Living Rooms – Middle East Archive
Living Rooms celebrates the central role of family life and hospitality across the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on the communal spaces where connections are made, traditions upheld, and stories shared. Through a curated collection of archival and contemporary photography, the book explores the rich interplay of design, culture, and identity reflected in these spaces. From intricate textiles and low seating arrangements to gold accents and elaborate décor, these rooms embody the pride and character of the families who inhabit them.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
The book features the work of 41 photographers, spanning archival and contemporary collections. Contributors include Olivia Arthur, Miriam Stanke, Abbas, Sabiha Çimen, Olgaç Bozalp, Mariam El Gendy, Sakir Khader, Aly Saab, Lara Chahine, Nariman El Mofty, Rena Effendi, and others.
With an introduction by founder and curator Romaisa Baddar and an essay by Sara Bokr, translated by Mourad Nusair.
23.5 × 29.5 cm | 9.25 × 11.6 in
Hardcover silk cloth with silver debossing
128 pages
Curator & Design: Romaisa Baddar
Assistance Typography | Calligraphy Mohammed Tatour
Assistance Cover design: Mohammed Tatour
Calligraphy Design Assistance: Abduallah Mohammed
Essay: Sara Bokr and Dalia Al-Dujaili
Translator: Mourad Nusair
Publisher: Middle East Archive