Creative Publications and Diverse Workshops at Sharjah Art Book Fair

Creative Publications and Diverse Workshops at Sharjah Art Book Fair
The diverse publications at the fair reflect an increasing interest in visual and artistic documentation of social and political issues in the Arab region and beyond
November 21, 2024, 7:31 pm

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The seventh edition of the Art Book Fair "Meeting Point," organized by Sharjah Art Foundation, launches from November 22 to 24, 2024, at the heritage house of Obaid Al Shamsi. The fair showcases a curated selection of art publications, independent publishers' productions, and non-profit cultural projects, whose creators adopt creative and experimental approaches aimed at developing the publishing field and enhancing its presence.

The foundation brings together community leaders, artists, graphic designers, and independent practitioners to showcase their diverse publications, while the events include workshops on sketching, writing, and creating illustrated journals, along with a rich program of dialogue sessions, readings, and presentations.

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This edition features new publications, including the sixth edition of the illustrated stories book "Corniche" featuring works by 49 artists from inside and outside the country, and the book "Yemeni Photography Art" published by Makan Publishing House.

The Kuwaiti digital platform "Sundooq" presents its fifth print edition, while Studio "40 Independent" takes the audience behind the scenes of its projects through its upcoming release "Independent Publication."

The dialogue sessions program hosts prominent speakers, with Nada Abu Saada discussing with Fares Shomali the challenges of collecting archival materials for the book "Invoking the Renaissance: Arab Exhibitions in Mandatory Jerusalem."

The foundation attracts participants from around the world, including "40 Independent" from Cairo, "Kotob A Tawla," and "African Cities and Friends Center" from Cape Town, along with other initiatives from Kuwait, Bahrain, Palestine, Dubai, Beirut, and Amman.

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