Mahmoud Abuhashhash is a writer and a poet. He is the director of the Culture and Arts Programme of the A.M. Qattan Foundation. He received his master’s degree in arts criticism and management from City University, London, in 2004. In addition to publishing three literary books, Mahmoud has edited and co-edited several art books and catalogues about young Palestinian artists. He also writes articles and catalogue essays on art and visual culture in Palestine.