Omar Mismar Examines the Role of Botox in Post-War Lebanese Society
The documentary A Frown Gone Mad observes a Beirut beauty salon as the shadows of the Israeli war loom over the clients’ faces.
Takoua Ben Mohamed Confronts Anti-Muslim Prejudice in Rome Through Comics
An Italo-Tunisian artist and author opens up about the struggles around citizenship, media representation, and the long journey ahead.
FAO’s Artful Celebration of the Amazon and the Risk of Tokenism
Lucas Memmola installation commissioned by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization calls for further scrutiny.
Ten Gates into the Future
A public art project wants you to imagine the future of Rome through vaporwave aesthetics, a feminist fountain, and an existential safari, among others.
Queer Love, Everywhere: A Conversation with Omar Mismar
Lebanese artist Omar Mismar speaks with Gabriele Di Donfrancesco about queerness, foreignness, and the political dimension of art.