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DUBAI: We’re in the final stretch of Ramadan and if you’re running out of style ideas for all of the iftar and suhoor gatherings yet to come, not to mention the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations, let Dubai-based Iraqi fashionista Deema Al-Asadi inspire you. The 33-year-old recently collaborated with international retailer Shopbop, which is owned by Amazon, to curate an exclusive edit
AHMED MATER
‘Lightning 1’
Saudi artist Mater is one of the most significant figures in the region’s contemporary arts scene. This striking image has previously been shown as part of an exhibition entitled “Mitochondria:powerhouses,” in which, according to the press release for that show, Mater “scrutinizes two systems structuring contemporary geopolitics religion and natural resources.” This photograph is illustrative of Mater’s concern with the tension between science and faith something he has a unique take on thanks to the way his work balances his artistic aims with his background in science-based medical training.
SARAH ABU ABDALLAH
‘Salad Zone’
DUBAI: Actress, model and body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil has interviewed US actress and activist Jane Fonda in a video in celebration of International Women’s Day by jewelry brand Pomellato.
In the video that is part of the “Pomellato for Women” series, the two women discussed hard-hitting topics such as inequality, privilege, climate emergency and gender inequality, among other subjects.
Fonda returned as a contributor for the fourth consecutive year for the Italian jewelry label’s “Pomellato for Women” campaign, a project launched in 2017 that aims to highlight the importance of female leadership and a more authentic idea of natural beauty.