DIY Accessory Holder

Trouble keeping up with your jewelry? Get them organized with a super easy and affordable step-by-step guide by Shea Rasol. 1. Things you’ll need: Corkboard Thumbtacks 2. Lay the cork board on a flat surface. Draft a position for your accessories. Find the best placement for each accessory to maximize usage of the board. 3. … Read more

MOCAfest 2015: Brushing up on calligraphy with Ruh al-Alam

This designer and visual artist constantly evolve his work to push out of tradition and embrace modern influences. British-born Ruh al-Alam was raised in the UK by his Bangladeshi parents. Trained as a traditional calligrapher, his deep passion for graphic arts led him to experiment with design and typography. Together with designer Peter Gould, Ruh … Read more

Saudi photographer Nouf Alhimiary inspired by feminism

Nouf Alhimiary is an emerging photographer whose practice centers on vintage media and antique cameras. She spoke to Teakster. Teakster: Please introduce yourself and tell us how you started your interest in photography. Nouf Alhimiary: My name is Nouf Alhimiary; I am a photographer from Saudi Arabia. I’ve been interested in photography for as long … Read more

This Artist Fights ISIS With A 3D Printer

When Morehshin Allahyari saw a video of ISIS fighters destroying ancient artifacts in the Mosul Museum, she was inspired to start a new project. “Material Speculation: ISIS” is a 3D-printing project that re-creates some of the most important artifacts destroyed by the group.

Calling on the 10,000 by Noor Tagouri

After launching an internationally-recognized social media campaign, Noor is determined to achieve her dream of becoming the first hijabi anchor on commercial television in the United States. As she breaks down barriers, Noor Tagouri inspires others to do the same so that they can let their own light shine. Since launching the viral #LetNoorShine campaign … Read more