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February 2004 |
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Magician
of Black Art: Marwan's Etchings
by Jorn Merkert
Marwan, the painter, master of colour, is also an alchemist,
a magician of Black Art. In his quality as professional craftsman,
he loves to experiment with the technical secrets of etching,
the chemical procedures, and the often unforeseen wonders of
relentless reworking and printing of different states...(more) |
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Contemporary Art in
Sudan
by Clemintine Deliss
In contrast with the modern art of
Senegal, South Africa and Uganda, Sudanese contemporary art
comes from the wonderful work of the country’s expatriate
artists since the late sixties....(more) |
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Nizzar Qabbani: The
Poet who challenged Arab Taboos
by
Adel Darwish
When Nizzar
Qabbani, one of the contemporary Arab World's most celebrated
poets, died in London at age 72 on 30 April 1998, he left a
rich but contentious legacy. Qabbani's poetry was romantic,
political, erotic, bold and above all controversial. People
hated it or loved it....(more) |
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April 2004 |
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Rite of Return:
What's it about?
by
Elani Bizas
“Rite
of Return” is about wanting peace in an ever-hurting world.
It’s about being aware of the present, the past and the
future and the responsibility that comes with this awareness...(more) |
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November
2004 |
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El Djazair
2003, Algeria year in France
by Sabrina Hadjadj Aoul
Reconciliation and polemics through arts between the two banks
of the Mediterranean. 2003 is a key year for French-Algerian
relations, at different levels...(more) |
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The
Razbar Ensamble
by Nima Behnoud
The Ensemble has dedicated itself
to upholding the time-honored spiritual music and traditions
of the Ahl-e Haqq, a mystical order founded in the 15th century
by Solt'n Esh'q. The Ensemble is truly revolutionary and
unique in that it is the first Ahl-e Haqq group to feature both
men and women performing together in a devotional context...(more) |
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Veil
by Reina Lewis
The Preface to the Institute of International Visual Arts exhibition.
For women who wear it and artists who represent it, the veil
is a garment whose meaning cannot be contained...(more)
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December 2004 |
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Resistance Art Produces
the 2004 Palestinian Art Calendar
Resistance Art is a Palestinian initiative
to celebrate the diversity and richness of Palestinian art
and culture. Their aim is to break the silence and share
Palestinian art with the people of the world...(more) |
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Enlargement of EU Cultural
Policy as seen from east of EU
by
Beral Madra
“What does it mean 'east of Europe'? Why are we meeting
here to discuss this theme?” These were the first words
of Mai Abu El Dahab, a young curator from Egypt, who was invited
by the AICA-Turkey to a workshop and the round-table titled
“Art Criticism and Curatorial Practices East of EU”
that was held during the opening days of the 8th Istanbul Biennale...(more) |
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Kabul: Reconstructions
Kabul: Reconstruction
is a video installation and public dialogue project that explores
the many different meanings and resonances of the idea of
reconstruction in the context of the city of Kabul...(more) |
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Mona Hatoum; Here Is
Elsewhere
by Nima Behnoud
MoMA from November 7, 2003–February
2, 2004
There are many female artists who share an Islamic background
and were born in an Islamic land. Some have moved
to different countries and experienced Western art and culture
and others have remained in their homelands. Both types of artists
have one thing in common...(more) |
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