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Interview

The Story Through Spheres Of Sand. Meet ‘Karim + Elias’ Studio

Interview with the creators of walls made from perfectly shaped sandy spheres

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Jun 2024

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People

Story Of the Artist: Shaha Raphael And Her Wavy Table

And also her jewelry pieces inspired by the shells

by Alexandra Mansilla

11 Jun 2024

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Museums

New Hedonist Gallery On The Map

Discover the collections of Picasso, Dali, and Miro in Downtown

by Sophie She

4 Jun 2024

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Events

We Design Beirut: Impressions, Results, And Future

What are the main achievements of WDB, and what will the next edition be like?

by Alexandra Mansilla

4 Jun 2024

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Technologies

Apps, AI And the Algorithm: Is This an Artist's New Holy Trinity?

List of companions that will help artists explore their creativity

by Bilal Muhammad

31 May 2024

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Interview

Noor Taan: ‘I Want To Prove That We Can Live With Just One Product — Loofah’

The story of a girl who saw someone selling loofahs — and her life was never the same

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 May 2024

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Interview

A Man Behind the Matchstickmen (And More). Interview With Wolfgang Stiller

How did these figures come to be, and who do these faces belong to?

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 May 2024

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Interview

The Journey Of Khalil Khouri As Seen By His Son And Grandson

What was the prominent architect like as a person, and how did he influence Lebanese culture?

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 May 2024

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Interview

The Contradictions Of Lebanon. Interview With Mariana Wehbe And Samer Alameen

How We Design Beirut was created, postponed, and then reborn

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 May 2024

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Interview

Wadeei Khaled: ‘The Lines And Shapes Reflect the Toughness I Lived Through’

The Palestinian artist talks about his childhood and the influences on his art

by Dianne Apen-Sadler

22 May 2024

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Interview

Alymamah Rashed: 'A Body Is the Holder Of One’s Stories'

Let's dive into an analysis of the artist's paintings that explore the human body

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 May 2024

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Events

Imaginative Archeology: New Exhibition By Dima Srouji

The glassy “ode to the land and its embedded memories”

by Sophie She

17 May 2024

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Interview
People

Yazeed Ahmad: ‘We Are Not a Gift Shop Brand. We Are a Creative Brand’

An incredible story of the co-founder of Unas Tokyo, a brand that blends Arab and Japanese cultures

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 May 2024

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Events

Diriyah Biennale: Art After Rain

Artist diaries by Tarek Elkassouf dedicated to the art exhibition in Diriyah

by Tarek Elkassouf

16 May 2024

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Sponsored

New Immersive Digital Realm: AKNEYE Phygital Space By ftNFT 19

What is it, and what mission does it have?

by Sandy Staff

13 May 2024

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Fashion
Art

The Symbolic Use Of Colour In Middle Eastern Fashion

Discover the meanings behind fashion choices in the Arabic world

by Sana Bun

8 May 2024

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Abu Dhabi
Art

'A Real Bad Dream', a New Exhibition At Artbooth Gallery

Showcase features the works of Oussama Diab and Wadeei Khaled

by Dianne Apen-Sadler

6 May 2024

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Events

The Art Of the Arab World At the 60th Venice Biennale

Who are the artists representing it, and what are their works about?

by Sasha Adams

30 Apr 2024

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Interview

How Design Translates a Personality. Meet the Studio Meshary AlNassar

How do the items in your home paint the most accurate picture of who you are?

by Alexandra Mansilla

26 Apr 2024

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Museums
Abu Dhabi

The Future of Abu Dhabi's Cultural District

What museums and galleries will we see in the coming years?

by Dianne Apen-Sadler

24 Apr 2024

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