London’s most pulsing Arabic Electronic Party is back again! From cutting-edge releases to cheesy classics, killer Mahraganat tracks to Arabic Trap and hypnotic Dabke remixes from the Levant, Hishek Bishek is back at Electrowerkz for a night of non-stop bass, mijwiz and beats. 18+ | OFFICIAL GOVT. ID IS MANDATORY. The upstairs of Electrowerkz is […]
The rights of Palestinians are enshrined in international laws and resolutions. Yet Israel and its supporters continually act against them. What can international law offer to change this reality? In the spirit of Edward Said whose demand for justice for the Palestinian people was unremitting, and to celebrate its tenth year, the Edward W Said […]
Leighton House Museum and the Hands Up Foundation proudly present a collection of films made by a young generation of Syrian filmmakers. The programme, curated by award-winning director Soudade Kaadan, is an enchanted journey showcasing the talents of Syrian filmmakers despite the challenges they face in a country shattered by a violent conflict. All monies […]
A unique evening of music, readings and entertainment with a stellar cast of performers, hosted by Petroc Trelawny and curated by Iain Burnside. Music for Syria offers an inspiring and uplifting evening to raise money for the Hands Up Foundation, funding aid projects in and around Syria. Featuring Mitsuko Uchida, Simon Keenlyside, Riyad Nicolas and […]
The Mosaic Rooms present works by the abstract painter Mohamed Melehi (b. 1936) and related archives from the Casablanca Art School where Melehi was a key member and activist in the 1960s and 70s. Melehi’s own work results from a dialogue between Moroccan traditional and popular craft, whilst also connecting to the hard edge painters […]
After a very successful sold-out 27 editions, Arts Canteen’s Arabs Are Not Funny is back with very interesting line-up of comedians, representing the Arab world and surrounding regions, looking for an opportunity to showcase their talents. This show is widely regarded as one of the hottest comedy nights among the Arab community and beyond. Comedians […]
With the sudden boom in architecture after the discovery of oil in the Arabian Gulf, different trends and styles started to pour into the region, leading to a lack of coherence and identity. While many of the buildings constructed in recent years are attractive, inventive and imposing, they are also strikingly ‘western’ in style and […]
MARSM UK and Shubbak Festival present: Kahareb #2 Bringing together the finest selection of electronic and underground artists from the Middle East and North Africa, Kahareb aims to celebrate the vibrant underground scenes of techno, folktronic, global bass, house and trance. SAMA’ (SKYWALKER) ★ SHKOON ★ NURI ★ ڭليثر GLITTER ٠٠ سماء ‘SAMA Sama’ (aka. […]
Modern Art Oxford presents a solo exhibition of works by renowned Lebanese artist Akram Zaatari (b. 1966, Saida, Lebanon). His exhibition The Script is a thought-provoking exploration of imagery connected with the Arab world, revealing how different communities have chosen to present themselves, from the era of the photographic studio to the YouTube uploads of […]
This special evening presents the work of three female artists who use performance to explore their connections to and distance from the transient landscapes of cultural heritage, family, tradition and everyday life in the Middle East. TICKETS HERE