Embracing Majlis heritage, Ghaleb Hawila reimagines Al Masnad cushions as sculptural art. “Al Masnad” integrates gracefully with the symbolic Al-Musnad script, the oldest form of Arabic writing, derived from “Musnad,” meaning “supported.”

Each cushion becomes a contemporary canvas, adorning the traditional Majlis with patterns echoing Al-Musnad’s rigidity. Ghaleb’s work invites guests to experience Al-Musnad’s timeless elegance, transforming the Majlis into a haven where support becomes art — a space that embodies centuries of communal bonding and storytelling.

The selection is showcased as part of “the Fifth Wife” exhibition @firetti.contemporary