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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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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
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Events
Dubai

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, January 27–February 2

From Daniel Arsham’s café to the Reel Palestine Film Festival

by Alexandra Mansilla26 Jan 2026
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Art
Interview

Stitching Lilies = Stitching Wounds: A New Body Of Work by Lana Khayat

Lana’s work still explores womanhood, but now focusing more directly on wounds, pain, and healing

by Alexandra Mansilla25 Jan 2026
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Abu Dhabi
Attractions

Erth Abu Dhabi: One Of Those Places You Have To Experience

We were there — and now we are putting our fascination into words

by Alexandra Mansilla22 Jan 2026
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Art
People

From Personal Experience To Public Voice In Contemporary Iranian Art

Artists who, through their work, express what is often left unspoken

by Alexandra Mansilla21 Jan 2026
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Art
Mental Health

“Art Is Where My Freedom Is”: Artists On the Healing Power Of Art

Read how art can carry you through when everything else falls apart

by Alexandra Mansilla20 Jan 2026
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Dubai
Events

Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, January 20–26

Get ready to bounce between art festivals, open-air cinema nights, and incredible new food spots

by Alexandra Mansilla19 Jan 2026
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Fashion

Claw Hair Clip: Who Invented It And Why It Is Still Popular

A story about how a person who simply loved making things by hand created something truly timeless

by Alexandra Mansilla18 Jan 2026
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Music
Interview

Kyle Hall: “For Me, Electronic Music Is a Creative Outlet”

A guy who started making music at 11 and grew into one of today’s most distinctive voices in electronic music

by Alexandra Mansilla17 Jan 2026
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Art
Events

Art Cairo 2026: Celebrating Arabic Language And Art

All the whens, whats, and whos of the upcoming 7th edition

by Alexandra Mansilla15 Jan 2026