ABOUT

Middle East Archive is a publishing platform dedicated to rediscovering and celebrating the visual narratives of the Middle East and Maghreb. With a keen curatorial vision, Middle East Archive  highlights everyday moments and interactions that reflect the authentic lived experiences of these regions, presenting them through candid, unfiltered photography.

Centered on photography, Middle East Archive collaborates with photographers to breathe new life into their archival collections, showcasing diverse styles, perspectives, and subject matters. This platform thrives on the creative contributions of a multitude of voices, constantly evolving and flourishing with the times.

Middle East Archive transcends traditional forms of archiving; it challenges reductive narratives and preconceived notions by exploring contemporary expressions and mixed media formats. Combining print and digital mediums, Middle East Archive pushes the boundaries of traditional publishing, making diverse and compelling visual stories from the region accessible.

SELECTED PRESS

IN THE NAME OF GOD TEAM 2024

Founder & Curator: Romaisa Baddar

Book design: Middle East Archive

Arabic Translator: Mourad Nusair

FOOTBALL TEAM 2024

Founder & Curator: Romaisa Baddar

Book design: Akaar Amin

Copyediting: Dalia Al-Dujaili 

Arabic Translator: Mourad Nusair

AN ARCHIVE OF LOVE TEAM 2023

Founder & Curator: Romaisa Baddar

Editors: Nour Regaya & Dalia Al-Dujaili

Book design: Omar Houssrey

Arabic translator: Mourad Nusair 

MIDDLE EAST ARCHIVE BOOK TEAM 2021

Founder & Curator: Romaisa Baddar

Editor: Julia Bohan Morliere

Book design: Daleen Saah

Illustrations & poster designs: Omar Houssrey

2nd Editor: Yasmine Mattousi

Arabic translator: Mourad Nusair