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AMOR FATI, Zenobie x La Terre est Folle, Capsule Collection, 2025 AMOR FATI It takes a lot of stoicism to move through the world today, especially in our region, where instability and deep rooted trauma have shaped individual lives and entire generations. Does our fate reside in some sort of limbo of piled up violent [...]

The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait, 1995 An Interview with Lina Khoury on the Transformative Power of the 5 Year Memory Journal Q. How important are fostering habits for our growth and mental health? Lina: Fostering consistent habits, especially reflective ones like journaling is foundational for mental health and personal growth. Habits create [...]

Oil on Canvas, Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1767, by David Martin Planning A simple word, yet it holds the key to turning dreams into reality. Throughout history, creators and entrepreneurs have used planning to bring their visions to life. The world as we know it exists because of the continuous efforts of individuals working methodically [...]

Peace bringing back Prosperity, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, 1780 Allegorical depiction of the Roman goddess Abundantia with a cornucopia, by Rubens (ca. 1630) A depiction of a woman looking sideways, crowned with wheat branches and holding a horn overflowing with coins, engraved on small rectangular gold bars. This was a gift given to me on a [...]

Gustave Doré, 1847 How the Hydra and Bang illustrations depict our generation Fall 2019 is a date our generation will never forget. Around 11 PM on October 9, young men took over Beirut downtown in violent protest against a new tax imposed by our government. This moment marked Lebanon’s irreversible plunge into the abyss of [...]

A gathering at Wael and Rabih Tribute to a Sanctuary Crafting a home is one of the most meaningful and demanding things we do. It takes years of careful thought and dedication to assemble furniture, dishes, pictures, rugs, cushions, and more, forming a unique place we call home. This demanding process requires us to find [...]