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Marwan Kheireddine has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Growing up in Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War, which lasted from 1975 to 1990, Marwan Kheireddine learned early on the importance of education, hard work, and unity in his homeland.

Cultural revolution Discontent is a homage to arts magazines affiliated with the Palestine liberation movement, published between the late 60s and mid 80s, which used graphic design and art as a form of resistance. The magazine, which is in its first issue, collects personal essays, reportage and photography from Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon. “As someone who’s been living in the Arab world for the best part of 16 years,” explains editor Iain Akerman via email, “I’d like...