The one legged “birdman” Syrian-Lebanese artist, Semaan Khawam journey to freedom-Interview

The one-legged man artist Semaan Khawam invited our Arts and Culture contributor, Christiane Waked to his studio to talk about what freedom sounds like to a “birdman”. As I enter his messy studio, the shabby artist welcomes me, cigarette in his mouth, glass

The pyromaniac Algerian Artist, Adel Bentousi, Burns His Art as an Act of Revolution

From Annaba, Algeria, Adel Bentoussi, reaches out to “The New Eastern Politics” Arts and Culture contributor, Christiane Waked and reveals why his art is meant to disturb. C.W: Who are you really? A.B: My name is Adel Bentounsi, I live in Algeria in

How painting saved David Daoud to become the man he is after a broken childhood in Lebanon-Interview

The phlegmatic French-Lebanese painter, David Daoud betrays his silence and reserve as he reveals himself to The New Eastern politics Art and Culture Contributor, Christiane Waked during a heart-to-heart discussion. C.W: David you are a citizen of the world, you have lived in