Rebecca Anne Proctor
Journalist, Former Editor-in-Chief of Harper’s Bazaar Art and Harper’s Bazaar Interiors
Rebecca Anne Proctor is an independent journalist, editor, author, and broadcaster based in Dubai and Rome, from where she covers the Middle East and North Africa. She is the former editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar Art and Harper’s Bazaar Interiors. Her writing has been published in Artnet News, Frieze, The New York Times Style Magazine, Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East, BBC Worldwide, Galerie, Vogue Arabia, Wallpaper, The National, Architectural Digest, Arab News, Al-Monitor, The Defense Post, The Forward, The Jewish Insider, and The Business of Fashion. Her book Art in Saudi Arabia: A New Creativity Economy?, co-authored with Alia Al-Senussi, was published by Lund Humphries in November 2023.
Analysis
The Gulf at the Venice Biennale: Cultural Exchange Amid the Shadow of War
Gulf national pavilions at the 61st Venice Biennale seek to uphold local heritage amid regional and global instability.
Business as Usual in the UAE?
The war has hit the United Arab Emirates during a period of cultural and economic flourishing. While life goes on amid continuous Iranian attacks, the country’s residents rally for its postwar return.
Abu Dhabi’s Big Bid on Culture
Alongside its bid to become a regional and global economic powerhouse, the UAE capital is also rising as a new global capital for culture.
Remembering as Resilience: Championing Palestinian Culture and Heritage in the Gulf Arab States
Amid the ongoing devastation in Gaza, Palestinian art has been front and center in Gulf exhibitions and events.
Diriyah Art Futures Reflects Growing Saudi Investment in Digital Art
Part of the $62 billion Diriyah gigaproject, the new Diriyah Art Futures institute expands the genre of digital art.
The Rise of Vernacular, Community-Driven Architecture in the Gulf
Through Fablemill, Eman Alsabah and her team are creating content that celebrates the region’s diverse stories and speaks to a global audience.
Events
Jan 19, 2024
Book Launch: Art in Saudi Arabia: A New Creative Economy?
On January 19, AGSIW hosted a discussion on art in Saudi Arabia.
Speakers
