Talents
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The Iranian Artist Whose Textile Art Went Global. Meet Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
See what happens when tribal culture and a love for art shape you from a young age
by Barbara Yakimchuk
9 Aug 2025
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Sacred Symmetry: Exploring the Beauty Of Mosques With Mohammed Alim
His work is a true paradise for perfectionists, the kind of images you can’t stop looking at
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Aug 2025
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Her UAE: Inside the World Of Emirati Women Photographers
Watch the magic that happens when these women pick up a camera
by Alexandra Mansilla
8 Aug 2025
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You Should See What He Does With Arabic Letters. Meet Waleed Abodouh
The way Waleed works with Arabic calligraphy is never what you would expect
by Alexandra Mansilla
7 Aug 2025
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eL Seed: "I Want The Public To Feel Part Of My Calligraphy"
Speaking with one of the most iconic calligraphy street artists about his biggest projects, identity crises, and inspirations
by Barbara Yakimchuk
6 Aug 2025
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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