The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
Portuguese Royal Studio makes Adobe tutorials look good (and simple!)
2015
Rita Matos attempts to bridge the gap between Lisbon's art and design circles
2018
The founders of Porto Rocha on making work that “has a presence”
2020
Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
Bracelet with Portuguese Heads and Mudfish
1700
Pendant with Portuguese equestrian
1500
Lidded Box with Portuguese Face
1500
Pair of chiefly bracelets with Portuguese and Edo figures
1815
Seated Portuguese figure
1700
Hip ornament with Portuguese head
1500
Bracelet with Portuguese heads and mudfish
1500
Plaque with Two Portuguese Merchants
1540
Saltcellar with Portuguese Figures
1520
Box with Portuguese Horseman
1800
Altar bell with Portuguese heads
1500
Pair of chiefly bracelets with Portuguese and Edo figures
1815
Plaque with Portuguese Traders and Manillas
1540
Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
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Cylinder seal with chariot hunting scene and Old South Arabian inscription
-900
"Portuguese" Carpet with Maritime Scenes
1600
Part of Lamp or Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
900
Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
Long-Handled Spoon Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1000
Finial with Arabic Inscription"Ya, Da'im" ("Oh, Everlasting!")
1600
Rice Server Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1100
Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan
1200
Clock collection with an erotic pocket watch in the foreground (false 'Breguet et fils' signature), António Medeiros e Almeida Museum, Lisbon, Portugal julesvernex2
2024
Magnificent retelling of Arabian Nights from the brilliant Noa Snir
2013
Fantastic Man’s unexpected cover story on the surfers and fisherman of Peniche, Portugal
2017
Brilliantly vivid illustrations from Lisbon-born Goncalo Viana
2014
Beautiful, clean designs from Portuguese studio AH-HA
2015
Mohamad Abdouni on documenting an “important time in Arab queer culture”
2018
Portuguese illustrator Tiago Galo’s plump little characters are oddly charming
2016
And Atelier’s graphic designs for Porto’s Gallery of Architecture is informed by the space
2017
Sensitive and versatile designs by Portuguese designer Catarina Dantas
2014
Type foundry Boharat Cairo on the vast possibilities of Arabic type design
2022
Mantraste’s illustrations draw on the culture of his childhood in rural Portugal
2021
Porto Design Biennale 2023 puts out an open call for projects on the theme of ‘Being Water’
2023
Active Arab Women: Lara Al-Hadeedi records the determination of sporting Kuwaiti women
2016
180 Creative Camp: a week of making, chatting and exploring in the Portuguese countryside
2018
Porto Rocha are here to challenge industry standards and create seats at the table for designers
2026
Lee Mawdsley shoots Qatar for CBQ and make us want to emigrate, fast.
2013
Brilliant Lacombe sisters' show Hey'Ya featuring Arab sportswomen opens in London
2012
Joana Avillez’s A Sardinha Zinha is an illustrated ode to Portuguese idioms
2019
Miguel Proença on his photo series capturing Portugal’s spiritual healers
2018
Illustration: Lisbon-based illustrator Lapo's series In Paris is almost too lovely
2013
Watch Portuguese designers the Royal Studio turn graphic design on its head
2014
What’s in store for the future of Arabic visual culture? Archief Cairo on communicating across borders
2021
Drifting SUVs in the Arabian desert: Peter Garritano explores the world of hajwalah
2016
Porto Rocha, Jennie Baptiste, Boomranng Studio and Alice Isaac: Tickets now available for November’s Nicer Tuesdays!
2025
Preserving Syrian design history and graphics in the Arab world: Meet the Syrian Design Archive
2021
Chantal Jahchan explores the Arabic type design landscape and concepts of modernity in En Route
2018
Ana Paganini captures the grand spectacle of religious procession in Portugal
2023