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…
