The Quarter Sketchbook The featured illustrations allow the

The featured illustrations allow the reader to have a clear understanding of what the artist’s practice and vision are whether dealing with painting

The title of the current publication reveals the various connotations of scale present in Manna’s practice

His life-long use of a large-format camera relates to the artist’s interest in the role that chance plays in capturing hidden narratives of conflict

unrecognised artists and musicians have found ways of avoiding limitations and transcending repercussions

Published September 5

The Quarter Sketchbook The featured illustrations allow theMeet the people of Cairos Gamaliya quarter. There is Nabqa, son of Adam, the water seller who can only speak truths; the beautiful and talented Tawhida who does not age with time; Ali Zaidan, the gambler, late to love; and Boss Saqr who stashes his money above the bath. A neighbourhood of demons, dancing and sweet halva, The Quarter keeps quiet vigil over the secrets of all who live there. This collection by pre eminent Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz