In a world inundated with recommendations and suggestions, it's become a thought-provoking query: how many choices we make are genuinely our own? Is our daily existence merely a compilation of the suggestions we encounter? This contemplation began when I swapped a book on my reading list for one that a literary editor endorsed as the…
Renowned Saudi singer Dalia Mubarak is gearing up to embark on an exhilarating musical journey with her highly anticipated album titled "11:11," set to be released under the esteemed Warner Music MENA label. The 32-year-old artist's album marks the inception of a spiritual expedition, symbolizing her emotional rebirth and evolution.In an exclusive conversation with Arab…
Moroccan Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi recently treated her Instagram followers to snapshots from her captivating trip to Turkey, sharing her exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The 24-year-old model's journey seamlessly combines her love for travel, cultural heritage, and high fashion, making waves both on and off the runway.El-Maslouhi's visit…
Art Jameel, a dynamic art space that has become a focal point of Jeddah's cultural landscape, is embracing 2022 as a year of unveiling. With its recent exhibition at the Hayy Arts museum block and plans for Saudi Arabia's first arthouse cinema, Hayy Cinema, the art space is poised to offer diverse experiences to the…
Zahrah Al-Ghamdi, the accomplished Saudi land artist and professor, has carved her own path by crafting awe-inspiring installations from organic materials such as sand, clay, rocks, and leather. Her artistic journey, characterized by a deep connection to her surroundings, culminated in a significant accomplishment this month. Al-Ghamdi was chosen to inaugurate Saudi Arabia's pavilion at…
Saudi contemporary artist Zahrah Al-Ghamdi has emerged as the victor of the prestigious 2023-24 Hayy Jameel Facade Commission. This esteemed recognition places her at the forefront of the art world, as she is chosen to create a remarkable public artwork that will grace the façade of a prominent building in Jeddah. As a professor of…
Mona Tougaard, the runway sensation with Danish, Turkish, Somali, and Ethiopian heritage, continues to captivate the fashion world, this time as the face of Chanel's "Summer To-Go Essentials" campaign. Tougaard, who has previously graced the cobblestoned runways of Paris for the luxury fashion house, adds another prestigious campaign to her portfolio. In a recent Instagram…
Renowned American supermodel Ashley Graham has stepped into the spotlight as the latest celebrity to embrace the exquisite creations of Lebanese designer Andrea Wazen. With her influential platform and 21.2 million Instagram followers, Graham has showcased her affinity for Wazen's artistic footwear, adding to the growing list of A-listers who have fallen in love with…
In a testament to the power of multicultural representation in art, a vibrant and abstract masterpiece by Iraqi American artist Vian Sora has recently found its home in the prestigious Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) in Maryland, USA. The painting, titled "Last Sound," now stands as a symbol of the museum's commitment to diversity, part…
Renowned actress and activist Yara Shahidi made a significant mark this week as she attended TIME's "Impact Family Dinner," an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Shahidi, celebrated for her Middle-Eastern heritage and her Iranian-American background, donned a stunning beige ensemble from Ferragamo's…