The history of art has often been told as a story of men: masters, movements, and manifestos. Yet woven through this narrative are women who transformed the course of artistic expression, often against extraordinary odds. To revisit their contributions is not to add footnotes, but to recognize that the story of art itself is incomplete without them. These ten artists did not merely participate in their eras—they shifted the possibilities of what art could be.

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Beyond the White Cube: Why Artists Are Fleeing the Gallery Model

Cracks in the White Walls For decades, the gallery stood as the gatekeeper of contemporary art: a pristine white cube where careers were made, collectors courted, and reputations sealed. Yet...

Reframing the Old Masters: When Historical Art Speaks to Gen Z

A New Audience for Old Canvases The faces of Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and Botticelli were painted centuries ago to command reverence, yet today they find themselves circulating in an entirely different...
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The Business of Art: Challenges and Opportunities for Emerging Artists

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive art world, emerging artists face a unique blend of creative ambition and commercial pressure. While talent and originality are essential, navigating the business side of the art industry is equally critical for long-term success. From gaining visibility to understanding market dynamics, artists must master more than just their craft to thrive.

OLD MASTERS

A reverent gaze into the artistic legacies and rich tapestry of artistic Middle-East and North-Africa heritage

Mohammed Khadda | Algerian 1930 – 1991

Born on 14 March 1930 in Mostaganem, a port city on the Algerian Mediterranean coast, then under French colonial rule. He was the eldest child in his...

Youssef Abdelke | Syrian 1951

Born in 1951 in Qamishli, northeastern Syria, grew up in a culturally rich environment before relocating to Damascus for formal education . He earned...

Jawad Salim | Iraqi 1919-1961

Born in 1919 in Ankara, then part of the Ottoman Empire, into a culturally vibrant family from Mosul with strong artistic inclinations—his father...

Hussein Madi | Lebanese 1938

Born on 17 January 1938 in the village of Chebaa, nestled at the foot of Mount Hermon, Hussein Madi’s childhood was steeped in rural craftsmanship and...
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Art & Society

Discover how art influences communities, sparks collective action, and transforms public life—from strikes to therapy—revealing the profound role creativity plays in shaping cultural and social realities.

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Art Movements & Mediums

Explore how timeless techniques and emerging art forms—from tapestries to sound art—reshape creativity, bridging the old with the new and inspiring fresh dialogues across generations.

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Art & Innovation

Uncover the cutting edge of creativity, where technology, experimentation, and bold ideas—like AI and alternative exhibition models—challenge traditions and redefine the possibilities of art in the modern age.

UPCOMING

Stay ahead with upcoming exhibitions, art shows and fairs

In their recently published article, Fact Magazines highlight Wavering Hope as a powerful exhibition …

This annual fair takes place at the Cairo International Convention Center, showcasing over 200 exhibitors from more than …

Art Basel launches its first Middle East edition at the M7 design hub in Doha, starting with ~50 global galleries and aiming to…

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