On View At the Venice Biennale, a World Stage for Soft Power, Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia Vie to Put Their Best Feet Forward Each nation is taking the opportunity in Venice to reach international audiences. By Arsalan Mohammad, May 20, 2019
Art World Meet 7 Power Players Remaking the Cultural Landscape of the Middle East These artists, curators, and writers are shaping the conversation about art in the Middle East—and soon, you'll be seeing them everywhere. By Arsalan Mohammad, Apr 11, 2018
Art World Art Dubai Finds Its Footing Thanks to a Saudi Art Renaissance and the New Louvre Abu Dhabi After a sluggish few years, the fair's 12th edition felt reinvigorated with strong sales and heavy foot traffic. By Arsalan Mohammad, Mar 23, 2018
Art World Saudi Arabia’s Contemporary Art Scene Is Suddenly Buzzing, With the Crown Prince’s Blessing—and His Backing Artists are optimistic as the kingdom opens its doors to cinemas, Cirque du Soleil, and an ambitious slate of new art centers. By Arsalan Mohammad, Feb 27, 2018
Opinion Beirut’s Art Scene Is in the Midst of a Reawakening, Its Movers and Shakers Say The city’s cultural fabric has long drawn on a healthy artistic community living and working in, and invariably reflecting on, Beirut. By Arsalan Mohammad, Sep 29, 2017
