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Randa Maddah’s solo exhibition Hanging Gardens is running at Tabari Artspace in DIFC until October 12. Photo: Tabari Artspace

Syrian artist explores duality of life in occupied Golan Heights

Syrian visual artists paints serene landscapes that represent a state of the 'in -between'

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Trailblazing Saudi artist Safeya Binzagr dies aged 84

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