Naso Art Journal is committed to amplifying the remarkable talents originating from the MENA region and cultivating a dynamic platform where global communities converge through a shared appreciation for art. We hold that collaboration is fundamental to this endeavor—engaging a diverse array of contributors ensures the infusion of innovative perspectives, distinctive voices, and a lively discourse that broadens our comprehension of MENA’s artistic landscape. By uniting artists, critics, curators, and cultural strategists from across the globe, Naso Art Journal evolves beyond merely being a platform; it becomes a collective ecosystem where ideas intersect, narratives are exchanged, and transformative perspectives emerge.

To further strengthen these connections, we will introduce our contributors. Through collaboration, NASO ensures to cultivate an interconnected community united by a common mission: to celebrate and propel the richness of MENA’s artistic expressions worldwide.

Oliver Farrell is an Australian researcher, educator, and arts worker. He holds a BA in Art History and an MA in Art Curatorship. He has worked for arts organisations and institutes across Australia, France, Hungary, Iceland, and Saudi Arabia. Currently based in Riyadh, he is interested in the history of nation building through art and cultural practices, alongside contemporary, transdisciplinary approaches that interrogate these notions of nationhood.

Hafsa AlKhudairi is a writer, curator, and researcher. Her interest lies in the ideas around art collections and family inheritance, as well as the concepts of feminism and pop culture. Since finishing her MA in Contemporary Literature and Culture at Birkbeck College, University of London, she has published papers on comic books, articles on contemporary art and artists, and short fiction and nonfiction stories. Her work concentrates on the juxtaposition between the written word and the visual representation, represented in her art, writing, and academic practices.

Nadia Hejailan is a Saudi-American independent curator currently based in Paris, France. She graduated from Parsons School of Design majoring in Communications Design & Art History. Her experience includes numerous curated shows, most recently ‘Vita Dopo Vita’ in Paris - February 2025.

Her segment “Nadia’s Artist Selection” is a monthly feature on NASO dedicated to spotlighting emerging talents, presenting fresh perspectives, and exploring new artistic narratives.