Art history

The story of Arab modern and contemporary art is vibrant and diverse, a rich brew of cultural traditions and myriad experiences of modernity. But that’s to be expected, says Salwa Mikdadi, Professor of Practice of Art History at NYU Abu [… more]

When did modern art appear in this region and why does so little of the world know about it? Khaleej Modern: Pioneers and Collectives in the Arabian Peninsula, a landmark exhibition surveying the emergence of modern art in the Arabian [… more]