Melissa Gronlund

The four artists' decision to split the prize is laudable, but not new

Archaeology is weaponised as a tool of occupation, argues the Jameel Arts Centre

Visitors have to lock their phones in bags in order to concentrate on the one-time-only sonic composition

As a new show depicting the influence of the Gulf wars on artists’ work opens in New York, Melissa Gronlund reflects on the impact and legacy of the fighting

The excitement of the evening belonged to the Palestinian artist Ismail Shammout

The sale of 40 works from the pre-eminent collection of Orientalism headlined Sotheby's October auctions

Applications for the 2020 edition are now being considered

Works to be auctioned at Christie's Middle East sale in London estimated to sell for far lower than previous amounts

The London show displays Orientalist paintings alongside the objects they portray

New Delhi-born Amar Kanwar will show across two venues in January

Held at the Institut du Monde Arabe, it tells stories of Nabataean funeral rites, extinct species, and hidden kingdoms

Plans include archaeological museums, contemporary art commissions and a 120km racecourse for horses

Here's why the arrival of Egyptian-Canadian curator helps the London museum broaden its horizons

War, destruction and a celebration of life are among the themes explored in the exhibition

The Iraqi author has worked to preserve the memories and artworks of the golden age of Iraqi Modernism