Inside Gubgub Studios, Qatar’s First Artist-Led Platform for Cross-Disciplinary Creatives In one of the world's most institution-heavy art scenes, Gubgub Studios is making the case for independence. By Elisa Carollo
In Dubai, Efie Gallery Is Rewriting the Map of Contemporary African Art "Often when people say African artists are new, they neglect that African artists have been a part of the story forever," cofounder Kwame Mintah tells Observer. By Gameli Hamelo
Sotheby’s “Origins II” Results Suggest Saudi Collectors Are Prioritizing Legacy The auction house's second sale in Saudi Arabia achieved $19.6 million, driven in part by strong demand for MENA artists. By Elisa Carollo
‘Haunting The West’ Explores Artist Michael Rakowitz, Colonialism, and Restitution By Farah Abdessamad