Summer,Autumn,Winter and Spring: Conversations with Artists from the Arab World

"Conversations with Contemporary Arab Artists" presents discussions among fifteen established artists from the Maghreb, Levant, and Gulf regions, moderated by experts in contemporary Middle Eastern art. Recognizing artists as early interpreters of societal trends and emotions, the book offers a unique opportunity for these artists to share their ideas amid revolutionary movements challenging longstanding authoritarian rule in Arab countries. As the first of its kind, the book aims to make the thoughts of these artists accessible to a broad audience, recording their perspectives as witnesses to profound political and social transformations. Rather than providing an exhaustive analysis of the "Arab Spring," the book focuses on offering snapshots of intellectually engaged Arab artists' states of mind. Intended for curators, art historians, artists, sociologists, political scientists, citizens of the Arab world, and students of art and the Middle East, it provides a valuable glimpse into the thoughts of artists amidst a period of significant change.