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What’s the occasion?
Celebrations are most often associated with weddings and birthdays, but there is more to revel in when people come together. And how we celebrate says a lot about who we are, writes Amal Awad. (Image:...
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Glass mosaic artist makes a collage of creation
Artist Anisa Sharif is easily inspired, even if the process of making mosaics sing requires her to be a workaholic. Amal Awad speaks to the woman who is taking her creative skills to a new level of...
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The Power of Waging Beauty
Poet. Speaker. Writer. Philosopher. Thinker. Mark Gonzales has many titles, but in conversation he reveals an appreciation for the simple beauties of life, and a passion for creativity. He spoke to...
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Being the only non-drinker at a party can be awkward. But Amal Awad is pleasantly surprised by the reaction of her fellow travellers on a recent trip. There’s something to be said for human kindness...
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The single girl’s guide to flying solo
We’re attached to age-old notions of love, but the reality is that life itself is a romantic adventure, a love affair that waits for no one. By Amal Awad. Awaiting liftoff. (Image: Dreamstime) Women...
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The Mirror Image: Putting Life in Perspective
We’re all due for a personal stocktake once in a while, but honest self-analysis can be highly rewarding, writes Amal Awad. Go on, take a gander. (Image: SXC) Sometimes in life you just have to face...
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The Ramadan detox: a 7-point plan for a healthier you
The Holy Month is a time to take stock, review and junk the stuff that isn’t good for you, writes Amal Awad. (Image: iStock) More than just a month of abstention and minimalism, Ramadan is also an apt...
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eL Seed: from the beating heart of Tunisia
An upcoming film documents an extraordinary project involving a delayed shipment of paint, a dedicated filmmaking team, a minaret and a lot of heart. Artist eL Seed speaks to Amal Awad about Tacapes,...
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Sucking Out the Poison
Creative pursuits can be torturous routes to self-discovery. Amal Awad talks about why we create. ‘Made to Measure’ by Zeina Iaali, 2012. Moulded plastic, fabric, lace and pins on wood. Exhibited at No...
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Idil Abdullahi: Artistic Endeavours
While henna is often associated with pre-wedding bridal parties, for some it’s not only art, but a doorway to making social change. Amal Awad speaks to Somalian-Australian artist Idil Abdullahi about...
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