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…
In a significant announcement that has sent waves of excitement through the global film community, esteemed Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki has been unveiled as a jury member for the highly anticipated 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Scheduled to take place from September 7th to September 17th, the festival is set to…
