Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s artistic side
The Afghan Contemporary Art Prize: The shortlisted artists, winner, and the art scene in Afghanistan.
By Constance Wyndham
July 2008

Egypt

Art Scene & Curators in Egypt
Interview with the independent curator Mai Abu ElDahab on current developments in Egypt.
By Haupt & Binder
March 2005

Egypt

Townhouse Gallery
Cairo-based gallery, a center of alternative art in the context of the contemporary Egyptian art scene.
By Negar Azimi
August 2004

28 December 2007 - 28 January 2008
Indonesia

Biennale Jogja Quo Vadis?
Review of the biennial, reflections on the Indonesian situation, and notable artworks in the show.
By Arahmaiani
January 2008

19 September - 19 November 2006
Indonesia

ICON Retrospective
Jogja Gallery, artists who have made an impact on the arts in Yogyakarta since the 1970s.
By Carla Bianpoen
December 2006

6 September - 5 October 2005
Indonesia

Tolerating the Intolerant
Interview with Jim Supangkat about the CP Biennale 2005, and the protest of the FPI
By Hendro Wiyanto
November 2005

Jordan

Makan House
The multiple activities of the alternative art center in the context of the art scene in Amman, Jordan.
By Diala Khasawnih
November 2005

Lebanon

Art and New Media in Lebanon
Lecture by the media artist and professor of art and video, including works by colleagues and himself.
By Ricardo Mbarak
February 2005

Malaysia

Modernity, Islam and Tradition
The Struggle for the Heart and Soul of Art and Culture in Malaysia. Malay woodcarving in a contemporary context.
By Farish A. Noor
December 2004

Morocco

L'appartement 22
Independent space for art and encounters in Rabat, Morocco. Interview with Abdellah Karroum.
By Haupt & Binder
November 2005

29 January - 3 February 2008
Palestine

Beyond the Wall
The politicized art scene in Palestine. Project on the topic of waste, Transmediale Berlin 2008.
By Mirko Heinemann
February 2008

Syria

Damascus Spring
Experimental video art and documentary in Syria, in the context of its contemporary art scene.
By Charlotte Bank
June 2007

15 - 31 March 2008
United Arab Emirates

Bastakiya gets a vision
Art Dubai's fringe, the Creek Art Fair, brings together the UAE's emerging cultural contributors.
By Valerie Grove
April 2008

United Arab Emirates

Khor Dubai Cultural Project
Gigantic development project launched in Dubai: museums, galleries, theatres, opera, etc.
By Haupt & Binder
March 2008

United Arab Emirates

Culture Boom in Abu Dhabi
Visions, skepticism, chances. Protagonists of the culture in the UAE about the planned museums.
By Haupt & Binder
November 2007