Arts and Culture
May 9, 2024
Oman Cultural Complex Highlights Shift in Arab Cultural Production
Through the Oman Cultural Complex, Oman joins its neighbors in a collective Gulf vision of the future while maintaining its lauded commitment to Omani cultural heritage.
May 6, 2024
Gulf Artists Make a Splash at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale
Guided by the theme “After Rain," Gulf presentations at the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale approach ecological destruction, communal healing, and sociocultural change with a sense of hope.
Apr 15, 2024
Education in Focus: Speculative Horizons’ Photography Project in Kuwait
Through exhibitions, educational guides, and workshops, Kuwait-based Speculative Horizons encourages young Kuwaiti photographers to explore new narratives.
Apr 11, 2024
The Fluid Gulf: Framing Multicultural Heritage Through Film
On April 11, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute co-hosted a discussion on film in the Gulf.
Apr 10, 2024
Screening of Saudi Film “Hajjan”
On April 20 and 25, AGSIW sponsored the screening of "Hajjan" as part of Filmfest DC.
Apr 7, 2024
Special Ramadan Screening of Saudi Film “Mandoob”
On April 7, AGSIW and the National Museum of Asian Art co-hosted a screening of the Saudi hit film "Mandoob."
Apr 1, 2024
Kuwaiti Rap Duo Highlights Rising Popularity in the Gulf
Kay R and Chunkky Monkky, Kuwait's first married rap duo, deploy trendy Arabic-language lyrics to appeal to Kuwaiti youth.
Mar 27, 2024
A Masterpiece Without an Audience: Khalid Al Siddiq and the Gulf’s First Narrative Feature Film
Despite its groundbreaking legacy, today, “Bas ya Bahar” cannot be easily viewed in its full visual glory.
