Loading ...Converging Lines: Tracing the Artistic Lineage of the Arab Diaspora in the U.S.
Middle East Institute Converging Lines art exhibit.
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The Art of Armor in Islam
By Lyric Ludwig / Arab America Contributing Writer Protecting one’s self from harm in the midst of war is nothing new in world history. For thousands of years, various cultures have come up with forms of body armor, to protect against the damage one may encounter in battle. This is particularly true of cultures in … Continued
When the Sahara was Green
By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When people think of the Sahara, they usually think of an arid desert region that is bone-dry and lifeless due to the lack of rainfall and inescapable heat. However, this was not always the case as the Sahara of 10,000 years ago was once covered in water and grasslands, making … Continued
Melting Pot or Salad Bowl?
By: Nabil Sater / Arab America Contributing Writer A few weeks ago, I participated in a video call honoring Arab American Heritage Month and somehow the question of, or reference to, the “Melting Pot” surfaced. As soon as I heard these two words, my migrant instinct kicked in and I had to speak up. Little … Continued
The Art of Woodworking in the Arab World
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are well-known for their artisan work, including cloth, leather products, furniture, and more. In that same vein, woodworking is one of many talents that Arab artisans can boast. The art of woodworking in the Arab world is rooted in history and traditions, going back to Biblical times and … Continued
Top 10 Arab Museums
By: Pamela Dimitrova/ Arab America Contributing Writer Arab museums are jewels in the Arab world – they tell ancient stories, they carry proudly the Arabic culture and traditions, they educate and preserve. Here is a list of the top 10 Arab museums, everyone should visit at least once during their lifetime! The Egyptian Museum, Cairo, … Continued
Hany Abu Assad: Man of Many Firsts
By: Areeb Zuaiter/Arab America Contributing Writer At the turn of the 21st century, Palestinian cinema began gradually departing from the political language of the cinema of the revolution. And at the beginning of our current century, a fresh Palestinian cinema matured and acquired its transnational status. One of the most significant names associated with this … Continued
Trendy Art Neighborhoods in the Arab World
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab world has a long history of arts and culture; however, in recent years, the region has transformed into a new type of art center, filled with murals, art galleries, and museums. These arts neighborhoods are filled with inspiration for artists and make for great travel destinations if … Continued
History of the Egyptian Art
By: Pamela Dimitrova/Arab America Contributing Writer Egyptian art is one of the most ancient forms of art, which amazes with its details and beauty, regardless if it’s on paper, rocks, or sand. But just a few know the history of it and the different periods that shaped the artist views, methods of work and way … Continued
Online Arab Art Exhibits You Can Visit For Free
By: Dani Meyer/Arab America Contributing Writer Are you looking for a new activity you can do right from your couch? Many museums have started to put their collections online and launched virtual tours to help people with quarantining. While you might have checked out some of the more famous museums, like the Louvre or the … Continued
Palestinian Hazem Harb Brings His Heritage Alive Through Art
SOURCE: GULF NEWS BY: JYOTI KALSI ‘Contemporary Heritage’ explores the notion of heritage as unfixed and fluid Work by Hazem HarbImage Credit: Instagram Palestinian artist Hazem Harb is an avid collector of memorabilia such as photographs, coins, letters and maps of Palestine dating back to the years before and during British rule (1914-1948) and … Continued
Aya Mustafa: The Roles We Play with Identity in Art and Culture
SOURCE: WISCONSIN MUSLIM JOURNAL As a young Palestinian artist and graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning, Aya Mustafa was attracted to design at just eight years old. Her recent design project for the Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington DC is one of the many pieces that showcase … Continued
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