In Conversation with Emerging Creative: Doa Bugis
Independent designer Doa Bugis is cultivating a unique visual direction that is deeply rooted in research. Born in…
Walking Paths: How is Artist, Writer, & Founder of Culturist Blog Hind Mezaina Reconnecting with Dubai?
Hind Mezaina is an Emirati artist, writer, film curator, and founder of The Culturist blog (launched in 2009)…
A Philosophy of Reflection on Land, Architecture, & Heritage Through Art: Hejazi Artist Sarah Al Abdali
Artist Sarah Al Abdali originates from the Hejaz region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Her work reflects…
Basmah Felemban: A Symbolic Approach to Graphic Design
Words: Saira MalikImages: Courtesy of Basmah Felemban A self-taught graphic designer born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Basmah Felemban’s…
Eslam Abd El Salam: A Net of Encounters, in the Present Moment
Words and Images: Eslam Abd El Salam My name is Eslam Abd El Salam. I have been living…
23 Degrees North, A Learner’s Latitude: Insights into Nadia Al Lawatiya’s Architectural Journey
Words: Yasmine MohamedImages: Mustafa Zafar, Phil Weymouth & 23 Degrees North We came to know that 23 Degrees…
Omar Sartawi: An Unapologetic Food Artist
Words: Zainab Mirza Images: Omar Sartawi Jordanian cook and food artist Omar Sartawi made waves in the culinary…
Obadah AlJefri: An Artist with a Clear Vision and Sense of Humor
Words: Saira Malik & Obadah AlJefriImages: Raghad Alahmad & Obadah Aljefri Obadah Aljefri is a multidisciplinary visual artist…
Radio Alhara: Communal Media of the Third Space, from Palestine to the World
Words: Jood AlThukairImages: Radio Alhara Among the many spaces that bloomed during quarantine, we see Radio Alhara, from…
A Vivid Memory of Time and Place: Artist Mohamed Sharkawy, Between Egypt and Bahrain
Words: Jood AlThukairEnglish Translation: Jood AlThukair Images: Mohamed Sharkawy, Ahmed Al Kuwaiti Mohamed Sharkawy is an Egyptian artist…
In Conversation with Hamida Issa: In the Real Realm of Film from Qatar and the Gulf
Words: Khaled Al-Qahtani Images: Hamida Issa Alkawari Inspired by her mother's habit of carrying a video camera with…
Insights from Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi: On Cultural Majlis and the Transition to the Digital Sphere
Words: Saira MalikImages: Sultan Al Qassemi The founder of Barjeel Art Foundation, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is an Emirati…