At the inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh, I find myself surrounded by works from both established artists and emerging talents across Saudi Arabia and the greater MENA region — each contributing to a collective endeavour to redefine and shape their identities.

Tucked away on the outskirts of Palermo, Palazzina Cinese brings Chinoiserie to life, offering a glimpse into the Sicilian fascination with the Far East.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Nepalese Himalayas, Shambhala follows Pema, a pregnant woman on her journey — not just to find her missing husband, but to seek inner peace.

Mazara del Vallo may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of Sicily’s Arab-Norman past, but it’s a city where history still lingers in the air, waiting to be uncovered.

The Zisa Palace, home to the Museum of Islamic Art, is a gem for anyone exploring UNESCO’s Arab-Norman itinerary.

Arab rule in Sicily ended over a millennium ago, yet its influence remains deeply engrained in the island’s culture, shaping its language, cuisine, cityscape, and art.

The National Palace Museum in Taipei presents a one-of-a-kind exhibition that brings the fictional world in Dream of the Red Chamber — a masterpiece of Chinese literature — to life.

Milo Rau’s Antigone in the Amazon is a wake-up call, spotlighting the stage as a beacon for truth and theatre as a powerful force of resistance.

Watching Maharaja is like peeling an onion — layer by layer, a barber’s anxious report of a missing dustbin after a house burglary hints at a search for something more. By the end of the film, you may find yourself overwhelmed with emotion, eyes brimming with tears.

This year, Taiwan’s International Orchid Show boasts an impressive array of orchids, each one competing for attention in this Kingdom of Orchids.