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fromwww.archdaily.com
4 days ago

Nojoor / Hive Architecture

The design of Nojoor is deeply rooted in the client's enthusiasm for architecture and the natural beauty of the bushland site, creating a unique living experience.
Renovation
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

When Sculpture Becomes Discourse: Reflections on Mujassam Watan

The Mujassam Watan initiative redefines urban aesthetics by integrating art into the social and cultural fabric of Khobar, enhancing identity and meaning.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I can't listen without feeling rattled': how Fairuz's anthem of resilience became a harbinger of strife for Lebanon

Fairuz's Bahebak Ya Lebnan symbolizes Lebanese unity and resilience, becoming a national anthem amidst ongoing tragedies and conflicts.
Music production
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Lebanese Artist Accuses Israel of War Crime for Strike That Killed His Parents

Ali Cherri filed a war crimes complaint against Israel for bombing that killed his parents in Beirut.
#uae-art
Music production
fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Simo Cell / Abdullah Miniawy: Dying Is the Internet

Simo Cell and Abdullah Miniawy create a unique fusion of bass-heavy music and Arabic vocal traditions, exemplified in their latest work, Dying Is the Internet.
London music
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 month ago

Video Premiere: Alewya - City of Symbols ft. eejebee - KALTBLUT Magazine

Alewya announces her debut album 'ZERO' releasing June 26, 2026, blending Ethiopian rhythms with London underground beats through new single 'City of Symbols.'
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Lebanese Artist Ali Sbeity Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike

Ali Sbeity painted vibrant portraits and landscapes of his rural hometown in Southern Lebanon, often sharing his works on his Facebook. He participated in numerous local arts exhibitions and created murals for schools in Beirut.
Arts
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iranians embrace anthem by AI singer created by UK-based, Iran-born artist

An AI-generated singer named Nava created by Iranian-origin artist Farbod Mehr has become the voice of Iranian resistance, with her songs gaining 13 million Instagram views amid protests and military conflict.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Despite Uncertainty, Gulf Art World Projects Normalcy

Cultural heritage faces threats amid ongoing conflicts, despite some museums and galleries remaining open.
fromHyperallergic
4 weeks ago

Iranian Artist Speaks Her Heart

The Lower East Side institution's OMA-designed, $82 million expansion debuted this week to mixed reviews, reflecting a range of opinions on its new look and functionality.
Arts
Writing
fromKqed
1 month ago

A Glimpse of Iran Through the Eyes of its Artists and Journalists

Iranian-American artists and writers explore diaspora, identity, and historical trauma through poetry, fiction, and documentary, examining the lasting impact of political upheaval and U.S. intervention on Iranian communities.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

When a Palestinian Artist Asserts Her Own Humanity

There is a scene in "Morgenkreis | Morning Circle" (2025), a 16-mm film by Berlin-based Palestinian artist Basma al-Sharif, that unfolds at the threshold of a daycare center. A young boy clings to his father, his fists locked into the fabric of his coat, his arms wrapped tightly around him. The father gently tries to pry himself free while a daycare worker crouches nearby, attempting to distract the child and coax him inside. It is an ordinary moment, one that anyone who has ever been a child - or cared for one - recognizes instantly, as well as the gut-wrenching feeling it provokes.
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Islamic Futurism Here and Now

Contemporary Islamic artists advance visual traditions through calligraphy, installation, and speculative image-making, while global art institutions face boycott demands and labor disputes.
Music
fromDailydot
1 year ago

'He was really in the trenches': Viewers slam popular influencer for scamming small artist out of $20

Indie musicians risk being scammed when paying TikTok influencers to use their songs; Breeonuh lost $20 after an influencer blocked her and deleted the video.
Fashion & style
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Vintage Arab cassette tapes inspire Sometimes Always' warm identity for Fatouh Harissa

Foutah Harrissa rebranded with a bolder, fiery red wordmark and warm earthy tones while maintaining Tunisian heritage through handcrafted textiles and vintage Arab-inspired geometric framing devices.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Artists Set Islamic Futurism Into Motion

Contemporary Muslim artists use calligraphy, installation, and speculative image-making rooted in Islamic philosophy and medieval traditions to imagine and shape Muslim futures.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Over 100 artists for Palestine back UN's Albanese after resignation calls

There are infinitely more of us in every corner of the Earth who want force no longer to be the law. Who know what the word law' truly means, the letter said.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Jamal Elshayyal: inside the war for journalism's future

Director of Al Jazeera Digital News Jamal Elshayyal speaks to The Take on leading Al Jazeera's next era of journalism. At Web Summit Qatar, we hear from Jamal Elshayyal, Al Jazeera's new Director of Digital News Content, on forging his own path at the network and how those lessons will guide Al Jazeera through the AI age. In this episode: Jamal Elshayyal (@jamalelshayyal), Director, Al Jazeera Digital News Content Global Episode credits:
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Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Simo Cell and Abdullah Miniawy: Dying Is the Internet review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month

Abdullah Miniawy and Simo Cell's album 'Dying Is the Internet' combines experimental electronic production with classical Arabic vocals to explore AI corruption and digital chaos through unpredictable, grid-breaking soundscapes.
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Despite All Odds, Beirut's Jazz Scene Persists

I noticed the swelling of the double bass first, quickly followed by the fluttering of brushed cymbals. A saxophone pushing against the edges of a melody swiftly married the notes together, chords drifting haphazardly before reaching a slow, pulsing groove. The jazz quartet performed in front of a liquor cabinet lined with whisky bottles; low-hanging lights teetered overhead, throwing shapes on the monochromatic marble-tiled floor. Outside, a leafy veranda was filled with diners, the music drifting through flung-open doors and windows.
Music
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Art communities and heritage in Iran, moderate recovery in the art market, Sydney Biennale-podcast

Cultural communities in Iran and Lebanon respond to Middle East conflict while heritage sites face damage, alongside global art market recovery and contemporary art installations addressing regional tragedies.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Amoako Boafo Takes His Studio on the Road

Amoako Boafo's exhibition combines 22 portraits with seating areas and a recreated studio model, creating an immersive space that transports visitors from Los Angeles to his hometown of Accra, Ghana.
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Queer Arab Artists on Their Own Terms

"The show is about giving the pen back to the writer, giving the paintbrush back to the artist, during this time of genocide," the Ridikkuluz told Hyperallergic in an interview at the gallery. "And when there's been so much censorship, these are artists that might not have been able to do this anywhere else."
Arts
#art-basel-qatar
fromArtnet News
1 month ago
Arts

The Art Boom in the Middle East, Are Old Masters Cool Now?, and a Fresco Fracas in Italy | Artnet News

fromArtnet News
1 month ago
Arts

The Art Boom in the Middle East, Are Old Masters Cool Now?, and a Fresco Fracas in Italy | Artnet News

#saudi-modern-art
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Lawrence Abu Hamdan and Lydia Ourahmane among artists confirmed for new Qatar quadrennial

The quadrennial exhibition introduces a new type of transnational, transdisciplinary program to Doha, rooted in issues that affect both Qatar and the wider region. The artists exhibiting broadly represent the diverse nationalities that live in Qatar, while their work reflects the shared geographical, environmenta
Arts
#mf-husain
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

Tarek Atoui-known for his innovative musical performances-will take over Tate Modern's Turbine Hall this autumn

Tarek Atoui will transform Tate Modern's Turbine Hall with a Hyundai Commission featuring multisensory, research-driven sound environments and experimental electro-instrumental performances.
#public-art
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 Opens at JAX District in Saudi Arabia

Titled "في الحِلّ والترحال" / In Interludes and Transitions, the exhibition is led by Co-Artistic Directors Nora Razian and Sabih Ahmed, while Milan-based architect Sammy Zarka contributed as the Associate Architect and Exhibition Designer. The exhibition scenography is designed by Formafantasma, and the event brings together more than 65 artists from over 37 countries, including more than 25 newly commissioned works.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Art for Dignity

As if demolishing the East Wing, gutting arts agencies, and slapping his name and face on several federal buildings weren't enough, the US president now wants to do away with a DC building known as the "Sistine Chapel of New Deal art." This week, we reported on a burgeoning campaign to save the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, which houses murals by Ben Shahn, Philip Guston, Seymour Fogel, and other major American artists. We will continue to follow this story.
Arts
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

'I rely heavily on instinct': entertainment mogul Hassan Smith on the art he collects and why

I'm looking forward to fellowshipping with fellow art enthusiasts and seeing ambitious work from galleries around the world. I'm especially excited for the Collector X Dinner, which always brings together some of the most thoughtful voices in the art and business community.
Arts
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

We Must Do More Than Simply Depict Our Lives

The Bronx Museum biennial spotlights representational works that center urban youth and marginalized identities, challenging mainstream narratives through sincere, everyday portrayals.
Arts
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Transforms Riyadh into a Platform for Public Art

Contemporary sculpture functions as a critical urban mediator that reshapes public space and contributes to city transformation, exemplified by Riyadh's Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 symposium integrating large-scale artworks into the urban environment.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Tuwaiq Sculpture Returns to Riyadh With Monumental New Works

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presents 25 large-scale works by international artists exploring memory, sustainability, environmental innovation, and human influence on natural and built environments.
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Domingo Zapata Is Painting the World's Largest Mural in Saudi Arabia

As an artist, having the freedom to create without boundaries is incredibly rare. That's why I reference the Sistine Chapel-not to compare myself to Michelangelo, but to evoke that moment in history when an artist was entrusted with complete creative freedom to interpret humanity as it was understood at the time,
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