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A working library of design, type, and visual culture.
393 works match
Publication
2022Dripping in “Arab nostalgia”, 3asal mag platforms MENA creatives who are abandoning conformity and thrashing outdated stereotypes
2022
Project
2016The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
Project
2013Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
Motion
2022Arab pop music meets 80s video game aesthetics in Moath Bin Hafez’s pixel art creations
2022
Photograph
2002Parkview Square from Arab Street
2002
Identity
2025Samar Maakaroun’s identity for Together for Palestine applies the visual language of petitions
2025
Project
2021Gaza-based painter Malak Mattar on making art as a feminist in Palestine
2021
Project
2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
Object
1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
Photograph
Mosque Street shophouses
Photograph
Jalan Dang Wangi Art Deco Shophouse
Photograph
The Garage Penang
Photograph
Tan Kim Hock product center
Photograph
1930 Building, Jonker Street
Photograph
1939 Building, Jonker Street
Photograph
Jonker Street 1936 Shoplot 22 Dec 2013
Photograph
1940 Building illuminated at night
Photograph
Peace by Chua Boon Kee, Old Ford Motor Factory, Singapore - 20070316
Photograph
Jonker Street (2)
Photograph
Clock Tower, Old Market Square, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Eastern Decorator Jalan Sultan Iskandar Ipoh
Photograph
Jonker Boutique Hotel 22 Dec 2013
Photograph
Jonker Street Art Deco
Photograph
Former People's Association headquarters at old Kallang Airport, Singapore
Photograph
Jonker Street (1)
Photograph
Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, Singapore - 20100619-01
Photograph
Former Art Deco clinic in Kajang 5 Aug 2019
Photograph
Malacca Jonker Street 1
Photograph
OCBC Art Deco Beach St
Photograph
Cmglee Penang Hin Bus Depot interior
Photograph
Cmglee Penang Hin Bus Depot entrance
Photograph
Jonker Boutique Hotel (back view) 22 Dec 2013
Photograph
Guthrie & Co. building
Photograph
Ban Hin Lee Bank
Photograph
Jonker Boutique Hotel (side view)
Photograph
1937 gable, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 6 Sep 2013
Photograph
Merdeka Park (Perlis)
Photograph
1937 Art Deco shoplots Oct 2017
Photograph
Clock Tower Medan Pasar 18 Oct 2013 (1)
Photograph
Art Deco in Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Art Deco doorway of Perpustakaan Kanak-kanak Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Sultanah Aminah Hospital
Photograph
Art Deco building in Petaling Street (wide view 2), 1 Sep 2013
Photograph
106, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman-Jalan Raja Muda, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Art Deco in Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, Kuala Lumpur (wider view)
Photograph
Cmglee Sungai Petani clocktower
Photograph
Art Deco terrace house, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Art Deco building in Petaling Street (wide view 1), 1 Sep 2013
Photograph
Art Deco pharmacy, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 6 Sep 2013
Photograph
2-22 2, Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
1937 gable (seen from a distance), Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 6 Sep 2013
Photograph
Art deco shophouse, Kajang, 5 Aug 2019
Photograph
1939 Art Deco House Tengkat Tong Shin 11 Sep 2013
Photograph
Art Deco building at intersection of Mountbatten Road and Jalan Tun HS Lee
Photograph
Art Deco building in Petaling Street (narrow view), 1 Sep 2013
Photograph
1938 Art Deco building, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 6 Sep 2013
Photograph
Year 2010 Sungai Petani Clock Tower
Photograph
Art Deco building, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Kuala Lumpur 2 Aug 2013
Photograph
Art Deco townhouse, Pudu, Kuala Lumour
Photograph
Clock Tower Medan Pasar 18 Oct 2013 (2)
Photograph
Mei Yuan Gold Shop
Photograph
Penang Masonic Temple
Photograph
Art Deco terrace houses 3, Jalan Brunei-Jalan Brunei Barat, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Double storey Art Deco terrace houses, off Jalan Pudu, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Wesley Methodist School, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Art Deco terrace houses 2, Jalan Brunei-Jalan Brunei Barat, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Sulaiman Building, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Art Deco terrace houses, Jalan Brunei-Jalan Brunei Barat, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Old OCBC Building, central Kuala Lumpur
Photograph
Old Arab Bank building Amman
Drawing
1795Tombs of Great Arab Saints to be seen in the Neighborhood of Rosetta, Egypt
1795
Ceramic
975Bowl with Arabic Proverb
975
Ceramic
975Bowl with Arabic Inscription, "Blessing, Prosperity, Well-being, Happiness"
975
Object
1875Rebab
1875
Object
1701Spear
1701
Object
1875Guenbri
1875
Object
1875Guenbri
1875
Object
1875Gumuri
1875
Object
1800Ewer
1800
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Bone Fragment
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Bone Fragment
400
Object
400Ring
400
Object
400Key
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
600Head of a Figure
600
Object
400Bracelet
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Ceramic
400Lamp
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
1800Zurna
1800
Object
1700Ring
1700
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Rod or Bobbin
400
Object
400Hinge
400
Object
622Buckle
622
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Spindle Whorl or Button
400
Object
1800Palestinian Doll's Thob al-Malek Royal Dress
1800
Object
400Pin
400
Object
1800Headscarf
1800
Object
400Gaming Piece
400
Object
400Nail
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Bell
400
Ceramic
400Lamp
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
1800Jacket
1800
Object
400Ring
400
Object
400Fragment of a Book Cover
400
Object
400Probably a Counter
400
Object
400Buckle
400
Object
400Pin or Stylus
400
Object
400Ring
400
Ceramic
500Lamp
500
Object
400Pin or Stylus
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Probably a Counter
400
Object
400Cross Pendant
400
Object
400Spoon
400
Ceramic
700Lamp
700
Object
400Cymbals
400
Object
1800Robe
1800
Object
400Ornament
400
Object
800Chess Piece
800
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Ceramic
600Lamp
600
Object
1800Dress
1800
Object
400Bell
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Jar
400
Object
1800Ensemble
1800
Object
400Ornament
400
Object
400Fish Hook
400
Object
400Cross Pendant
400
Object
400Plaque
400
Ceramic
622Lamp
622
Object
400Plaque
400
Object
400Button or Spindle Whorl
400
Object
1850Nay
1850
Object
1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
Object
-900Cylinder seal with chariot hunting scene and Old South Arabian inscription
-900
Ceramic
1100Jar with Carved Benedictory Arabic Inscription in Thuluth Script
1100
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office interior
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office interior (cropped)
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office cornerstone
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from SE 2
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from SE 1
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from E
Photograph
Hebron, Nebraska post office from NE
Publication
1223"Preparing Medicine from Honey", from a Dispersed Manuscript of an Arabic Translation of De Materia Medica of Dioscorides
1223
Ceramic
900Bowl with Arabic Inscription
900
Object
900Part of Lamp or Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
900
Publication
1713Leaf with Arabic Prayers
1713
Object
1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
Object
1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
Ceramic
1000Dish with Carved Arabic Inscription in Floriated Kufic Reading "al-'izz" ("Glory")
1000
Ceramic
900Ewer with Repeated Arabic Phrase, "Blessing"
900
Object
1000Long-Handled Spoon Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1000
Object
1100Rice Server Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1100
Object
1600Finial with Arabic Inscription"Ya, Da'im" ("Oh, Everlasting!")
1600
Ceramic
900Ewer with Arabic Proverb, "Devotion Fortifies Action"
900
Object
1200Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan
1200
Ceramic
1150Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner
1150
Typeface
Canela Arabic
Typeface
Lyon Arabic
Typeface
Graphik Arabic
Identity
2009Arab Open University (logo)
2009
Object
2018Vintage Novus Men's Electronic Digital Watch, Red LED Display, Swiss-Made Case, National Semiconductor Module Assembled In Malaysia, Original Band Made In Hong Kong, Circa 1970s (35238443702)
2018
Object
2018Vintage Novus Men's Electronic Digital Watch, Red LED Display, Swiss-Made Case, National Semiconductor Module Assembled In Malaysia, Original Band Made In Hong Kong, Circa 1970s (35238222982)
2018
Identity
2022Studio 40Mustaqel challenges the discourse of design in the Arab Swana region
2022
Project
2013Magnificent retelling of Arabian Nights from the brilliant Noa Snir
2013
Project
2025Watermelon Pictures is the film company putting Palestinian cinema where it belongs – on the big screen
2025
Map
1850Sect. VII. El Khulil (Hebron). Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Publication
2020Lyon Arabic is the new counterpart of a Commercial Type favourite, informed by Naskh and Nastaliq scripts
2020
Identity
2026Vintage Arab cassette tapes inspired Sometimes Always’ fiery identity for Fouta Harissa
2026
Project
2014Exhibition: New photography show offers an alternative side of Israel and Palestine
2014
Poster
Visit Palestine – Travel poster
Poster
1974Advancing the Revolution – Palestinian poster
1974
Project
2018Mohamad Abdouni on documenting an “important time in Arab queer culture”
2018
Poster
1982Soviet pro-Palestine poster
1982
Map
1850Sect. VI. Kulat Zerka. Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Project
2020Working at the intersection of graphic design and music, meet Kuala Lumpur-based creative Najmi Arifin
2020
Publication
Manuscript Leaves from an Arabic Manuscript
Project
2014Product Design: Own gorgeous jewellery design with Kuala Lumpur brand Miramika
2014
Identity
2026Why minimalist aesthetics (smuggled in as the language of progress) are stifling truly Arab design
2026
Project
2025Glorianna Ximendaz uses archive photography, digital imagery and text messages to immortalise Palestine
2025
Publication
2024Union is a new magazine spotlighting artists from Palestine and the diaspora
2024
Project
2024Inside the Palestinian Sound Archive: preserving the audiovisual legacy of Palestine, one record at a time
2024
Typeface
2015Thomas Milo Showing How to Render an Arabic Typeface Digitized
2015
Identity
2019Turbo’s identity for the Lesser Amman Library is a masterclass in the potential of Arabic type
2019
Publication
2020We dive into a new archive of over 1,000 book covers from the Arab world
2020
Project
2022Type foundry Boharat Cairo on the vast possibilities of Arabic type design
2022
Project
2021Graphic designer Nawal Arafat on creating space for Palestinian voices within art and design
2021
Publication
2020The Kuala Lumpur-based Ejin Sha explains why graphic design “can be anything”
2020
Project
2018Palestine Underground shines a light on the West Bank’s underground music scene
2018
Motion
2026James Stuart is railing against boring design with techniques inspired by the spirit of Arabic hardcore music
2026
Map
1850Index Map and Sectional Title Page: Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Project
2016Active Arab Women: Lara Al-Hadeedi records the determination of sporting Kuwaiti women
2016
Poster
Workers and Laborers of Palestine – Palestinian poster
Project
2022Shin Oh “preserves” traditional Malaysian spaces and places with her 3D pixel room building
2022
Map
1850Sect. IV. El Mezareib. Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Project
2021“I want viewers to see us”: Dean Majd on the importance of portraying Palestinians in a positive light
2021
Identity
2021Arab Organisation for Human Rights in the UK logo
2021
Identity
2026Logo of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza 2
2026
Map
1850Sect. V. Jerusalem. Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Poster
1963By the union of Arabs — Algerian poster
1963
Publication
2026Samar Maakaroun’s visual identity for The Mosaic Rooms challenges reductive narratives around Arab identities
2026
Poster
1972Glory to the militants who shattered the fascist tanks — Palestinian poster
1972
Project
2013Lee Mawdsley shoots Qatar for CBQ and make us want to emigrate, fast.
2013
Thinker
Edward Said
Painting
1898Album: Arab
1898
Map
1258Araberreich und Nachbargebiete: Bevölkerung. (Arab empire and neighboring areas: population).
1258
Poster
2021Cook's Nile and Palestine Tours poster - circa 1902
2021
Publication
2019Arabic and Latin typography don’t have to mimic each other to be harmonious says Montasser Drissi
2019
Publication
2024The View From Cairo: how Helmi Eltouni’s al-Hilal book covers carved a modern Arab aesthetic
2024
Project
2012Brilliant Lacombe sisters' show Hey'Ya featuring Arab sportswomen opens in London
2012
Identity
2018Logo BBC Arabic
2018
Poster
1970Revolution until victory — Palestinian poster
1970
Publication
2021Huruf explores Malaysia’s visual culture and multilingual vernacular through type
2021
Project
2022The Al-Ameen archive preserves a precious insight into joyful Palestinian wedding culture between the 1960s-90s
2022
Project
2022Creativity under Occupation: Five Palestinian creatives discuss the highs and lows of working in the West Bank and Gaza
2022
Map
1850Sect. II. Damascus. Atlas of Palestine and the Sinai Peninsula.
1850
Motion
2021Roxy Rezvany on her new film Wifi Rider and the art of Palestinian diaspora in Jordan
2021
Identity
2014Logo Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia
2014
Poster
2019POSTER URGING RESIDENTS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY IN PALESTINE TO ENLIST IN THE BRITISH ARMY AND JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE NAZIS DURING WORLD WAR II. כD269-045
2019
Project
2025An exhibition of Palestinian photographers visualises the lasting significance of ‘land’
2025
Map
1953Far East. Malaysia.
1953
Project
2021What’s in store for the future of Arabic visual culture? Archief Cairo on communicating across borders
2021
Poster
2021From Rihanna at Barnbrook Studios, to a queer Arab archive: Marwan Kaabour’s graphic design is incredibly bold
2021
Identity
2025Wikifunctions logo Arabic horizontal in colour
2025
Identity
2025Wikimedia Meta-Wiki logo Arabic vertical in black
2025
Identity
2021TV9 Malaysia Logo 2021
2021
Poster
2023WWII Arabic Poster Boeing B-29 Superfortress
2023
Identity
2024Wikimedia Community User Group Malaysia logo-msarab-vert-colo-c
2024
Identity
2025Wikiversity logo Arabic vertical in black
2025
Identity
2025Wikimedia logo Arabic horizontal in colour
2025
Identity
2025Wikiquote logo Arabic horizontal in colour
2025