Karen Dabrowska

Karen Dabrowska is an Arab Weekly contributor in London.

Author Articles

Between the macabre and the piquant. Promotion poster of “A Land Without Jasmine,” the first Yemeni theatre production staged in London. (Courtesy of Battersea Arts Centre)
‘A Land Without Jasmine’ puts on stage plight of Yemeni women
April 20, 2019
A vital life line. Qima founder Faris Sheibani (L) speaks with Yemeni farmers in Al Hayma. (Qima Coffee)
Londoners’ cup of coffee helping farmers in war-ravaged Yemen
April 06, 2019
Damaged statues at the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Hatra, south of Mosul. (AFP)
Iraq’s archaeological sites face looting, urbanisation threats
January 19, 2019
A sculpture shows Ashurbanipal hunting on hosrseback. (British Museum)
British Museum brings ancient Assyrian Empire to life
December 08, 2018
A journey into memories. “Hope,” a photo from the Damascus Wall Exhibition. (Dima Karout)
London Museum explores lives of immigrants in Britain
December 01, 2018
“Janjaweed Application,” ink on paper. (Gallery of African Art in London)
Sudanese artist expresses political concerns in London exhibit
October 27, 2018
A geometric design by Saudi artist Lulwah al-Homoud. (english.alarabiya.net)
Arab designers leave impact at London Biennale
October 13, 2018
Ongoing dilemma. A photo of Takieddin El Solh house by Rania Mneimneh. (Karen Dabrowska)
Experiences of Syrian refugees in Lebanon inspire London art exhibit
September 01, 2018
Lulwa Al Khalifa's "Blind Faith." (Karen Dabrowska)
Khalil Gibran’s writings bring inspiration to London exhibition
August 18, 2018
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
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