Connecting art and history
Driving through the scenic roads of Fujairah on family holidays Sadaqat Pervaiz often stopped enroute to admire the historic Al Bidiya Mosque. The diminutive rock
An insight into the art of Khalid Mezaina
Bold illustrations showcasing contemporary and culturally-inspired designs is the forte of Emirati artist Khalid Mezaina’s work. Centered around local traditions his art largely includes hand-drawn elements.
Savouring Arabic sweets at Al Samadi
“Two overjoyed kids in a candy store!” that’s what we transformed into as we pushed open the glass door of Al Samadi sweet shop in Deira. Surrounded
Writing historical fiction at DubaiLitFest
Two writers based in Dubai. Their books — historical fiction — set in diverse eras — one in 1930s Germany and the other in 16th
Red yarn reverie — Chiharu Shiota at Jameel Art Centre
An interlacing web of red threads crisscrossing across a room, tied around an old wooden boat — aptly titled ‘Departure’– is one of the most
A bee farm in Montenegro
On a driving holiday through scenic Montenegro in the spring of 2018 we were pleasantly surprised to know the existence of a bee farm deep
Nandita Das on Manto at SIBF2018
“Who among all of you had never heard the name Manto before today?”, asked Indian actress and film maker Nandita Das to a room full
Island of the Colour Blind
Pingelap, a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean is lush with natural colours — azure blue waters, green palms and white sandy beaches. But the
Memoir to Movie: Cheryl Strayed and Saroo Brierley
I am a fan of books being made into movies, yet I always make sure to read the book first and then see its cinematic
Stealing Sadness by Majd Kurdieh
Syrian artist Majd Kurdieh was forced to flee his homeland and now lives in Lebanon. This displacement and the current volatile political situation of his