Hi, I’m Achrakat El Fitory, Young Writers and Artists Curator/Community Organizer celebrating the creative and educational community of the Middle East. I’m from Libya, Egypt, and Morocco, and I’m studying at New York University, Abu Dhabi. I am majoring in Philosophy and Legal Studies, with a minor in Music. Having lived in Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, France, and now the UAE. I am excited to share what the Middle-Eastern/North-African region has to offer on the artistic and cultural scenes. I am particularly interested in Arab and African arts as a form of revolt, especially poetry, education in post-war countries, transitional justice, human rights, and Sufism.
I am a painter, who particularly enjoys using charcoal, and plays Celtic harp. As a biracial person, I am also very passionate about race, racism, and identity issues, and aim to highlight African-Arab artists’ response/reaction to these topics, using various materials/platforms. I am honored to be part of The Creative Process and am looking forward to collaborating on celebrating the art of teaching, community/arts programs, and creative expression in the Middle East and North Africa.