Fatima Bouhtouch, the Arab and the man
A unique talent, in love with his origins and who today shows us some of his most beautiful texts. Here you are: Fatima Bouhtouch. "إنسان" F: One of my greatest…
Islam Said and the Diwani style
We wanted to go back a little to the written language and, after talking to you about music, we went to interview one of the greatest promises of Arabic calligraphy…
The profession of translating: Silvia Moresi
Our interview with Silvia Moresi, Arabist and translator of Eleven Planets by Mahmoud Darwish and "My most beautiful poems by Nizar Qabbani". Silvia is the mastermind behind Arabic Literary Atlas,…
"It is part of his signs that he created brides for you, for you to rest with them, and he established love and tenderness among you. These are indeed signs for those who reflect."
Maram Qaisi and Arabic-Islamic calligraphy
Today we are proud to introduce you to Maram Qaisi, one of the most interesting calligraphers on the Italian scene, in love with the art of her Jordanian roots. K:…
The Arabs in Vikings
Vikings, an incredible series that never ceases to amaze with a moving Andalusia and the Arab Empire increasingly present even in Viking minds. Vikings Vikings is a series set in…
“Arabpop” curated by Chiara Comito and Silvia Moresi
Arabpop is a magnificent anthology that fully explores post Arab Spring pop culture, resulting in an essential text for those who want to approach the contemporary Arab world Arabpop: art…
“Esilio dalla Siria” by Shady Hamadi
"Esilio dalla Siria" it is an extremely true, human and profound book that will be able to give us more tools to understand what is happening in the country of…
“Tahrir” by Imma Vitelli
"Tahrir" by Imma Vitelli was one of the first books concerning the Arab Springs of 2011 and, many years later, it is fundamental for understanding that historical moment Tahrir: the…
The 5 best books read in 2020 (and 5 honorable mentions)
The 5 most beautiful and significant titles read this year and 5 honorable mentions Preamble The list is not in order of pleasantness but in chronological order, except for the…
3 unmissable books from Italy on the Arab-Islamic world
Three Italian excellences to better discover the beauties of the Arab-Islamic world Small but necessary premise This is not a ranking but a suggestion for those approaching these countries and…
