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Interview

Razan Seikaly: “I Have Met So Many Artists Who Deserve To Be Showcased”

The journey of a woman turning her home into a gallery, offering local and international artists a space to be seen

by Barbara Yakimchuk

14 Mar 2025

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Art
Photography

8 Saudi Photographers Whose Work You Need To See

They capture Saudi through its people, everyday moments, architecture, and fashion

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Mar 2025

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Art

Breaking the Myth Of Art Collecting: A Practical Guide For First-Time Buyers

Director at Opera Gallery Dubai on why we collect at all, and how to get on this journey?

by Sylvain Gaillard

10 Mar 2025

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Art
Interview

Who Is Behind Future Bedouin? Meet the Artist Creating Magic With AI (And Beyond)

Sink into her airy landscapes, where Arabic heritage is seamlessly wrapped in modernity

by Alexandra Mansilla

7 Mar 2025

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Interview
Art

Fatspatrol: ‘When I Paint Big, I Feel Like a Superhero’

Let us explore the stories Fatspatrol’s murals tell

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Mar 2025

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Dubai
Abu Dhabi

UAE Cultural Digest: March 2025

Immerse in the must-visit art and cultural events this month, infused with the flair of the Ramadan vibe

by Barbara Yakimchuk

5 Mar 2025

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Events
Art

6 Art & Culture Events Not To Miss Around Beirut This March

Bringing the mix of grounding serenity and intense emotions with rich cultural life of Beirut

by Christelle EL-Daher

3 Mar 2025

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Interview
People

Illustrator Of Hopes And Dreams. Interview With Yasmina Keyrouz

And why is Yasmina so obsessed with drawing eyes? Let’s dive into her story

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Mar 2025

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Art
Interview

The Artist Who Calls Us To Wake Up: Interview With Karim Jabbari

The intersection of heritage and modernity through calligraphy and light

by Sophie She

1 Mar 2025

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Saudi Arabia
Art

Saudi Arabia Cultural Digest 2025: Must-Visit Events

The biggest art and culture events taking place in Jeddah and Riyadh this year

by Barbara Yakimchuk

25 Feb 2025

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Interview
Art

Eva Losada: ‘I Want To Break Past Limitations Fashion Has’

Explore the journey of one of the world's best fashion photographers

by Alexandra Mansilla

24 Feb 2025

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Events
Art

We Know What You Are Doing On February 22: Karak On the Dhow. Here Is Why

Art, music, conversations — all on a boat with the most creative crowd in town

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Feb 2025

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Art
Interview

Nickie Zimov: 'For an Artist, Art Is Like a Diary'

Let us see how Nickie weaves himself into each of his works

by Alexandra Mansilla

20 Feb 2025

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Crowd Test
Parties

Crowd Test Helipad Edition: Best Music. Best People. Best Saturday Night

Last Saturday was a blast. Check it out — just to make sure you do not miss the next party

by Dara Morgan

18 Feb 2025

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Art
Interview

Music Of Nature And the Fight For Female Visibility. Meet the Artist Lana Khayat

See how she explores femininity, cultural memory, and linguistic heritage through her work

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Feb 2025

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Photography
Art

Ala Rasi: Through the Lens Of Rana Khadra

Discovering how Rana Khadra explores humanity, culture, and color with her photos

by Dina Fares

16 Feb 2025

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Art
Interview

Reviving a Damaged Church In Beirut. Interview With Marine Bustros, Interior Designer

How was it possible to make 19th-century church feel completely new while still respecting its heritage?

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Feb 2025

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Fashion
Art

Sale Hunters: Little Things To Buy For Any Occasion

These presents will definitely work for anyone — so don’t hesitate

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Feb 2025

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Parties
Art

KLO Kicks Off a New Party Trend In Dubai: The Afternoon Pop-Ups

Spontaneous Sunday parties in unexpected places — right in the middle of the day

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Feb 2025

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Interview
Art

Lava Ilieva: 'Anyone Сan Create With Money. True Skill Is Turning ‘Garbage’ Into Value'

The thrilling story of a girl you know as one of the driving forces behind THE KARAK and FLAVA LAB

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Feb 2025

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