Calling all art lovers!
We’ve handpicked 5 incredible books that will ignite your passion, deepen your knowledge, and inspire your creative soul. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your journey into the art world, these reads are a must-have for your collection.
From exploring iconic movements to uncovering the stories behind masterpieces, there’s something for everyone.
Authored by Myrna Ayad.
Alcove: Intimate Essays on Arab Modernist Artists is a compilation of articles narrated by the relatives, friends, or students of modernists from the Arab world and authored by Myrna Ayad. Alcove: Intimate Essays on Arab Modernist Artists aims to present modernist artists from as many Arab countries as possible.
Edited by Omar Kholeif.
Celebrating the Barjeel Art Foundation’s expansive collection, this book maps a genealogy of modern and contemporary Arab art.
Authored by Kamal Boullata. Preface by John Berger.
Kamal Boullata offers the first insider’s study of Palestinian art. The only authoritative account in English yet published, this scholarly analysis presents insights into the development of Palestinian art before and after the cataclysmic events of 1948 during which Palestinian society was uprooted and dispersed.
Published in 2013 by The Khalid Shoman Foundation.
By bringing together this diverse consideration of the Khalid Shoman Collection, the publication reveals not only the captivating story of a historically unique endeavor, but also considers the timely question of what a regional art history might mean within today’s globalized art world.
These gorgeously designed volumes offer an informal, yet detailed introduction to the most prominent figures of Arab art. The collection is characterized by medium-size books, each one dedicated to a single artist, richly illustrated, and rigorously documented.
