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A-Z of Culture: January 2009


Albareh A gallerist with a mission in Bahrain	Orientalists Guilty pleasures on show in Sharjah
Big books Investing in large literary publications	Quarter Gram The next big hit Arab-language film?
Elham The Kingdom’s most dynamic small arts group and its plans for 2009	RGB Hip hop in Lebanon
Festivals India is famous for its religious calendar, but check out the country’s top five arts events	Ruby The Egyptian star is set for a comeback
Gabriel Yared The film soundtrack composer on the eve of his professional homecoming	Shaikh Isa Cultural Centre Bahrain’s newly opened library
Jameel Prize A new international Islamic arts award	Shah Abbas Highlighting the treasures of Isfahan
Kala Ghoda Why Mumbai’s free local arts event is the perfect community festival	Sotheby’s Head to an auction in the Gulf
La Fontaine How a dilapidated, 150-year-old family mansion in Bahrain was transformed into a vibrant venue	Zaha Hadid The architect steps into the shoe world
Nabad gallery The latest entry on Amman’s art scene	INDIA MODERN A guide to all that’s new in Gulf Air’s eight Indian city destinations