work with me
I work with publications, artists and cultural institutions on writing, books, exhibitions and public conversations. My practice draws on years of reporting on art and culture across the Gulf region and the wider Arab-speaking world.
“Few of the writers who have chronicled the recent rise of the UAE’s art scene have proven to be as enduring or as committed to its exploration as Anna. More than an observer, she has become an integral part of the UAE’s creative ecosystem: an insider’s insider, her connections and insight are as wide as they are deep.”
Arts writing and editorial
Features, reviews, interviews and editorial development for publications and cultural organisations. I work with complex material to produce clear writing that gives artists, ideas and institutions the context they deserve.
Selected experience: arts editor at Hadara Magazine; visual arts reporting for The National.
Exhibition curation
Curatorial work that connects artists and their practices with audiences. My experience includes physical and digital art, with an interest in how works are presented, interpreted and encountered.
Books and book editing
Authorship, co-authorship and editing for books and exhibition catalogues. I work with contributors and source material to develop a coherent narrative and a consistent editorial voice.
Selected experience: Author of Sharjah: The Capital of Culture; co-editor of Paul Guiragossian: Testimonies of Existence; English-language editor of eL Seed: Perception.
Hosting and moderation
On-camera interviews, podcast conversations and panel moderation. I bring research, editorial preparation and a close engagement with artists and cultural ideas to each conversation.
Selected experience: host of The Foundry Show; moderation of panel discussions, artist conversations and public programmes across the contemporary art and cultural sector.
looking for wider publishing support
For a bespoke book project that brings together editorial development, production and outreach, explore A10 Publications Consultancy.