Reviewed by Jasmine Bager

It isn't much of a surprise that a book on Arab contemporary architecture is written by non-Arabs. Due to cultural and social norms that persuade Arabs to be modest about their creativity, natives to the region are more apt to accept ideas and designs created by foreigners. Sometimes, Arabs need outsiders to tell them how inviting their lives and buildings really are.

The second in the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art’s Architecture, Culture and Identity series, Arab Contemporary follows the publication two years ago ofNew Nordic. Each book explores the architecture and art of a specific region and serves as a catalog for an exhibition held at the Danish museum. These crossover exhibitions mix elements of architecture, art, photography, and film....Continue Reading

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