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Oil on canvas
50×60cm
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December 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
yassergad69.bsky.social
Oil on canvas.
100×70c
#painting #illustration #design #sketch #art #digitalart #contemporaryart #egyptiancontemporaryart #modernart #finearts #arabart #abudhabiart #londonart #arte #egyptianartist #abstractart #photography #visualarts #artoftheday #bluesky
July 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Our social media interns told us to do more reels... Did we get the brief right?

#alom #indiegame #ArabArt #cardgame
August 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Feed for artists who are Black, Indigenous, & People of Color.

This feed searches A LOT of keywords to be comprehensive of who's included in this acronym. It also filters out AI images.

💜🖼️ or #bipocart to feature work.

#indigenousart #blackart #asianart #asianamericanart #latinxart #arabart #noai
February 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
bendydz.bsky.social
Her brother Abbas, the destroyer of shadows
#art #ocart #arabart
June 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
arabmisfits.com
It is Friday and officially time to make a withdrawal at the most reliable financial institution in town... Your mother.

We turned this universal transaction into a petty insult for the Oud Council regional bloc.

#alom #indiegame #arabart #cardgame
August 14, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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In #ALoM, strategy depends entirely on your chosen playstyle(s). We built 7 distinct Usloobs featuring 4 tiers of passive abilities each which you can blend... That's over six trillion ways to construct the perfect argument against your family.

#indiegames #Arabart
August 15, 2026 at 7:47 AM
mdstamper.bsky.social
"Al Zaboon (الزبون)" by Safeya Binzagr / صفية_بن_زقر (Saudi Arabian) - Oil on canvas / 1969 - Darat Safeya Binzagr (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) #WomenInArt #SafeyaBinzagr #صفية_بن_زقر #Binzagr #DaratSafeyaBinzagr #WomensArt #WomanArtist #WomenArtists #artText #BlueskyArt #ArabArt #SaudiArt #SelfPortrait
Often described as the “Mona Lisa of Hijaz,” the self-portrait, "Al Zaboon" captures Saudi artist Safeya Binzagr aligning herself with a dignified, modern Hijazi woman whose identity is rooted in traditional dress. The title, meaning “the customer” in everyday Arabic, also names the long tailored zabun garment itself, linking the sitter to the intimate worlds of tailors, markets, and women’s domestic gatherings where such clothes were chosen and commissioned. She sits in an ornate chair with her calm, steady gaze meeting ours. Her medium-brown skin is softly modeled, framed by dark hair tucked under a white headscarf that wraps closely around her head and neck. She wears a high white collar fastened with small gold buttons, over which a long yellow zabun that is striped and fitted through the torso and falling in sharp pleats. Her hands rest in her lap and along the carved wooden arm. The chair’s inlaid geometric patterns echo round turquoise-and-rose medallions that repeat across a blue wall, surrounding her in a halo of textile-like motifs. In urban Hijazi costume, the zabun is a structured outer dress with a shaped bodice, long sleeves, and decorative fastenings, worn over layers of under-dresses. By painting its sharp yellow stripes, buttons, and flowing skirt with such care, Binzagr turns this everyday garment into a central subject, preserving details that were already beginning to disappear from city streets. Created just after the artist’s return from art school in London, the work combines European portrait conventions with the visual language of local textiles and architecture, reflecting her broader project of researching, collecting, and painting regional dress. Later shown internationally and now a centerpiece of the Darat Safeya Binzagr museum, the self portrait has become an emblem of Saudi women’s presence in art history as both an intimate likeness of the artist and a lasting record of Hijazi cultural memory, fashion, and women’s social spaces.
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
those-with-passion.bsky.social
Safwan Dahoul, Syria, b. 1961

#SafwanDahoul
#contemporary #modern #arabArt
#aesthetic
#woman
#female
May 29, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Colorful wall tiles in Mazara del Vallo's Arab quarters. #MazaraDelVallo #Sicily #ArabArt #TileDesign #History #CulturalHeritage #Mediterranean #Travel #Italy
June 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
arabmisfits.com
🐐 "Head like stone, path like arrow"

Here comes Stubborn As A Goat, the last Insult card in the Sumood Usloob, featuring the Damascus goat native breed.

Absolute stubbornness is in the card effect as it prevents your opponent from drawing cards next turn.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame
A comic book style illustration of a brown Damascus goat standing on a rocky cliff edge. The goat has a prominent rounded nose, sharp eyes, and extremely long, sweeping ears. It chews on a thorny green plant. The background shows steep grey canyons and a pale sun in a textured sky.
June 27, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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🩴 "Her slipper always knows the way home."

The Returning Slipper is our Oud Cooperation Council bloc and Shatara Attack card, paying tribute to the most fearsome weapon in the regional maternal arsenal.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame #gamedev
A comic book style illustration shows the underside of a brown and tan sandal flying rapidly through the air with glowing yellow and white speed lines. The slipper is hurtling backward toward an outstretched hand wearing a thin gold bracelet and a black sleeve. The background features a halftone dotted texture over a blue sky fading into a golden sunset above traditional tan Gulf-style buildings.
July 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
arabmisfits.com
🖍️ "A child drew it, and we are still paying for it"

Here's our first Insult type card reveal from the Sumood set: Borders Drawn by a Toddler.

It takes direct aim at the Sykes-Picot agreement, where crude lines split villages in half and separated families.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame
A comic book style illustration of a map of the Middle East on tan paper. Crude blue, red, and green crayon lines divide the region into sections marked A and B. A baby pacifier rests on the top left. A silver rattle sits on the top right. Four crayons lie on the bottom right corner above historical signatures from 1916.
June 26, 2026 at 6:35 PM
arabmisfits.com
"My shoe saw history roll before your country had a name"

Our final Sumood card reveal is an Insult card called "My Shoes Are Older Than Your Country.

It captures the energy of reminding someone their shiny new flag lacks the deep roots of our history.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame
A comic book style illustration of a worn red leather boot with a side tassel. The shoe sits on a pedestal covered in maroon fabric illuminated by a bright overhead spotlight. A silver plaque mounted on the pedestal reads Traditional Leather Shoe Palestine Circa 1920 1930 Reclaimed from the Colonists. Glass display cases containing ancient artifacts are visible in the dimly lit background.
July 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
arabmisfits.com
"Their monopoly ends the moment we choose our own."

Our final Sumood Trap card is "Sorry, That’s Boycotted", and our way to translate real-world economic leverage into strategic leverage on the board. For our part of the world, local choice is your best choice.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame
A comic book style illustration of a condensation-covered red, white, and blue soda can. The central logo features an olive branch above prominent Arabic text "والله كولا" (Wallah Cola), with "THE LOCAL CHOICE" in English below it. Bottom text in Arabic reads "صنع محلياً" (Locally Made). The can is set against a dark red graphic explosion and smoke effect.
July 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
arabmisfits.com
🪶 "It crosses the borders we cannot, singing a truth we must not forget."

The Voice of Conscience card is honoring the Palestinian Sunbird, the country's national bird which symbolizes resilience, hope, and freedom.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame #Palestine
A comic book style illustration of a Palestinian Sunbird perched on a thin branch with green leaves. The bird features dark brown wings and brilliant iridescent magenta, purple and blue plumage on its head and chest, with its beak open in a song. The background shows traditional Palestinian stone agricultural terraces, olive trees, and rolling hills beneath a hazy orange and yellow sky.
July 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM
arabmisfits.com
"A smile that steals tempo"

Our new card reveal is the Trap Ma‘lesh (معليش) drawn to be the Arabic version of a certain meme we all know. People across the region use this exact word to say no worries, never mind, or take it easy amid total destruction.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame
A comic book style illustration of a young man with a mustache sitting at a wooden table. He holds his hands up in an apathetic shrug with a tired, half-closed gaze. A small glass of dark tea sits on a saucer in front of him. Bright yellow flames and dark smoke surround him inside a yellow room with a crooked picture frame on the wall.
June 30, 2026 at 7:36 PM
bendydz.bsky.social
My favorite Arab Woman warrior
#art #ocart #arabart
June 23, 2026 at 12:04 PM
arabmisfits.com
🇱🇧 "They know the history of the earth better than history itself"

The Enduring Cedar is an homage to an absolute icon of survival in our region and Lebanon. Trees that stood tall through wars, foreign occupations, and collapse of civilizations.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame #instagaming
A comic book style illustration of a massive, dark green cedar tree standing alone on a snow-covered mountain peak. Steep blue and white snowy mountains fill the background under a pale sky with a bright, hazy sun. Gentle snow falls around the thick trunk and sprawling branches. The artwork features dark outlines and textured halftone dot shading.
June 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
arabmisfits.com
🔥 "Moved the shisha to the bench, ended the night."

The Nargileh Shuffle card captures the communal ritual of late-night gatherings. Bringing out this traditional centerpiece magically slows down time, halts arguments, and creates a warmer mood.

#ALoM #ArabArt #indiegame #cardgame #gamedev
A comic book style illustration of a traditional glass and metal hookah pipe landing forcefully on a wooden table. A bright orange and white impact effect surrounds the base of the teal glass water chamber. Glowing orange coals sit on top of the clay bowl with thick grey smoke billowing into a dark night sky. A wooden backgammon board with white and black pieces is partially visible in the bottom left foreground.
July 7, 2026 at 12:05 PM
arabmisfits.com
🍬 "Sweet mischief, clean getaway"

Qubqab Ghawar Candy is a Power Up card in the Sumood archetype from the Za'atar Union. The candy takes its shape from the qubqab, a popular type of regional wooden clogs found in Palestine, Syria and Lebanon.

#cardgame #indiegame #instagaming #ArabArt #ALoM
A comic book style illustration of a pile of small, shoe-shaped candies in various colors like pink, yellow, and tan. The top candy is bright pink and orange. It glows brightly against a solid mustard yellow background. The artwork features thick black outlines and textured halftone dot shading.
June 25, 2026 at 7:46 AM
arabmisfits.com
Blame slides off like soap in warm water.

This next card is That’s Not On Me! (or in Arabicشو وقفت عليي): a Defense type from the Shatara Usloob, and in a way, a classic Shami excuse for contributing to a collective mess turned into a playable mechanic.

#ALoM #indiegame #arabart #cardgame
A comic book style illustration showing a vintage yellow and tan taxi stuck in a dense traffic jam.. The driver leans out the window, shouting and waving his arm angrily. A massive, thick cloud of black exhaust smoke billows out of his tailpipe to dwarf the car. The background features a hazy, polluted city skyline with silhouettes of buildings, a mosque minaret, and the iconic Beirut Martyrs' Square statue.
July 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
arabmisfits.com
"Laugh till the night ends"

Banter Session is our next card in the Shatara usloob, hailing from the Oud Cooperation Council bloc. The high-stakes chaos of a true Gulf gathering is now a playable mechanic.

#ALoM #indiegame #arabart #cardgame
A comic book style illustration showing two Arab men in traditional white thobes and headwear lounging hysterically inside a traditional Sadu tent. The background walls feature distinct horizontal striped geometric Sadu patterns. Clouds of light smoke drift near the top. The bearded man on the left holds prayer beads and leans forward laughing. The man on the right leans back laughing with his mouth wide open. In the foreground on Sadu rugs are plates of sliced watermelon, a silver modern dallah, and small cups on a tray.
July 18, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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kwelijournal.bsky.social Kweli Journal @kwelijournal.bsky.social · Jul 30
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Image: Sepia photo of a Black writer discussing their work. TEXT: THE ART of the SHORT STORY WORKSHOP A SIX-WEEK INTENSIVE BEGINNING AUGUST 3, 2026 ENDING SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 Kweli Text: quote graphic featuring a testimonial for the Art of the Short Story Workshop. TEXT: "Kweli Journal was one of the first major publications to accept my work. The editor, Laura Pegram, went above and beyond the acceptance letter. We worked on the edits over the phone for hours and revised draft after draft through email. When "Straight Dollars or Loose Change" was finally published in Kweli, I was proud of the story that emerged from so many hours of work with the Kweli staff. When I received that acceptance email from Kweli, I had received so many rejections that I was just about to give up on publishing altogether. That acceptance and the journal's belief in my work was just what I needed to push through as a writer. To believe in myself as a writer." -LATOYA WATKINS 2023 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST FICTION
July 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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Did you know Ziad Rahbani? What did he mean to you?
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#ZiadRahbani
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#LebaneseDiaspora
#MiddleEasternVoices
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#WhatWeLost
July 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM