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New research in northwest Saudi Arabia has identified the existence of a network of previously unknown walled oases.
Nude painting flourished among Arab artists in the 20th century during a period of cultural renaissance. Now these rarely seen works are on view at the Wallach Art Gallery.
Art from the Arab world has been gaining significant international attention in recent years. However, 2024 has been particularly a strong year for Arab art with several landmark exhibitions. From ...
Now, an ambitious exhibition titled Arab Presences: Modern Art and Decolonisation: Paris 1908 – 1988 at the Museum of Modern Art (better known as MAM) is assessing the impact of these artists ...
This month, the Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, Qatar, will open four shows exploring the depth and breadth of the Arab world’s contemporary works.
Families are reluctant to share personal records. And much of the writing about 20th-century Arab art is—unsurprisingly—in Arabic, which many researchers do not speak.
Object Details Author Lenssen, Anneka Rogers, Sarah A (Art historian) editor Shabout, Nada M. 1962-Notes "This book is devoted to documenting the tremendous discursive energies of modern artists and ...
The beauty and significance of Arab art can have a profound impact on the world. And yes, there’s certainly financial potential, as the market for Arab art continues to grow and gain recognition ...
The Baghdad Group for Modern Art was founded in 1951 after a dynamic period of change and growth in Iraq following the nation’s liberation from British rule in 1932.
LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - More than 150 works of art have been brought together for what auction house Christie's says is the largest exhibition of Arab art to take place in London.
A University of Minnesota student’s passion for sharing her culture and traditions has brought a unique art exhibit to life at the Coffman Art Gallery.Rawan AlGahtani approached Student Unions a UMN ...