Articles
Why Syria’s golden age of art is at risk of being forgotten
Country’s modern artists were already under-represented during Al Assad family's long rule
How Islamic art became the fabric of quintessentially British design
William Morris is behind some of the country's best-known patterns, but a new exhibition reveals how their roots lie in the Middle East
Exhibition explores creative links between Iraq and Saudi Arabia
Curators examine neighbouring countries' cultural ties in Beneath the Gaze of the Palms
Gaza family of artists find safety and inspiration in the UAE
Mohammed Al-Hawajri and Dina Mattar fled with their children as their home was destroyed by Israeli strikes – now, they both have work on display in Abu Dhabi
The Little Prince script up for sale for $1.2 million in Abu Dhabi
French author, who died fighting against the Nazis, never saw it published in his homeland
Artists unite to raise funds for medical care charity in Palestine
Generosity has been 'immense', says organiser of auction to support Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
How Afikra uses culture to reclaim Arab narratives
Founder Mikey Muhanna opens up about his drive to replace the western media's view with stories of the real Arab world – by those who live there
Renowned Lebanese artist's home destroyed by Israeli forces
They are erasing our heritage and our history, says son of the late painter and poet Abdul-Hamid Baalbaki
Balancing tradition and modernity to explore Emirati art's identity
Sophie Kazan Makhlouf reflects on the UAE's creative scene from its formation in 1971 to the present day
The archival project introducing new generation to traditional Syrian music
Fractured industry is slowly being rebuilt as cassette tapes are discovered, collected and digitised
British Museum's Silk Roads looks eastward – in more ways than one
Extensive show highlights cultural exchanges across continents more than one thousand years ago
Trailblazing Saudi artist Safeya Binzagr dies aged 84
A graduate of St Martin’s School of Art in London, she led the way for young artists and scholars of today in her country
Wael Shawky's Venice Biennale hit eyes global success
His production, which revisits Egypt's struggle for independence, recently won fans in Toronto and has the Middle East in its sights
New York Narratives uncovers history of Arab and Muslim immigrants
Brooklyn native Asad Dandia introduces tourists to places and stories historians might have missed
How Arab is Paris? Art history might have the answer
Museum of Modern Art show traces the profound impact of artists from French colonies on the capital