I wrote about the sometimes tricky task of encouraging everyone to learn to love and appreciate visual art. People don’t always trust their own opinions and my advice is, anything you think and feel is the “right” reaction. Read my opinion piece here.
Read MoreOne of the greatest artists from the Middle East, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian has passed away at the age of 96. As tributes begin to flow in, here is mine.
Read MoreFor the launch of the newly renovated Tahrir Cultural Center in the American University of Cairo, Shiva Balaghi curated a show of two prominent Egyptian artists: Sherin Guirguis and Huda Lutfi.
Read MoreAfter spending his lifetime taking stunning wildlife photographs across Africa, Dr Harold Vanderschmidt had his first exhibition at the age of 64. He is completely self-taught and has a natural skill, stemming from his deep passion for the animals.
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