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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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Art
Photography

Kenneth Sagar: “I Started My Podcast Just To Talk To Real People”

But what is Kenneth’s own story, and why did his journey in cricket come to an end?

by Alexandra Mansilla18 Mar 2026
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Art Dubai
Interview

Benedetta Ghione: “Art Dubai Is Where Trajectories Take Shape”

A look at how Art Dubai evolved into a space for sustained artistic development

by Alexandra Mansilla17 Mar 2026
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Dubai
Events

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

A few gentle ideas for the week: some to go out for, and some to enjoy from the comfort of home

by Alexandra Mansilla16 Mar 2026
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Design
Interview

Nada Debs: “I Wanted To Prove That Our Region Can Create Beautiful Things”

On Japanese discipline, Middle Eastern craft, brand's philosophy and collabs with global brands from IKEA to Louis Vuitton

by Alexandra Mansilla16 Mar 2026
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Heritage
Events

Thanks, Mom: A Mother’s Day Tribute From the Creative Community

Ahead of Mother’s Day — and KLO’s upcoming pop-up — local creatives say thank you to the women who raised them

by Alexandra Mansilla15 Mar 2026
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STR
Art

Canvas Of Crimes: When Masterpieces Are Fake

How some of the greatest art forgers in history managed to deceive the art world

by Alexandra Mansilla13 Mar 2026
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Photography
Ramadan

The Beauty And Community of Ramadan Through the Lens Of Arab Photographers

Prayer in mosques, pilgrims around the Kaaba, families gathering for iftar, and children celebrating the holy month

by Alexandra Mansilla10 Mar 2026
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Mental Health
Living

The Small Things That Help In Times Of Uncertainty

Simple habits we sometimes forget about when everything feels overwhelming

by Alexandra Mansilla9 Mar 2026
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Mental Health

Alymamah Rashed On the Role Of Faith And Spirituality In Difficult Times

How faith helps us see hardship not only as something to endure, but as something that can transform us

by Alexandra Mansilla5 Mar 2026
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Art
People

Themes Of Peace, Hope, And Support In the Work Of Middle Eastern Artists

See how art can help find a space for light even in challenging times

by Alexandra Mansilla4 Mar 2026
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Mental Health
People

'It Should Have Been Me': The Complex Nature Of Survivor's Guilt

Why does this guilt arise, and how can you stop blaming yourself for surviving?

by Alexandra Mansilla4 Mar 2026
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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