Paradise Lost, Memories Found   The Iranian artist Firouz FarmanFarmaian tackles the sensitive themes of exile and identity in a collection of works currently on show at the Shirin Gallery, New York, while also embarking on a journey of self-discovery     While many of us have stumbled upon long-forgotten family photos of...

Beyond Borders   Too busy to browse for art in person? Frederick Gentis, founder of the online platform Gallerease, understands…   A love of art and a busy lifestyle are not particularly compatible, as Dutch-born Frederick Gentis quickly began to realise when in the midst of creating a personal collection.   Despite having...

Going Green   Aarnout Helb’s permanent collection of work by Saudi Arabian artists brings a diverse mix of talent from a still largely closed country under one roof.   Shrouded in mystery, Saudi Arabia remains a source of fascination among many, known more for its rich oil reserves than its art.   But the Dutch collector...

On Negotiating Space and Memory Describing her work as “an abstracted attempt at reflecting on experiences and quests”, Hiba Kalache talks mapping the environment with Artscoops.                               You have said that your art is a response to your...

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A Legacy In Progress   Nadine Begdache talks to Artscoops about her two-fold role archiving Beirut’s artistic past and promoting its future.           Beirut has long enjoyed its status as a leading hub for the arts, although competition today from other regional players is fiercer than ever...

Where Reality Meets Imagination   Margarida Mendes and Azar Mahmoudian, joint assistant curators of the 11th Gwangju Biennale, talk to Ahmad Minkara about the importance of community, context and cultural reach in their project.                   Profound and thought-provoking, the question...

Collectors Under the Spotlight: Mazen and Loulia Soueid    Synergy, storytelling and selection all have a part to play in creating a collection of character, Mazen and Loulia Soueid tell Ahmad Minkara.                         Among the many things that brought Mazen...