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Art and the Global Economy
Introduction : measuring the economy of the arts -- Museums in flux -- The exhibitionary complex -- Art and the global marketplace -- Conclusion : non-profits and artist collectives as market alternatives
Ends Apart
Ends Apart: Malaysia and Kuwait’ explores the stark differences between the countries of Malaysia and Kuwait, highlighting the blatant contrasts in their cultures, economies, and social and political landscapes. The comparative analysis delves into the various aspects that set these nations apart, shedding light on the unique characteristics that define their respective identities through a detailed examination of histories and cultures.
Through the Roadblocks
Catalogue of exhibition held at Lanitis Arts Centre, Limassol, Cyprus from 24 November -16 December 2012
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Hanan al-Cinema
An examination of experimental cinema and media art from the Arabic-speaking world that explores filmmakers' creative and philosophical inventiveness in trying times. In this book, Laura Marks examines one of the world's most impressive, and affecting, bodies of independent and experimental cinema from the last twenty-five years: film and video works from the Arabic-speaking world. Some of these works' creative strategies are shared by filmmakers around the world; others arise from the particular economic, social, political, and historical circumstances of Arab countries, whose urgency, Marks argues, seems to demand experiment and invention. Grounded in a study of infrastructures for indepen...
Through the roadblocks
Edited by Denise Robinson, "Realities in raw motion" presents a selection of texts from the conference held on 23 - 25 November 2012at the Cyprus University of Technology.
The Arab Avant-Garde
The first in-depth study of diverse and radical innovation in Arab music From jazz trumpeters drawing on the noises of warfare in Beirut to female heavy metallers in Alexandria, the Arab culture offers a wealth of exciting, challenging, and diverse musics. The essays in this collection investigate the plethora of compositional and improvisational techniques, performance styles, political motivations, professional trainings, and inter-continental collaborations that claim the mantle of "innovation" within Arab and Arab diaspora music. While most books on Middle Eastern music-making focus on notions of tradition and regionally specific genres, The Arab Avant Garde presents a radically hybrid a...
The Donkey Lady
From mischievous goats to magical fish, this book offers readers a diverse and delightful collection of illustrated folk tales from the Middle East that will appeal to children. The book represents the culmination of a collaborative project that sought to collect, preserve, and represent traditional folk tales. The tales were collected by students at Qatar University, and were illustrated by art and design students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar. The collection bridges the past and present through illustrations that engage the imaginations of contemporary readers while also presenting a variety of fascinating tales that enliven local histories. The Donkey Lady and Other Tales f...
