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World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Showcases Cultural Spectacle at ‘MOCAfest’ in London

A global culture festival, bringing together artists and audiences from the Muslim and non-Muslim world, will meet in London. The Marketplace of Creative Arts (MOCAfest) - hosted as part of the 9th World Islamic Economic Forum which will convene outside the Islamic world for the first time in its history - will meet in London for two days of performances, master-classes, networking sessions and collaborations from 30th-31st October at the Excel Centre, London.

‘Southeast to Armageddon’ by Raja’a Khalid

DUBAI / The Third Line welcomes back Raja'a Khalid in the Project Space with her exhibit 'Southeast to Armageddon' – a small selection of images from the Middle East chapter of her ongoing 'Minor Histories Archive’ project.

Beyond Beauty

LONDON / Kashya Hildebrand London is proud to present Lalla Essaydi’s retrospective exhibition, Beyond Beauty, spanning five major bodies of work from 2003 to 2012. The exhibition will open on October 24 and will run till December 7, 2013.

The Third Line at Frieze London

LONDON / The Third Line participated in the 11th edition of Frieze London (17 - 20 October, 2013) and was exhibiting works by Sophia Al Maria, Rana Begum, Ala Ebtekar, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian and Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige.

Amr Mounib: Egypt - the Land and the People

WASHINGTON DC / Syra Arts is pleased to present, a solo exhibition of new photography works by artist Amr Mounib. With all the events that have occurred in Egypt lately, Amr felt an impelling need to revisit and get back in touch with what is the true essence of his native country: the land and the people. He sought the still and stark beauty of the country as it is reflected in the population and in the culture.

HIPA launches ‘Capture One Pro 7’ Software

DUBAI / The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) will launch a limited edition copy of photo editing software ‘Capture One Pro 7’ during the GITEX Technology Week in Dubai from the 20th to 25th of October 2013.

Screening Place, Time and the Body

"My images are primarily the illustration of uncomfortable situations that I confront in my life, a way to recapture my personal history in order to reflect on my living experiences." (Anahita Norouzi)