Culture

Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt for others. Cesar Chavez

Culture: It’s A Declining Currency in East and West

Culture: It’s A Declining Currency in East and West

ABU MOHAMMED: 'Salvador Dali. Who's he?' You would have thought a basic knowledge of 20th century art was required of college grads. …

‘The Square’: A Compelling View of Egypt’s Revolution

‘The Square’: A Compelling View of Egypt’s Revolution

NASEEM TARAWNAH: I have my personal memories of that tumultuous time. But 'The Square' is a vision that all Arabs and non-Arabs should view. …

‘Omar’: The First Wholly Palestinian Movie On Occupation

‘Omar’: The First Wholly Palestinian Movie On Occupation

JONATHAN COOK: It is written by Palestinians, stars Palestinians and is funded entirely by Palestinian money. Welcome to 'Omar'. …

Why Are There So Few Good Books About Saudi Arabia?

Why Are There So Few Good Books About Saudi Arabia?

STEVE ROYSTON: A recently published book on the Kingdom seems to be designed to pander to all of the usual Western prejudices. Why so? …

Saudi Film To Win An Oscar?  ‘No Thank You!’

Saudi Film To Win An Oscar? ‘No Thank You!’

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The Saudi made film Wajda has been nominated in the Best Foreign Film category for the Oscars. But the country doesn't even have a cinema! …

Is the Divide Between ‘High’ and ‘Low-Brow’ A Myth?

Is the Divide Between ‘High’ and ‘Low-Brow’ A Myth?

M. LYNX-QUALEY: I confess - I read from both sides of the so-called 'great divide' in Egyptian literature. Should we even talk in these terms anymore? …

‘Gaga, There’s More to The Burqa Than A Stage Prop’

‘Gaga, There’s More to The Burqa Than A Stage Prop’

KEZIA RIDGEWAY, CGNEWS: It's not suprising that Lady Gaga has lit on the burqa as a garb-of-controversy but she could use the debate more constructively …

Reel Iraq: Poets Make Waves at Edinburgh Festival

Reel Iraq: Poets Make Waves at Edinburgh Festival

M. LYNX-QUALEY: Ryan Van Winkle, a Scottish poet, has been a key figure in an initiative called 'Reel Iraq' which has helped to give wider recognition to the country's leading writers …

‘We Fight With Our Imagination’: Feted Director Speaks

‘We Fight With Our Imagination’: Feted Director Speaks

JONATHAN COOK: He's will not let Israelis forget about the impact that their occupation has on everyday Palestinian life. …

A Natural Evolution: Don’t Meddle With Culture, Government.

A Natural Evolution: Don’t Meddle With Culture, Government.

STEVE ROYSTON: It's a discussion without end - what should governments do or not do to promote authentic Arabic culture? And what does this actually mean? …

Alicia Keys in Israel: Maximum Propaganda Value Squeezed

Alicia Keys in Israel: Maximum Propaganda Value Squeezed

MONDOWEISS: The Israeli authorities certainly made the most of American R&B singer Alicia Keys recent visit to their country. …

Street Art In Yemen: A Channel for Protest

Street Art In Yemen: A Channel for Protest

TABSIR; It's two years since protests broke out in Yemen and a good way to follow how politics has changed is to follow the emerging street art scene …

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