Karen Dabrowska

Karen Dabrowska is an Arab Weekly contributor in London.

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A general view of the Basra Museum in southern Iraq. (Courtesy of the Basra Museum)
Basra Museum comes with a view and a British-funded library
August 17, 2019
A scene from the “Freedom Fields” documentary. (Courtesy of Naziha Arebi)
Looking at post-Qaddafi Libya through the eyes of female footballers
August 03, 2019
A scene from the play “X-Adra.” (Ahmed Naji)
Former Syrian prisoners put experience in Adra Prison on stage
August 03, 2019
Tragic stories. The salvaged wreck of a boat that capsized off the coast of Libya in 2015.(Max Hirzel)
London exhibition displays migrant tragedies at sea
July 20, 2019
“The Breakup” from the exhibition of Michael Rakowitz in London. (Karen Dabrowska)
Michael Rakowitz exhibition showcases destruction of Iraqi heritage
June 22, 2019
Palm wood products displayed at the Egyptian Bureau for Cultural and Educational Affairs during London craft week foto supplied
The win-win revolution of turning discarded palm ribs into modern furniture
June 15, 2019
An old photograph from Uzbekistan on display at the exhibition in London. (Karen Dabrowska)
A photographic journey through the Islamic world then and now
April 27, 2019
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