A review of 66 Minutes in Damascus, first published in The Arab Review The hood smells like cigarettes and old sweat, its blackness tempered by the sliver of light coming through its frayed seams. I can hear my heart thumping in my chest and feel the cold, rough surface of the wall in front of … Continue reading »
This article was originally published on The Arab Review. Even from the outside, I know immediately which apartment belongs to Zena: the open door framed by a cascade of pink lights, the scent of cardamom-laced coffee wafting invitingly down the staircase. Beirut-based artist and writer Zena el Khalil tells me she likes to use pink … Continue reading »
Street art, Tahrir Square and a lingering sense of pride in Egypt’s chaotic capital. Continue reading »
An interview on the role of social media in the Syrian protests. Continue reading »
I have been mulling over the notion of creating my own online magazine covering arts and culture in the Arab world for the best part of a year now – and last night I decided enough was enough and finally created the website that will hopefully go on to become the manifestation of my dream… … Continue reading »
