Arab Gulf States

detail of Between Dreams and Nightmares. Image courtesy of Maitha Abdalla
Multi-Media Artist Maitha Abdalla on Her Surreal Storytelling
Maitha Abdalla’s oeuvre lives somewhere between the surreal world of dreams, the theatrical world of performance, and the very real cultural signifiers found within her daily life. Pulling imagery…
Image courtesy of Tagreed Albagshi via Sekka Magazine
The Top Art Stories from Sekka Magazine - March 2022

Founded in 2017 by Manar and Sharifah Alhinai, Sekka is an online arts and culture platform that highlights remarkable stories from around the Arab…

AlOmaira Building. Image courtesy of Hussain Almoosawi.
Photographer Hussain AlMoosawi on Capturing the Urban Landscape
Hussain AlMoosawi is an Emirati designer and photographer whose work sits at the intersection of research and creativity. In an ongoing series, AlMoosawi photographs architectural facades around the…
eL Seed, Declaration. Courtesy of the artist. a large installation piece in context—with city visible in the distance and children riding on bikes in front.
"Museum in the Sky" Takes Flight with Emirates Airlines
As a special experience brought to viewers by the founders of the Khaleeji Art Museum, Museum in the Sky is a digital gallery walk-through. Created in partnership with Emirates airlines, its creators…
Fatima Dashty’s photographs capture the traditional ways of life in Bahrain.
Sekka Magazine Explores Arab Womanhood in the Arts
The latest issue of Sekka Magazine is dedicated to womanhood. Here are five stories from Sekka that explores Arab womanhood in the arts.
Digital art by Omani artist Waad Al Harthy. Image courtesy of Waad Al Harthy.
Sekka Highlights Creative Giants from Gulf Arab States in Latest Issue
The latest issue of Sekka Magazine is dedicated to Creative Giants from Gulf Arab states. Here are five stories from that issue.
Corona Quarantine by Omani artist Alia Al Farsi. Image: Courtesy of Alia Al Farsi.
The Best Art Stories from Sekka Magazine - December 2021
Each month, Art & Object is highlighting Sekka's best art stories. Here are the best art stories from Sekka from December 2021.
Synesthesia by Nujood Al Otaibi.
The Best Art Stories from Sekka Magazine - October 2021
Each month, Art & Object is highlighting Sekka's five best new art stories. Here are the best art stories from Sekka Magazine, October 2021.