Ishigami, Junya
Architect
Junya Ishigami challenges existing methodologies and proposes alternatives to push the boundaries of what is possible in architecture.
Filter
Islam, Runa
Artist
Runa Islam’s work explores and challenges the structures, materiality and histories of representation and visuality, often in relation to cinematographic and architectural concerns.
Ismail (Ise), Roslisham
Artist
Roslisham Ismail (aka Ise) is a multidisciplinary artist whose works include installations, video art and participatory projects.
Ismail, Fozia
Artist
Fozia Ismail is the founder of Arawelo Eats, a platform examining politics, identity and colonialism through East African food.
Ismailova, Saodat
Artist
Saodat Ismailova is a filmmaker and artist whose upbringing in post-Soviet Uzbekistan and engagement with the region continue to drive her practice.
Issa, Iman
Artist
Over the past few years, Iman Issa’s work has explored the contemporary relevance of objects, ideas and modes of communication that seemingly belong to another time.
Rana Issa is Assistant Professor of Translation Studies at the American University of Beirut. Her research interests include 19th century Arabic literature, translation studies and philology.
Issa, Shahira
Shahira Issa is an artist living and working in Berlin and Cairo.
Ito, Toyo
Architect
Toyo Ito’s architectural designs have earned worldwide acclaim for being flexible as well as innovative.
J. Lee, Christopher
Art Historian, Speaker
Christopher J. Lee is Professor of African History, World History and African Literature at The Africa Institute, Sharjah.
Jaafar, Ali
Filmmaker
Ali Jaafar was the international editor of film and TV industry bible Variety, where he covered extensively the Arab world and Middle East, as well as the British, European and Asian entertainment business.
Jaar, Alfredo
Artist, Filmmaker
Alfredo Jaar is an artist, architect and filmmaker whose work examines sociopolitical issues through installation, photography and film.
Ali Jabri was a critical chronicler of the everyday with a passion for archaeology and cultural heritage.
Jacir, Emily
Artist, Filmmaker
Emily Jacir is an artist whose work investigates translation, transformation, resistance and movement.
Artist and curator Jack Persekian is the founder and director of Al Ma’mal Foundation for Contemporary Art in Jerusalem.
Jaffat El Aqlam
Speaker
Jaffat El Aqlam, which established its digital existence through zines, open calls, workshops and collaborative dialogue, is an independent platform that celebrates artistic creations by humans from/based in the MENA region.