Author: Julia Hitz

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Work by Sama Alshaibi, Ayyam Gallery Dubai

Suspended Territories exhibition

Beyond the veil

Superheroes, mythical female figures in the desert: the Suspended Territories exhibition at Germany′s Marta Herford gallery showcases contemporary women's art from the Arab world, Iran and North Africa. By Julia HitzMore

Marta Herford gallery: "Suspended Territories"Egyptian photographer Heba Khalifa in interview: "A space for confronting our fears"Art and performance project "The Forgotten": Focusing attention on hidden realitiesInterview with the Syrian artist Diala Brisly: Art is a luxury in Syria
Hossein Derakhshan (photo: Donya Raad)

Interview with Hossein Derakhshan

Iran's 'blogfather' turned Internet sceptic

Hossein Derakhshan, a.k.a. Hoder, pioneered the blogger revolution in Iran. Released from prison following a term of six years, he barely recognised what the Internet has become. Interview by Julia HitzMore

Iran's blog generation: Society is escaping the control of the mullahsWeblogger in Iran: Hoder's virtual struggle for freedomIran and its authors: The perils of writing

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Most Recent Photo Essay

Rainbow wares: leather goods are a popular holiday souvenir from Morocco. In many of the narrow souks in the old town centres, there are alleys full of leather shops. But you can also buy the brightly coloured shoes, belts, bags and co. directly from the leather factories. There, animal skins are still processed according to traditional methods. Working conditions in the tanneries are correspondingly tough

A filthy occupation: leather-tanning in Morocco

Those looking to visit a leather factory In Morocco should visit the tanners' quarter in the town of Fez. For tourists the ancient craft may be fascinating, for the workers, however, it is extremely exhausting. By Stefanie Hoppner