Articles
How literature is changing in the Arab world: Suzanne Joinson
For five years, Suzanne Joinson worked across the Arab region for the British Council. She -explains how perceptions of the -literary scene have changed dramatically.
A passage to Kashgar came about through travel with the British Council
Suzanne Joinson tells of how travelling the world with the British Council inspired her novel.
Saudi producer meeting with cinematic success
Mohammed Al Turki, a Saudi, has met with success in Hollywood, producing films that have been recognised at the Sundance Film Festival and attracting top-notch acting talent such as Julianne Moore, John Cusack and Richard Gere.
The perks of being Emma Watson
The young actress knows that she has a ready-made audience who have grown up with her and, given the right career progression, will always be fascinated to see what she might do next.
The art of hospitality at the UK's Liverpool Biennial
The festival of contemporary art will exhibit work with the focus on 'welcoming the world', with some artists exploring the Arab diaspora.
Joumana Haddad's book 'Superman Is An Arab' lampoons gender politics
The controversial writer's explosive new book employs humour to address the imbalances in Arab society.
Why We Build: the story of storeys, getting ever taller
This thoughtful study of what constitutes good architecture doesn't so much explain why we build structures but it does look at how buildings interact with the world around them, with some constructive criticism for Dubai.
Iraqi artist uses the Quran to change perceptions of Islam
Since fleeing the rule of Saddam Hussein and taking up residence in Switzerland, the Iraqi artist Wamidh Al Ameri has aimed to demystify Islam and the Arab world through his work.
Downton Abbey's Shirley MacLaine is more spice than sugar
The selection of the American actress to be the newest cast member of Downton Abbey would seem to be an odd choice, but the sister of Warren Beatty has spent her life going contrary to people's expectations.
Wisdom of The Boss applies to everyone
Growing up in the UK as part of a Pakistani family and a life-long passion for the music of Bruce Springsteen form the basis of Sarfraz Manzoor's latest stand-up show.
Who is at risk if Mark Chapman, John Lennon's killer, wins parole?
The man who murdered The Beatles's frontman in 1980 has voiced regret about his actions for decades. This week a parole board is again weighing whether granting him freedom would only "bring back the nightmare".
Can artistic merit be found in swiftly produced Arab Spring works?
We speak to the Egyptian artist Nermine Hammam about the work she has made in response to her country's uprising and asks if such reactions to the Arab Spring could be considered hasty.
A Macbeth for the modern era
We speak to a Polish director whose play, 2008: Macbeth, has adapted the Shakespearean tragedy into a comment on modern war.
A stranger on a plane becomes a lifelong friend, and writing inspiration
Nell Freudenberger's new novel, The Newlyweds, was inspired by a mid-air encounter with a Bangladeshi woman on her way to change her life forever.
Saatchi Online's 100 curators 100 days
It’s billed as the largest online art exhibition in the world intended to give exposure to artists without gallery representation to find audiences for their work.
