Talents
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Cultural Code In Motion: Russian Seasons Arrives In Dubai
Festival founder Daria Matsievskaya reflects on heritage, innovation, and cultural dialogue
by Dara Morgan
1 Aug 2025
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Being Sensitive To the Crowd. Interview With Mitch Oliver
A guy from Montreal who was all about skiing — until one day, he suddenly pivoted and dedicated his life to music
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Aug 2025
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“Home Is Something That Constantly Shifts Between Past and Present” — Meet Shingo Yamazaki
Hawaiʻi born artist, exhibiting in Dubai until September 1, shares the themes, inspirations, and quiet rituals behind his work
by Barbara Yakimchuk
29 Jul 2025
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Esraa Ehab: ‘The Egypt I See Is More Felt Than Seen’
Read about those unique places in Cairo where you can truly feel the soul of the city
by Alexandra Mansilla
28 Jul 2025
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Through a Bahraini Lens: The World According To Ali Al Shehabi
From family archives to quiet moments by the sea — a journey through memory, identity, and everything in between
by Barbara Yakimchuk
26 Jul 2025
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Memory, Language, And a Bit Of Quiet Magic. Interview With Nasir Nasrallah
See how the artist, through each artwork, explores themes of memory, language, and... writes paper letters
by Alexandra Mansilla
25 Jul 2025
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Loud, Bold, And Full Of Volume. Calligraphy With Ibrahim Zaki
Read the story of a calligrapher who created one of the top 100 posters in the Arab region
by Alexandra Mansilla
22 Jul 2025
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"Aga Bibi" — an Iranian Brand That Moves With No Map, And No Fear
Talking to Mehrnoosh Shahhosseini — designer and CEO of Aga Bibi — about the brand’s past, present, and future
by Barbara Yakimchuk
19 Jul 2025
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Hands To Hands: Saudi Women’s Stories In the Project 'Lingering In the Light'
Two artists travelled across Saudi, collecting women’s stories and weaving them into textiles and photography
by Alexandra Mansilla
18 Jul 2025
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Building a Massive Portrait Archive Of Arab Icons. Meet Abdullah Alshehri
He started shooting portraits when Saudi photography was just taking off — and he has snapped thousands since
by Alexandra Mansilla
16 Jul 2025
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“The Best Compliment Is Seeing Happy Faces At The Table” — An Interview With Dragonfly Chef Biman Rai
From the fastest dish to 300-guest nights — Chef Biman Rai on how do the things run at Dragonfly
by Barbara Yakimchuk
12 Jul 2025
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Tapestry Of Reflections And Vulnerabilities. Interview With Zainab Alsabba
Installations made from hangers, letters that seem to fall apart — see what stories Zainab tells through her art
by Alexandra Mansilla
11 Jul 2025
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Historical Jewelry Hides Stories. Meet Farah Bastaki, Artist And Jeweller
Discover how history and mythology inspired Farah to launch her own brand
by Alexandra Mansilla
9 Jul 2025
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Watch Qatar Through Its Artists — See The True Side
Six Qatari creatives who are changing the way we see the country
by Barbara Yakimchuk
8 Jul 2025
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Local Female Artists You Should Be Following In 2025
See what kinds of things they are exploring — and how they turn it all into art
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Jul 2025
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Nostalgia Gone Viral: Meet Niklas Engvall, AI Artist Travelling Through Time
Meet the creator behind those beautiful, nostalgic photos you liked and shared recently
by Alexandra Mansilla
4 Jul 2025
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H11235: ‘Street Art Has a Unique Power You Don’t Get On Canvas’
See how a street artist from Nepal is changing the world of street art
by Alexandra Mansilla
1 Jul 2025
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Hidden Egypt: Stories And Places You Have Never Heard Of — Mashaweer By Sara
Talking to someone who has explored every corner of Egypt
by Alexandra Mansilla
29 Jun 2025
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The Art Born From Healing. Interview With Faissal El-Malak
Step inside a surreal yellow room and discover the stories behind Hermès’ window sculptures
by Alexandra Mansilla
26 Jun 2025
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‘I Am Inviting the Public To Trespass’: Priyanka Mehra On ‘No Trespassing’
Meet the show that is an explosive blend of white-cube minimalism and the raw energy of the street
by Alexandra Mansilla
24 Jun 2025