A new dynasty, a new art
The Orient of Saladin, at the Arab World Institute, casts light on the artistic production of an immensely fertile period, writes David Tresilian from Paris

Plain talk
By Mursi Saad El-Din

Feud for thought
Nehad Selaiha flees one tale of revenge to get caught in another

On the sea shore
David Blake admires tricks of the light

Culture Briefs

Tuning in Festival reshuffle Narrative awards Poetic trophies Music elsewhere A rare occasion