The Relentless Pursuit of Everything
The Relentless Pursuit of Everything
Dina Helmy is a singer, artist, and student at the American University of Sharjah. Originally from Egypt, her passion for...
The Unnamed Man
By Inas Faiza Naravar Mohideen
The first sign was always the scent of sandalwood from the hall. At 5:25 p.m., Shafana’s mother would light the...
Draped in Culture: Unraveling the Diversity of South Indian Sarees
By Annalisa Lewis
Imagine you’re in South India, a vibrant, loud, and bustling place, where vibrant traditions intersect with modernity. From the inner gullies to...
Jhumka bells and Sari swirls: A Guide to an Indian Wedding
By Sabah Zaheer
The phrase Big Fat Indian Wedding is a popular buzzword that encapsulates weddings in India that are so lavish and opulent that...
Unveiling Hidden Dialects with Dr. Ahmed Ali
By Hoor Ibrahim
“Encountering individuals from Faifaa Mountain and observing their communication in a somewhat unusual language, despite being Arabs themselves, piqued my curiosity,” says...
Between a Brush and its Canvas: The Perspective of an Arab Art’s Connoisseur, Collector...
By Bissane El Sayed
“I established Barjeel as an extension of storytelling, storytelling from the Arab world … But rather than just words or politics,...
The Fusion of Business and Art: The Journey of a Young Self-taught Artist
by Dina Helmy
Authentic, expressive and bold are styles that would describe Rahma Zuhair’s aesthetic. Her distinctive choice of necklaces serves as a noticeable aspect...
From the Stage to the Classroom: The Multifaceted Journey of Gregory VanderPyl
By Tala Zoubi
“I was learning the New York life of a freelancer, of an artist, a bohemian,” said Gregory VanderPyl when describing his move...
