SWALIF Launches Encapsulated Volume 1 on Khaleejiness
The inaugural release from the new publishing house and arts collective SWALIF is titled Encapsulated Volume 1: Photo essays on Khaleejiness. This book showcases the talents of 16 photographers based in the Khaleej, including Mahmood Al Zadjali, Malaika Munshi, and Hajar Almutairi. Additionally, it features essays from five international cultural academics: Gaith Abdulla, Mira Al Hussein, Nadeen Dakkak, Manishankar Prasad, and AbdulRahman Al-Man. The publication delves into contemporary Khaleeji identity through themes such as urbanism, gender, language, religion, and citizenship. A notable essay by urban planner Abdulrahman Al-Man, titled 'The Khaleeji City and the Crisis of Identity,' contrasts modern urban infrastructures with those of the past. The book, which also touches on the feelings of belonging among immigrants and non-citizens in the Gulf, is priced at $35.00 and can be purchased at swalif.store.
Key facts
- SWALIF is a new publishing house and arts collective.
- Encapsulated Volume 1 is SWALIF's first publication.
- The book features 16 Khaleej-based photographers.
- Photographers include Mahmood Al Zadjali, Malaika Munshi, and Hajar Almutairi.
- Essays are written by Gaith Abdulla, Mira Al Hussein, Nadeen Dakkak, Manishankar Prasad, and AbdulRahman Al-Man.
- Abdulrahman Al-Man's essay is titled 'The Khaleeji City and the Crisis of Identity'.
- The book discusses identity, urbanism, gender, language, religion, and passports.
- It addresses belonging among immigrants and non-citizens in the Gulf.
- The book costs $35.00 and is available at swalif.store.
Entities
Artists
- Mahmood Al Zadjali
- Malaika Munshi
- Hajar Almutairi
- Gaith Abdulla
- Mira Al Hussein
- Nadeen Dakkak
- Manishankar Prasad
- AbdulRahman Al-Man
Institutions
- SWALIF
- Canvas
Locations
- Khaleej
- Gulf