Fiker Institute & Dirwaza Curatorial Lab Present Syllabus of Proposed Works

The Syllabus of Proposed Works is a non-exhaustive list of novels, plays, academic articles, podcast episodes, films, and visual artworks that speak to ongoing debates of identity and conflict as they relate to Arab Gulf states. It is designed to encourage dialogue and facilitate critical discourse in the context of ongoing developments in the region. It is also a supplementary guide for artists and creatives who plan on submitting proposals for Fiker Institute & Dirwaza Curatorial Lab’s Microfund Open Call by May 14, 2026. The statements made and the views expressed in the works below are the responsibility of their authors, scholars, and artists, and do not represent the views of either Fiker Institute or the Dirwaza Curatorial Lab.