ABOUT MIZNA Mizna is a critical platform for contemporary literature, film, art, and cultural production centering the work of Arab … Continue reading "Call for Guest Editor: The Cinema Issue"

Mizna is pleased to announce its 2023 Pushcart Prize Nominees: Fahad Al-Amoudi, Cinnabar Island, Mizna 23.2: The Black SWANA Issue … Continue reading "2023 Pushcart Prize Nominations"

Etel Adnan passed away last year on November 14, 2021 at the age of 96, leaving behind a wealth of … Continue reading "For Etel"

On the one year anniversary of her death, Mizna celebrates the life and legacy of the prolific artist, writer, and … Continue reading "Luminance: A Tribute Event for Etel Adnan"

The 2022 Arab Film Fest is coming to Tulsa! After a successful debut last year, the festival returns for a … Continue reading "Arab Film Fest Tulsa 2022"

The Mizna Film Series is a monthly selection of programs, marking our first venture into year-round curated film programming. While … Continue reading "Mizna Film Series Fall 2022: Arab Film Fest Extended"

This text is published as part of Mizna: 23.1: Tribute to Etel Adnan. Available to order here. Ismyrna begins with the recollection … Continue reading "Looking Through the Eternal Present —Marie-Nour Hechaime interviews Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige"

Saturday August 20, 2022, Mizna virtually launched our summer issue, Mizna 23.1. This virtual event features readings by Ibtisam M. … Continue reading "Mizna 23.1 Virtual Launch"

In celebration of the life of Sarah Hegazi, two years after her tragic death, join us for a loving Pride … Continue reading "I WANT SKY in New York: A reading for Sarah Hegazi"