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
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.
Artists like Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Arthur Rimbaud and Imru' al-Qais made a long-lasting impact in their youth. Why, then, does the Arab world shun new voices?
At the Tate Modern in London, Al Majalla comes across a series of Bantu masks shot by Angolan photographer Edson Chagas. The people who wear them are otherwise dressed in completely modern clothing.
Speaking to Al Majalla, Saudi artist Ghada Al-Hassan describes art as a living entity: "Its birth alone does not guarantee its survival. It needs continuous care to grow and thrive."
The Eames Fine Art Gallery in London is exhibiting works of the late Victor Pasmore, "a poet" who utilised a meticulously precise visual language. We explore the essence of his art.
Leading Emirati visual artist Najat Makki discusses her artistic journey, why she does not limit herself to one school or medium, and the "radically different" times we're in.
Creativity is the path of awareness and cinema is one of the most prominent forms of human creativity and the most expressive of intellectual achievement in the cultural field.
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Palestinian novelists continue to tell their stories, demanding the attention of a world that has often looked away. Meanwhile, Israeli writers grapple with existential questions and self-doubt.