An artist’s colorful journey to success
Arshad Sauleh is a contemporary artist from Indian-administered Kashmir who rose to fame over the years because of his versatile paintings.
By Malika Kaloo
Art is...
An Insider in Both Worlds: A Classroom and a Runway
By Meera Shaheen
“My classroom is my runway,” said Dr. Kurt Mertel, assistant professor of philosophy at the American University of Sharjah. With a bachelor’s...
One phone call away from disaster
By Tuqa Al Ayoubi
Dima was a notoriously busy woman. If being a working mother was a competitive sport, she'd be an Olympian— a very...
Capturing the Emirati story: How Azza Alqubaisi infuses heritage into art and design
By Shaikha Alshamsi
Azza Alqubaisi is known as a jewelry artist, product designer and sculptor. She is commonly referred to as the first Emirati jewelry...
Raise Your GPA, not Your Weight: How to Eat Right in University
By Abdullah Al Tekreeti
You’re behind on six assignments, and four projects and you have two midterms to study for when suddenly, you hear your...
5 Simple Steps to Make Kashmiri Noon Chai
By Malika Kaloo
Snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, glistening rivers, dark green forests and noon chai will greet you when you visit Kashmir. Also known...
A mother by chance
By Sharon S. Aruparayil
She stood there, barefoot, with the warm sand tickling her toes, and choppy waves lapping against her calves as she whispered...
3 Borders So Close: Art as a Visual Communicator for Third-Culture Kids
By Aleen Anderias
It was Palm Sunday at my local Armenian Church, and we had gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. At the ripe...
