Sharjah Art Foundation has launched The Hook, a new editorial platform that supports emerging and established art writers across the region. The initiative invites writers to submit pitches responding to a single artwork currently on view at Sharjah Art Foundation venues, encouraging personal, critical, and experimental approaches to art writing. Selected texts will be published on #SAFOnline, and contributors will receive an honorarium. The open call is aimed at local and regional writers interested in engaging critically with contemporary art.
The Hook addresses the limited opportunities for art writers to regularly write, edit, and publish their work, strengthening writing practices through editorial guidance and publishing opportunities. By prioritizing personal and experimental writing over conventional reviews, the initiative fosters deeper engagement with contemporary art and amplifies diverse critical voices from the region. This program reinforces Sharjah Art Foundation's role as a key supporter of contemporary art and discourse in the UAE and internationally.