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10 Middle Eastern Artists on Trump, Identity, and Art in Crisis

publication · 2026-04-22

Canvas magazine traveled to the US to interview ten Middle Eastern artists about their views on Donald Trump, cultural identity, and the role of art during political turmoil. The feature includes perspectives from Afruz Amighi among others, addressing how their heritage and current political climate shape their work. The conversations explore the intersection of art and activism in a polarized America.

Key facts

  • Canvas magazine conducted interviews with 10 Middle Eastern artists in the US.
  • Topics included Trump, cultural identity, and art in times of political crisis.
  • Afruz Amighi is one of the featured artists.
  • The interviews took place in the United States.
  • The feature was published by Canvas online.

Entities

Artists

  • Afruz Amighi

Institutions

  • Canvas

Locations

  • United States

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