These light modules made from upcycled cookie containers and solar lights are co-created by local artist @LeeYunQin and underserved communities. The units are designed and individually painted by beneficiaries from social service agency Brighton Connection based on two themes: “In the Woods” and “In the Deep”. The installation reflects a collective hope for a better future for...
This is a regular spot of ours whenever we are in Johannesburg. Perfect Saturday venue where you can relax at one of the many coffee shops and restaurants. Chill with a cappuccino under the trees on a couch or a lounger sipping your warm cappuccino. This little precinct, tucked away between high rise buildings, offers...
Wow… The last 8 months have definitely been a rollercoaster ride. I shall not bore you with too many details, suffice to say, work amongst other activities (will be sharing them with you briefly) have kept me away from my blog. Let’s Talk Jewellery… Last month, we saw the 16th edition of Doha Jewellery and...
19th Edition of the show highlighted extraordinary designs and skills of VCUarts Qatar’s fashion design students Doha, Qatar –Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar’s) previewed their collection as part of its annual fashion show on May 3rd 2018 The fashion show, opened by Sandra Wilkins, VCUarts Qatar’s Chair of Fashion...
New York – USA, Doha – Qatar, May 2018: The Qatari designer Nada Al-Sulaiti, founder of Hairaat Jewellery revealed the special piece ‘Together for 10 Million’ that was specifically designed for the celebrations of Education Above All foundation, recently took place in New York marking the reaching out to 10 Million out of school children....
Flying Cloud: a light breeze, a fleeting cloud whose shadow moves across the surface of the water… No other image could more accurately represent the fierce quest for freedom that propelled Gabrielle Chanel all throughout her life. She lived to free the body from all hindrances: to separate true desire from false pretense, relationships from...
A freelance Art Director at the Film House, a former Al Jazeera English Media Manager, wife and mother to two gorgeous little girls. All the way from Cavite- Phillipines. Alleine has a BA in Mass Communications and a string of other qualifications in Fine Arts and Art Directing in Film , she moved to Qatar...
A mother of two beautiful little girls, turns paper quilling art into something to behold. Anum Kamran hails from Karachi-Pakistan, holds a Masters degree in Microbiology, began her married life in Doha just a little over 5 years. Her choice to be a stay at home mum has allowed her to pursue and develop her...
Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2018 Young Qatari Designers initiative returns to DJWE to celebrate local talent Visitors invited to a new one-day DJWE Forum, daily industry talks, and bespoke jewellery & watches workshops More than 400 brands from over 10 countries to showcase exclusive pieces Held under the Patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of...
Built on a solid foundation of all-things-Omani, Endemage tells tales of East-meets-West. Using the hues and textures found both in the natural landscape of Oman, as well as in Omani heritage, each piece that is made is both rich in quality and in culture. The Arabian oryx, date palm trees, natural springs (wadi’s), the formerly...