Karen Dabrowska

Karen Dabrowska is an Arab Weekly contributor in London.

Author Articles

Mystical art. From Rachid Koraichi’s series “Les Maîtres du temps” (Masters of Time), Oxide on white earth, 2018. (October Gallery)
‘Visual Sufi master’ Koraichi exhibits artworks in London
July 14, 2018
North Londoner Edwin Shuker during a visit to Baghdad. (rememberbaghdad.com)
‘Remember Baghdad’ tells the story of Iraqi Jews
July 07, 2018
A collage created during Samah Hijawi’s presentation in London’s Mosaic Rooms. (Karen Dabrowska)
London show offers playful look at Palestinian art and politics
June 16, 2018
Libyan poet Farrah Fray. (Samar Kadi)
Writing a catharsis process for Libyan poet
June 02, 2018
Thought-provoking art. “Al Tamazouq” (“Torn”) by Egyptian modernist painter Hamed Abdalla. (The Mosaic Rooms)
Calligraphy in spotlight at London’s Mosaic Rooms
June 02, 2018
Khaled Khalida at his pearl and furniture workshop. (Karen Dabrowska)
Cairo’s traditional crafts showcased in London
May 19, 2018
Looking back. A painting by artist Najla Shawket Fitouri. (Najlaa el-Ageli)
London exhibition revives memories of Libya
April 28, 2018
Surreal dimension. A view of the interior of a lamp shop at the “Agadir” exhibition at the Curve Barbican Centre in London, on February 6. (Getty Images)
Reliving the Agadir quake in London’s Barbican Centre
April 14, 2018
Vivid colours. Abstract art by Sana Hussein. (Provided by Karen Dabrowska)
A different Middle East showcased at Oxford International Art Fair
April 07, 2018
“Ghaya,” an archival pigment print by Shaikha Fahad al-Ketbi. (Shaikha Fahad al-Ketbi)
Arab women artists in diaspora focus on identity and loss
March 17, 2018
Symbolic gravestones. Issam Kourbaj’s tribute to Syrian refugees drowned while fleeing violence. (Penn Museum)
Islamic artefacts featured at British Museum’s exhibit on world’s religious faiths
March 10, 2018
Iraqi Dominican monk, Father Najeeb Michaeel, looks at an ancient manuscript. (Richard Wilding)
Iraqi monk’s tale of saving ancient manuscripts from ISIS
February 24, 2018
Nostalgic look. Gaza as seen from above in Alsharif’s first feature-length film “Ouroboros.” (Provided by Karen Dabrowska)
Unique portrayal of Palestinian suffering at London’s film screening
February 17, 2018
Uplifling messages. Iraqi master calligrapher Hassan Massoudy at work. (October Gallery)
Iraqi calligrapher conveys universal messages through Arabic script
February 03, 2018
Challenging perceptions. “Arcanes,” a visual commentary on the five pillars of Islam. (P21 Gallery)
London exhibition brings colourful interpretation of Quran
January 11, 2018

A view of old Cairo. (The Mosaic Rooms)
Egyptian architect battles to preserve Cairo’s heritage
January 11, 2018

Colourful art. A painting by Sudanese artist Rashid Diab. (Karen Dabrowska)
Artist Rashid Diab’s self-styled mission to revive Sudanese culture
January 08, 2018

Hanaa Malallah, one of Baghdad’s foremost artists exhibits in London
December 03, 2017

London - Her work reflects the plight of Iraqis and her experiences of sanc­tions, war and suffer

North Africa’s thriving pop art showcased in London
October 07, 2017

London - In a testament to the thriving pop art scene in the Maghreb, 15 artists from the region’

Rising Palestinian music stars delight London audience
August 12, 2017

London - Rising Palestinian stars Nai Barghouti and Mohamed Najem and Friends en­chanted audience