Editorial
Essays, interviews, and reviews from the contemporary Arab art world.
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Critic essayWhy Middle Eastern Art Deserves a Place in Your Collection
Modern and contemporary art from the Middle East is among the most compelling — and still most overlooked — in the world....
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Regional contextA Short History of Modern Arab Art: From Cairo to Baghdad
The movements that shaped modern Arab art — from Cairo's surrealists to Baghdad's pioneers — and why they still matter to collectors...
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Market analysisBuying Art Online with Confidence: The Artsamy Approach
Collecting art online can feel daunting. Here's how Artsamy makes discovering and acquiring Middle Eastern art simple, transparent and trustworthy.
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Regional contextThe Art of the Word: Hurufiyya and the Beauty of Arabic Letterforms
How a generation of artists turned Arabic calligraphy into modern abstraction — and created one of the region's most enduring art movements.
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CollectingHow to Start Collecting Modern Arab Art
You don’t need a fortune, an art-history degree, or a dealer on speed dial to begin — only the patience to look,...
