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Some of the finest of these gems, on display at a London exhibition, came from the Gulf

Darvish Fakhr, an artist of Iranian descent, is inspired by the tattered notices on walls which encourage him to explore its rich heritage

Former Afghan TV personality Sarah Ahmadi, who was forced to flee her country, shares her story and her fears for Afghanistan’s future

A show in London is proof of how the revolution has meant much more than just the overthrow of a regime

Wael Shawky’s efforts to make biennial relevant to local community strike a chord with audiences

Athier Mousawi engages viewers with the idea of the drone and the detachment it affords today’s warmongers from the horrors of war

For Palestinian activist Ahlam Akram, even personal independence was once a distant dream

Douglas Booth is still young but has already put on critically acclaimed performances. Lucrative offers, though, are not what he is after

Through an exhibition on the plight of Palestinians Bisan Abu Eisheh reminds Londoners of the freedoms they take for granted

The artist fled his homeland but still holds it close to his heart and dreams

Yazan Khalili’s images demonstrate what the Palestinians are denied every day

The Iraqi-Kurdish artist’s life and art have been shaped by the trauma and politics of his homeland, but have evolved into a more abstract form