Issue 19

Dear reader,

Ward is constantly evolving. Although Ward initially started as a space to display artwork, we recognize its role as an independent platform in the Gulf that is capable of providing different educational resources and outlets for all members of the community it has been cultivating since its (digital) launch in 2017 through a book club, workshops, and active community engagement.

Ward is launching two new segments that you will see in Issue 19 that reinforce these integral values to Ward’s vision.

Warmly,

Khaed Alqahtani

Founder and Editor-in-Chief

* Cover art: Bleeding Fruits by Rashid Alhumaidi

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Interview

“I treat words like puzzles; writing only feels healing when I am done with it. But the process is a whole craft that I am still learning.”

- Malak Alrashed

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Razgi

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Razgi, a new segment of our issues in collaboration with artist and poet Marwa Alqatari.

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Stories

Greek

Motherland, Origin, Identity

Untiled Lollypop / Ant

Bleeding Fruits

“Supernova”

“Happy 22”

“Chains”

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So We Won’t Forget: Past, Present, and Future of Palestine

In solidarity with the Palestinian struggle against settler-colonial occupation, Ward is launching its Palestine Resource Collection, a platform compiling resources spanning across different genres and formats.

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Features

We collected the latest activities of platforms dedicated to different forms of art — inside and outside Saudi — that you should check out!

Nafs

Fikr Academy

Barjeel Poetry Prize

**if any of my followers know any aspiring filmmakers/creatives (directors, actors, writers, DoPs, editors, animators) who are local/arab hit me up!

trying to build a community where we could learn from each other and, if possible, become crew members on each other’s work.

— AZ. (@FlashyAyy) August 25, 2020

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Submit to our upcoming issues!

We release two types of issues: General Issues and Themed Issues. General Issues are released monthly and submissions for them are accepted (literally) 24/7. Themed Issues are released every 3 months and the deadlines for them are announced on our website and social media accounts.

General Issues

We believe that art does not come in one shape or medium or background. We invite artists whose backgrounds and upbringing are specific to Saudi to submit to our General Issues. Regardless of age, nationality, or background, you are welcome to submit your work at anytime for our monthly General Issues for free here.