Palestinian photographer, Laura Boushnak was announced winner of the Terry O’Neill Photography Award 2013 with her portraiture series (I Read I Write: Yemen-Access to Education) portraying Yemen women and their thirst for education. The series won 1st place over street violence in latin America, broadline of gender, landscape, wildlife and documentary of Bolivian airline. Known for her mind-triggering…
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Top Destination: Behind Closed Doors | 50 Years of Printmaking
Firstly, Happy 2014! May it be a blessing year for all Al Mahha readers and their loved ones, and as great as 2013 was for this blog! For January’s Top Destination selections I wanted to feature exhibitions and events that give respect to our motivations, I asked myself the first day of this year: I…
Moving Images… The First Initiative for Artistic Filmmaking in Arab World
A new initiative by three major players – or lets say titans – in the cultural scene in Arab World: Dubai International Film Festival, Sharjah Art Foundation and Art Dubai came together to create the first hub in the region dedicated for artists’ films and filmmakers’ art: Moving Images a long-term initiative that includes screenings…
!n-Focus: Lara Zankoul & The Iceberg Effect
Growing up and living in Kuwait, there was a continues struggle between who I am & want to be and society’s expectation; as if you are obligated to fit in a social frame of manners, behaviors, discussions and even way of thinking. I would always ask myself “Is it acceptable?!” to wear sleeveless shirt at the age…
This Artwork Is Illegal to Be Displayed in The Kingdom Due to Obvious Religious & Cultural Reasons
The Middle East art community was shocked two days ago with what Ayyam Gallery faced in Young Collectors Auction (YCA) at their newly opened space in Jeddah; 23 artworks by Saudi, Syrian, Egyptian, Yemeni, and Iranian artists were banned by authorities! The auction was held yesterday with only 15 lots… allowed according to the authorities; and…
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