Creating new perspectives since 2009
Items by Faiza Saqib
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Yemen used to be: Using art to bring a rich history back to life
When we think of Yemen, war and famine often come to mind straight away. The UN has declared that Yemen is suffering the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and that the lives of millions are at risk if the situation on the ground does not change. But a group of Yemeni...
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Fashion, culture and identity: The jewelry linking Egypt and Germany
In a world that is heavily digitised and thriving in the art of cultural acceptance, there has come a generation of creatives that unapologetically express their love for culture and being a child of diaspora. Diaspora is typically known as a group of people from a shared homeland, who...
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The ney: A blow that echoes Jordan’s history
Following the sounds and rhythms of the ney (a flute made out of sugarcane), Cadence of the Valley takes us to Jordan following the journey of Dawood and his search for the understanding of his culture. This short film expresses a different kind of story, through poetry, myths and...
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Hats, heritage and Uyghur rights: Ensuring this threatened culture is never forgotten
A lot can be told through people’s sense of style, the outfits they wear and how they express themselves through fashion. But in many cultures it is not just the items worn but also the patterns displayed which tell a story. Nadir Nahdi launched the Doppi Project to help people...
