Guide to Jeddah's Balad Al Fan, from markets to music
The event celebrates the historical district of Saudi Arabia's second biggest city
Al Balad, Jeddah’s historical district, offers a fascinating tapestry of crumbling buildings, ancient history and quaint cobbled streets. Photo: Consolum
Pictured at his Ramallah studio, Sliman Mansour's work is characterised by figures and landscapes that embody and celebrate Palestinian identity. Photo: Zawyeh GalleryArt in times of crisis: Palestinian painter's change of approach
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Banksy unveiled a new work showing three drones on a stop sign, in Peckham, south London, but it was quickly removed. PAMysterious new Banksy artwork takes flight in London
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This year, Al Burda Award's theme was Al Mizan (meaning 'the balance'), marking the Year of Sustainability in the UAE. Photo: Al Burda AwardsAl Burda Award: UAE Minister honours creatives enriching Islamic arts
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A view of Beirut from the window of an apartment affected by the 2020 Beirut port explosion . Photo: Sara GuldmyrBeirut's blast-damaged curtains become symbol of healing
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India's last glove puppeteers have a hand in keeping the century-old art alive
Only seven artists performing the once-popular sakhi kandhei remain in India
Only seven men in the state of Odisha, India, still practise the century-old puppetry art form known as sakhi kandhei
Banksy unveiled a new work showing three drones on a stop sign, in Peckham, south London, but it was quickly removed. PAMysterious new Banksy artwork takes flight in London
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This year, Al Burda Award's theme was Al Mizan (meaning 'the balance'), marking the Year of Sustainability in the UAE. Photo: Al Burda AwardsAl Burda Award: UAE Minister honours creatives enriching Islamic arts
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A view of Beirut from the window of an apartment affected by the 2020 Beirut port explosion . Photo: Sara GuldmyrBeirut's blast-damaged curtains become symbol of healing
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Designer David Carson puts his mark on Sharjah's Aljada Skate Park
An exhibition of the renowned artist’s works is also currently on display
Renowned graphic designer David Carson was in Sharjah for the second Sk8topia skateboarding event. Pawan Singh / The National
La DoubleJ founder JJ Martin; her new book is called Mamma Milano. Photo: La DoubleJFounder of La DoubleJ publishes ode (and guide) to la dolce vita
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Martyn Lawrence BullardMeet Elton John's and the Kardashians' interior designer
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Inside Michelangelo's secret room, located under the Medici Chapel in Florence, Italy. EPAFlorence's secret Michelangelo room to open for public
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