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Alexandra Mansilla

Always searching for ideas, inspiration, and talented people. In love with cartoons, sun, and Ted Lasso

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People
Mental Health

How To Support Loved Ones Who Are Depressed

Which actions are truly helpful, and which phrases should you avoid?

by Alexandra Mansilla2 Mar 2026
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Mental Health

"Our Mind Is the Real Battlefield". Sara Fares On Mental Health And Faith

Sara speaks with rare honesty about anxiety, panic, and the quiet process of rebuilding yourself from within

by Alexandra Mansilla2 Mar 2026
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Lebanon
Attractions

Beirut Through the Eyes Of a Local, By Artist Sarine Semerjian

Cafés, dance floors, museums, restaurants, abandoned factories — Beirut, illustrated through Sarine’s characters

by Alexandra Mansilla1 Mar 2026
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STR
Art

Canvas Of Crimes: Stolen By Those Who Were Trusted

A new STR podcast about the art world’s quietest crimes and the people who had the keys

by Alexandra Mansilla27 Feb 2026
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Interview
Photography

Mohammed Said, Creative Director: “I Prefer Silence. I Let The Work Speak For Me”

How he became part of Sard Visuals, grew up around fashion, and the people who shaped his journey

by Alexandra Mansilla26 Feb 2026
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Art
Events

Dunja Gottweis: “Art Dubai shifts how people think, see, and relate to the world”

So, what is Art Dubai about this year? We spoke with Dunja Gottweis, the fair’s director, to find out

by Alexandra Mansilla24 Feb 2026
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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, February 24–March 2

From the beautiful Dior and Nammos majlis to an exhibition inspired by a janamaz, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla23 Feb 2026
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Art
Interview

Nada Shabout On How “All Manner of Experiments” Continues To Evolve

An exploration of how research, diaspora, and experimentation reshape the legacy of the Baghdad Modern Art Group

by Alexandra Mansilla20 Feb 2026
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Interview
Food

Kelvin Cheung: “If I Ever Stop Learning in the Kitchen, I Will Stop Cooking”

From long nights in the kitchen to an earned place in the Michelin Guide

by Alexandra Mansilla19 Feb 2026
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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, February 17–23

Get ready for solid cultural plans: a new pop-up exhibition at Alserkal, an iftar super collaboration, and more

by Alexandra Mansilla16 Feb 2026
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Art
Photography

Anita Bursheh: “Capturing Cities, Rooftops And Birds Is a Tribute To My Khalo”

The Jordanian photographer on what her images of Amman really show

by Alexandra Mansilla15 Feb 2026
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Art
Lebanon

Lebanese Artists Drawn To Flowers

Some artists approach the flower as a reflection of womanhood; others use it to speak about Lebanon’s complex history

by Alexandra Mansilla12 Feb 2026
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Events
Dubai

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, February 10–16

From a pop-up with a long-awaited collection to a couple of beautiful new spots at Alserkal — and plenty more

by Alexandra Mansilla9 Feb 2026
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Dubai
Living

Dating In Dubai: Fast Lives, Searching For Connection

What makes finding love feel challenging for many people, and why?

by Alexandra Mansilla7 Feb 2026
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Music
Interview

A Musical Journey As a Mirror Of a Woman’s Life. The Story Of Youssra El Hawary

How eight years of pause reshaped Youssra’s music, making it more honest and personal

by Alexandra Mansilla5 Feb 2026
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Art
Events

Art Basel Makes Its Debut In Qatar: What To See

A guide to artists to look closely at, return to, and think through

by Alexandra Mansilla4 Feb 2026
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Events
Dubai

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, February 3–9

From Dubai Fashion Week and two solo exhibitions, to the New Balance x Surf House community space and new openings

by Alexandra Mansilla2 Feb 2026
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Photography
Interview

Photography As a Strong Way to Express Thoughts. The Story Of Ahmed Abdelshafi

From his grandmother’s everyday life to Old Cairo, see how Ahmed tells stories through images

by Alexandra Mansilla1 Feb 2026
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Art
Interview

Aseel Al-Yaagoub: “I Simply Love Colour And Believe It Brings Joy”

The secret behind the bold, bright noses in Aseel’s work

by Alexandra Mansilla29 Jan 2026
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Abu Dhabi
Events

Al Hosn Festival: A Walk Through Abu Dhabi’s Living Heritage

This year’s festival celebrates Emirati identity through immersive experiences

by Alexandra Mansilla26 Jan 2026