Author: Emmy Plaschy
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Guidelines for Virtual Meetings & Interviews
Remote meetings are more and more frequent and so convenient when geography sets us apart. I was recently looking for a comprehensive infographic with best practices for virtual interviews – having to conduct a few of them. I could not find exactly what I was looking for, so I designed my own! Read more
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Time & effort: don’t save them!
I started taking Arabic calligraphy classes a few weeks ago. Calligraphy is a long-time fascination of mine, which, for a lover of words, art and writing, makes total sense! I would learn to draw some letters from one particular script during the class, have them reviewed by the teacher, and try again until it is Read more
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Ahmed Abdel Fattah: drawing on canvas and in the air
He want to connect two worlds: the real and the virtual, the past and the present… Ahmed Abdel Fattah is a contemporary Egyptian painter and one of the first artists to work with virtual reality in Egypt, using and integrating it as an artistic medium. His works have been exhibited internationally and he has won several Read more
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Shaimaa Fekry: Capturing Cairo’s Timeless Beauty
She showcases the beauty of her hometown, its timelessness and its daily life through the lens of her beloved camera. Her deep sensitivity and search for beauty reflected in her pictures will surely catch your eye. Interview from the city of a thousand minarets, with the artist who “paints with photos”. Shaimaa Fekry is an Egyptian artist. Read more
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EduArtGranada: joyful nostalgia for the Alhambra & the East
If you want to travel back to the ancient days of Al-Andalus, the Muslim-ruled area of the Iberian Peninsula, I have found your guide. Discovering his art is immersing yourself in another dimension, where you can almost feel and smell the wonders and flavours of the East. From Granada, interview with an artist who skillfully Read more
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eL Seed: Écrire les mots, décrire les maux des autres
eL Seed est un artiste franco-tunisien qui se pose beaucoup de questions sur lui-même et sur le monde. Il utilise la sagesse des écrivains, poètes et philosophes pour transmettre des messages de paix et rappeler les points communs aux êtres humains. Son art rupestre moderne fait vivre les histoires des communautés qu’il rencontre aux quatre Read more
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The German Expat Who Co-Founded the First Camel Riding School
Linda Krockenberger is a German woman who studied hotel management and was steadily climbing the career ladder in Dubai. After she fell in love with camel riding, she decided to pursue her passion full-time, ultimately co-founding the UAE’s first camel riding school. This was enough to pique my interest and want to share her story!Get Read more
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Pleurer vs rire en public…
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Rawan Anani: Painting the Colours of Palestine
Rawan Anani is a Palestinian watercolour artist. Her work focuses on representing Palestinian heritage through its cities, culture and women. During an interview on a sunny afternoon, she walked me through her colourful and surreal world, full of bright optimism. The Background “I lived and grew up in Al-Bireh city in Ramallah from an artistic Read more
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10 things to know before you travel to Oman 🇴🇲
On a recent self-organised 2-week holiday in the magnificent Sultanate of Oman, I realised that despite my preparation, I wish I had known a few things beforehand that would have made my trip even more enjoyable. Here it is, sharing the knowledge and passion with you, fellow travellers! 1. 🚙 Rent a car Unless you travel with Read more