Al-Funoon (Arabic: الفنون, romanized: al-funūn, lit.
'The Arts') was an Arabic-language magazine founded in New York City by Nasib Arida in 1913 and co-edited by Mikhail Naimy,[1] "so that he might display his knowledge of international literature.
"[2] As worded by Suheil Bushrui, it was "the first attempt at an exclusively literary and artistic magazine by the Arab immigrant community in New York.
"[3] According to historian Hani J. Bawardi, "Al-Funūn is still considered one of the most influential magazines in Arab literary history despite its constant financial troubles during its short life.
"[4] Although moderately successful to begin with, publication became intermittent before the magazine folded in 1918.