Stones, masks and matches: A decade of Middle Eastern art A new book by the British Museum's Middle East art curator Ven

The British Museum’s Islamic and Contemporary Middle East art curator Venetia Porter has authored a new book, Reflections, showcasing the museum’s collection of contemporary Middle Eastern art. Key works added to the museum in the last decade include artists’ responses to the Arab Spring and its aftermath. The Flag, by Mohamed Abla, evokes the exhilaration of the occupation of Tahrir Square in Cairo in 2011..

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