February 16, 2021
The Syrian Poet Abu Al Alaa Al Maʼarri: a Non-Conformist in Early Islamic Syria
Al Ma’arri was a genius ahead of his time who deserves immeasurable respect, and regardless of what is thought of him, we should be proud of a fellow Syrian that expressed the importance of challenging the status quo and the freedom of expression.
Alya Ola Abbas: Redefining Syria Through Her Art
Alya calls on youth to act and be the change, to not stand by amidst the chaos. Her art reflects the idea that we are active agents of progress.
Her project was met with admiration locally and internationally, and was published in 5 different languages through the most important art and contemporary design platforms in the world, such as All City Canvas, Dubai Design Week, Circulo Visual, Designboom… Recently, an article was published with printed copies from The Red Bulletin Magazine in France, Britain and America, titled: “Floating Perspective, with her beautiful artwork, Syrian creative Alya Ola Abbas is challenging the world’s view of her country”.