Tag: art

The Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary, explained

Knowing about the concept of the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary helps explain a core idea in Islam.

Sustainability and Crickets Sing in Venice at Venice Biennale

Sustainability isn’t just a theme—it’s a living, breathing force at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, opening Saturday, May 10. Among the standout exhibits this year is “Song of the Cricket”, a groundbreaking fusion of ecological conservation and interactive sound art brought to life by researchers from the University of Melbourne.

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival 2024 Scheduled for October 24th to November 1st

The seventh edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) has been officially announced, scheduled to take place from October 24th to November 1st. The festival disclosed the dates for the upcoming edition in a statement, reaffirming their dedication to bolstering the Arab film industry. The previous edition of GFF was held from December 14th to December 21st.

Japanese newspaper with seeds you can plant

After finishing reading your newspaper, have you ever wondered what to do with it? This is given that you are reading a print edition: Well, a Japanese publisher of The Mainichi Shimbusha newspaper has introduced a novel initiative called the 'green' newspaper, offering a unique solution: you can plant the newspaper once you're done with it. It has seeds embedded in the paper. 

​​​​​​4 Fun Crafts to Reduce Waste

Creative ways to reduce waste to use in craft projects

Food waste activism art from Israel

An Israeli artist demonstrates against food waste through snail mail and an elaborate feast he created from food bin waste

Adrian Pepe’s Lebanese culture, craft and identity through local sheep

A textile artist from Beirut explores the local sheep as culture and identity that he weaves into his creations

WAW machine dispenses kindness in Dubai

The WAW vending machine dished out acts of kindness like fortune cookies. It is part of a bigger idea to bridge the cultures of the West to the Middle East.

Ancient grotto projects Ivo Bisignano’s human forms

The ancient caves at Beit Guvrin in southern Israel opened for the first time in 25 years with an art exhibit by sculpture Ivo Bisignano.

5 Ways to Use Canvas Prints in Your Next Home Decoration Project

When you are a working individual who hardly finds time to make your place look more decorative, the only way to go through the house is to decorate your home space room by room.

NYC dance company commemorates Dance or Die hero

We told the story to readers of Ahmad Joudeh over two years ago. We shared how, in the middle...

Dancing to Connect programs demonstrate the power of dance, especially for youth

English is my primary language, but even if I didn’t speak some Arabic, Greek and French too, I’d still...