Art, The Greater Middle East, Volume 3
Machmoum
‘Under the jasmine in the evening, the wind and flowers surround me, the branches lean over me and wipe away my tears. Under the jasmine I sat down, I tuned the lute and sang’.
Architecture. Residents. Art. Exhibitions.
Art, The Greater Middle East, Volume 3
Architecture, The Greater Middle East, Volume 3
A contemporary and Moroccan building
We know only a few contemporary iconic buildings built in the Greater Middle East. And some might argue that those that we do know – for example, the Burj-al-Khalifa, the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Art, The Greater Middle East, Volume 3
Landscape observations: Morocco
The landscape is the prevailing feature that has remained constant, a witness that has stood still throughout a history in constant flux.
Residents, The Greater Middle East, Volume 3
Bassam Allam
Allam’s photographic work can be described as ‘ mysterious’, a key element for him. Mystery is a ‘pillar’ of his work: ‘It is incredibly important’.
Architecture
Alkema studio
The traditional structure of this building on one of the main canals was changed completely in the nineteen-seventies,
Architecture
Villa Waalre by architect Russell Jones
The local planning authority were aware of the history and context of the original house, and advised that if the design of the new building eclipsed the quality of the original, the proposal would be supported.
Venues.
Studio Visit.
Studio visit, The Greater Middle East, Volume 3
Gone with the city – When memories are bound to vanish
This is an excerpt. Find the whole article inside our third issue. There is this one city, a city I have never been to, that I have always been curious to learn about. Whenever there is a new movie or documentary about it,
Interview, Studio visit
Eman Ali–Inspired by the Middle East
For someone like you with such an interesting background, the question of your personal comfort zone immediately comes to mind.
Musique.
