Liminal Belonging
by Bergen Hendrickson,
"Al-Ghoussein’s most recent body of work documenting the derelict Al-Sawaber complex suggests a more subdued, tender continuation of his continued exploration of the space and poetry of a relation to ‘home’ that remains elusive."
Digital Spirituality
by Amr Alngmah,
"In this installation, Alngmah looks to the spiritual influence of the Kaaba in Mecca, where over a billion of Muslims turn towards to pray multiple times throughout the day."
Hidden Truths
by Shehana Udat,
"All Islamic geometric patterns derive from the same origin—a simple circle; the essence of all geometric forms symbolizing unity and being the ultimate source of diversity in creation."
Grow Along
by Hajer AKA Eclectic Yemeni
"The past is cruel; the future is pivotal. But for me, my struggles are the inception and conclusion of my existence. They are growth..."
Ubiquitous Follies
by Sara Khan,
"I study the repulsive and beautiful found in ordinary spaces and situations, and question the normalcy of the seemingly mundane matters in life."
La Familia
by Dina Albogammi,
"I am a middle child. I am a sister, my siblings best friend, and their secret keeper. I have a different relationship with each one of them, and the paintings represent who they are."
Bn3eed Nafsana
by Wafaa Abu Saadah,
"Bn3eed Nafsana recalls the old, unlearned lessons from history to emphasize the necessity of, first, pausing and recognizing those lessons and, second, to change our approach in order to get new outcomes."
Event: PERPETUAL MOVEMENT
As part of London Arts Canteen’s Arab Women Artists Now (AWAN) Festival 2018, Perpetual Movement is an exhibition of female MENA artists opening 1st of March.
Event: SHOULDER
Shoulder is a benefit art show at 103 E. 17th st, opening February 24th from 8pm to 11pm. Public viewing hours will be on February 25th from 7am to 7pm.
Why You Should Bother to Visit Exhibitions
by Ali D.N.
The next exhibition you visit might just be the railroad switch that takes your life to the better lane.
Lost in Memories
by Ammar K. Alqamash,
The more I try to find myself, the more I get lost in my memories
DIASPORA // identity lost, identity found
by Iman Abbaro,
We may lose ourselves along the journey only to find ourselves with a stronger sense of our heritage and a new identity formed within our new home
Bismillah / In the Light
by Aziza Afzal & Eden Chinn
May safe passage be granted to all the parts of our wholes
