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As Baghdad finds stability after decades of conflict, a vibrant arts scene is emerging from grassroots spaces like The Station, where young creators are reclaiming their cultural identity.
Hidden talents
On Saudi Arabia’s fledgling cultural scene, artists tread a precarious path to put the kingdom on the international art map, while the spectres of censorship and bureaucracy still cast long shadows.
Just so hot right now
Often overlooked next to Dubai, Sharjah’s boundary-breaking art biennial is forcing a rethink of Arab art. An optimistic show with brilliant young women as its driving force, it's the real heart of art.
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Dubai believes luxury and sunshine can seem stale without culture. Monocle visits Art Dubai to see who’s buying and ask if an oil state can reinvent itself as a capital of culture.
