Reconnecting Arts

“A Detour in Space” by Emad El-Din Aysha.

Emad El-Din Aysha ‘tries’ to paint a rosy picture for a Muslim presence on Mars, in an effort to take the Arab-Israeli conflict off-world. As he reminds, ‘Just remember, Saladin wasn’t an Arab!’ Accompanying the text, Ayham Jabr’s works of art set the scene.

Artists, Community, Reconnecting

SEEN AND UNSEEN: Women of colour exploring Representation (Exhibition)

Reconnecting Arts is pleased to announce our next exhibition exploring Representation.

Artists, Interview

Kuwaiti Artist Rua AlShaheen tells us about recycling existing elements to tell a new narrative.

We spoke with Kuwaiti artist Rua as she gives us an insight into her collage work as well as the inspiration behind her entire body of work.

Artists, Interview

Ammar Alqamash on documenting creatives and encouraging dialogue about the art scene.

Ammar tells us more about his project documenting creatives of Qatar and his wish in starting dialogue about the local art scene. He also gives us an insight into his hopes of Art being seen in a different light as the more people join the new wave and start collaborating.

Artists, Community, Opportunity

Six Platforms I think you should know about if you’re a creative.

The rise of platforms and inclusive spaces have increased, and I love that we are taking control of our own narratives and/of the Arab world. Here are a few platforms I personally think you need to know about and follow!

Artists, Interview

Jaffar Al Haddad tells us more about his documentation of Manama through photography and his blog ‘Urban Journey’

Jaffar Al haddad is an Architecture student, a visual artist and a blogger. Jaffar continues to explore and document Manama through his camera lens in hopes to attract people of this generation to Manama’s rich culture.

Artists, Interview

Artist Sarosh gives us an insight into her art that celebrate life in all its intricacies.

Sarosh’s artwork is an eclectic blend of pieces inspired by modern street art and graffiti and the centuries-old influence of mystic poetry and traditional Islamic calligraphy and design.

Artists, Interview

Kuwaiti Photographer Maha Alasaker and her thoughts on identity and belonging.

Maha Alasaker is a Kuwaiti photographer based in New York City. Her work often engages with identity and cultural issues.

Artists, Interview

Samah Alansari talks to us about transforming music into colour & blending culture & identity.

Samah is a graduate in Architecture, yet she has found herself fascinated with the world of fine arts and photography. Her work is highly influenced by the music she listens to and she attempts to create a blend within the traditional culture of Oman and her personal identity, which is influenced by pop culture, music and the urban […]

Exhibition, Interview

Manar speaks to us about Lucid Dreaming, zine making and diversity in Saudi Arabia.

Manar, a 20-year-old artist from Saudi Arabia that is currently based in Canada, she expresses herself through photography, zine making and experimental projects. Manar tells us more about her artistic process and why she decided to use film photography for her latest project ‘Lucid Dreaming.’