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TO PLAESTINE WITH LOVE
“Hope lives when people remember”— Simon Wiesenthal
Palestine has a long history of intangible art and culture, but the traditional arts need help to survive in these turbulent times. The Palestinian Cultural Center recently held their spring exhibition which was hugely successful in establishing awareness and generating funds for Palestinian refugees living in the camps.
The exhibition was indeed a heart-warming experience of poignant narrative reflecting the rich culture of Palestine, as well as a great attempt at educating the community about the ongoing humanitarian crisis taking place there.
In addition, the rich history and identity of Palestinian culture was reflected in a wide spectrum of handicrafts and artifacts on display. For book lovers there was plenty to browse thro... read |
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THE KUWAIT SCHOOL MANIFESTO
The Gulf's first design-related call-to-action...
The Kuwait School Manifesto is an eight-point design manifesto (first of its kind in the region) outlining several key points and the spirit in which Kuwait, and perhaps even some of its neighbors, could remodel their priorities and tackle various... read |
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CHOPPERS ROAR INTO LEBANON
THE HARLEY SPIN - bringing Arab riders together
Hold your breath, here they come. 330 Harley Davison motorbikes gathered in Beirut to kick off the October 09 tour of Lebanon.
Preparation is half the journey. For new comers, get in tune with the gear, from boots to gloves, logos, jac... read |
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GOJIBOUTIQUE
Meet the faces behind the business
Gojiboutique, the latest high–end fashion website to hit Kuwait, has proven itself to be a key player in the world of online shopping. This past November, Gojiboutique.com held their third open house in Al Tilal Centre. Renting out a spac... read |
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LOCAL
ARTISTS INSPIRED BY
THE PLASTIKI EXPEDITION
The Plastiki is a 60ft boat made entirely of recycled
material, including over 12,500 plastic bottles. The boat, which set sail in
March 2010 from San Francisco, is set to arrive to Sydney, Australia this
month.
It took David de Rothschild, the mastermind behind the boat
and founder of Adventure Ecology, over two years to develop the conc... read |
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VANILLA
ICE
A blast from the past finally reemerges. Robert Matthew Van Winkle, best
known by his stage name Vanilla Ice was born
October 31st, 1967 in Dallas Texas. He lived a turbulent childhood, caught in
the middle of his parents’ ugly divorce. Robert grew up between Dallas, where
his mother and stepfather lived, and Miami where his father was loc... read |
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MEMORIES, MYTHS AND DREAMS:
Enzo Manara’s poetic world on canvas
bazaar caught up with award-winning Italian artist Enzo Manara to discuss his upcoming art exhibition.
Italian artist Enzo Manara’s solo exhibition opens on January 24th at the Radisson Blu. It demonstrates a challenging dialogue betw... read |
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YAZD:
A THREAD OF LIGHT THROUGH THE BAZAAR
As expected, talented artist Nadia Al-Foudery’s arresting photo-embroidery exhibition at Sultan Gallery was indeed a treat for art lovers.
A graduate of the University of Miami, Nadia is a Greek-Kuwaiti artist based in Athens. She developed an ... read |
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COMPLETE LIVING’S TRANSFORMATION
Making over a journalist’s room
For all things modern, classic, contemporary, and all
that’s in between, Complete Living knows what you crave and is set to provide
what you need. With international brands and local talents, everything is
exclusive to suit your demands. Bein... read |
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GULF BANK
Banking takes a different perspective
Gulf Bank prides itself in constantly working to improve
the banking experience of all their clients. Striving to achieve a level of
banking convenience that will raise the bar on the kind of service their
customers seek, they introduced Mobile... read |
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KHAMACHEER
GARAGE SALE
The hidden treasures amongst the piles
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is a pretty
popular proverb that summarizes thrift shopping. We all have things that we
once loved, or hated, and kept for years. Then there comes a point where you
start thinking “there mus... read |
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DARAT
AL-ZUHOR
Gorgeous boutiques and vintage markets
Amidst
all the traffic that makes Salmiya so vibrant, and in the outskirts of the rush
on the 4th Ring Road, you will find a shop that offers only the most exclusive
of fashion’s finest. Nowadays it’s virtually impossible to find a dress or... read |
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ANAYABE
Where internet auction services are in reverse
In the past, auctioned items were given to the highest
bidder. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the 21st century, and everything from the
way we get around to our shopping habits have changed. So why do we still
expect to pay obscenely high prices... read |
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BLOGGERS:
FASHION’S NEW ARMY
It seems like every time we blink these days there’s a new “fabulous”
fashion blog launching in Kuwait. There is no doubt that “Confashions”
(www.confashionsfromkuwait.com/) was the pioneer in this category, but now she
has more competition than she ever anticipated. The fashion blog market in
Kuwait (and the world) has become so s... read |
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POSTSECRET Kuwait
People of Kuwait, what’s your secret?
Blogging has always been a big part of society’s venting process. People blog to vent about their political views, social behaviors, and even shopping, while others blog about the hottest trends in fashion, food, and lifestyle things. Then a new... read |
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THE LAUNCH OF DIA
A shopping platform for the independent luxury designer
Dia (dia-boutique.com), fashion and shopping website with an exclusive selection of independent and limited pieces, launches in Spring 2010. Whether it is a boutique in downtown Beirut, an avant-garde store off Shoreditch’s High Street or a star... read |
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