince Faisal experienced a renaissance with the advent of the internet, which continues to this day
In past group exhibitions, this Syrian artist proved her talent. Now, she has exhibited her work for the first time in a solo exhibition in Damascus, drawing on the symbolism of migration
By confining himself in a narrow, transparent space near the main stadium for the Olympic Games, Abraham Poincheval tried to highlight an under-highlighted problem. Did he succeed, or is he mad?
With Israel's destructive war on Gaza killing tens of thousands, losing art seems trivial. Still, artists are determined to keep their works alive despite attempts to erase Palestinian culture.
The former US envoy to Damascus tells Al Majalla how to find a path to a lasting settlement and a new place in the Middle East, from his unique perspective and first-hand experience in Assad-era talks
A US federal court has blocked Trump's tariffs and ruled that the president doesn't have unilateral authority to impose them, dealing a major blow to his economic policy
The US-based writer does not hold back in what he pens for American readers, nor is he censored. There is just one word that he is forbidden from using.
As global climate finance falters and US support disappears, the MENA region faces a widening funding gap. Now is the time to create a regional climate finance mechanism.