Working with an archive of photographs made over a century ago, the artist folds the gaze back onto the Eurocentric lens that shaped the images in The Fold
Tag: North Africa
Curator Hiba Abid stresses the importance of rectifying inaccurately archived photographic materials about MENA communities to resist erasure or over simplification
Organiser Souheila Ghorbel tells us how the roving project has expanded to include workshops, book signings, talks, and concerts in Tunis
The South London-based Moroccan photographer spent time in Marrakech’s barbershops, photographing its young men
Through the lens of 41 photographers, founder Romaisa Baddar’s new book offers an intimate, nuanced glimpse into domestic spaces throughout the region
The photographer challenged the status quo of Moroccan education through surrealism in The Classroom, now published by Loose Joints
The Tunis-born fashion artist uses photography to express the complications of queer love and personal history
The photographer reflects on her recent participation in the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair with Rand Al-Hadethi
Safar Journal highlights arts and culture stories from across the Middle East and North Africa region. Here, the editorial team reflect on their recent projects, ethos, and photo selection process
Lina Geoushy’s ongoing project hopes to fight for gender equality in the nation’s labour laws