Arts and culture writing, editing and curation
I’m Anna Seaman, a Dubai-based art writer, editor and curator specialising in contemporary and digital art across the Gulf region and beyond. I work with artists, publications and cultural institutions to bring artistic ideas to wider audiences through writing, books, exhibitions and conversation.
current work
My practice spans journalism, arts editorship, books, on-camera interviews and panel moderation. Here is a selection of recent work.
Sharjah: The Capital of Culture
Author of Sharjah: The Capital of Culture, published by Assouline in collaboration with Shurooq.
Hadara Magazine
Arts editor at Hadara Magazine, alongside my wider writing and editorial practice.
Interviews and public conversations
Host of The Foundry Show, and an experienced moderator of panel discussions, artist conversations and public programmes across the contemporary art and cultural sector.
insights
I share essays, reviews and interviews on art, culture and the people shaping them, with perspectives on digital art and creative life.
reviews
FEATURES
A10 Publications
For a book project requiring editorial and production support, I work with Alice Johnson through A10 Publications Consultancy.
work with me
For an editorial commission, book, exhibition or public conversation, tell me what you have in mind.
A Dubai exhibition celebrates one of the most influential figures in modern and contemporary art.
With undulations that resemble topographic features more than facial contours, paintings by Marwan Kassab-Bachi—commonly known as Marwan—were described by his friend, the Syrian poet Adonis, as “face landscapes” because of their ability to capture intense psychological states and inner emotions.