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Morocco World
2 days ago
- General
- Morocco World
Rabat Hosts Exhibition of Reza, Exploring Human Condition Through Image
Rabat – The Contemporary Odyssey of REZA is exhibited at the National Photography Museum in Rabat. Housed in the Fort Rottemburg, this exhibit takes war-time photographs from renowned photojournalist Reza Deghati to promote peace and humanity within its stony historic walls. The Contemporary Odyssey of REZA in Rabat. Photo credit: Emma de Jong The exhibit explores the themes of war, peace, education, and love through seven rooms of photos alongside their stories. It is an exploration of the human condition, including that of the viewer, through a hallway of mirrors and pensive quotes by influential authors and philosophers like Rumi, Ibn Arabi, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, and Victor Hugo. The Contemporary Odyssey of REZA in Rabat. Photo credit: Emma de Jong Outside, on the walls of the fort, a mosaic of portraits of people from around the world showcases the variety and presence of a common human experience. Reza Deghati is a French-Iranian photojournalist who has spent over three decades capturing moments of conflict and resilience across hundreds of countries from all over the world. The Contemporary Odyssey of REZA in Rabat. Photo credit: Emma de Jong Largely documenting chaos and catastrophe, Reza has used photography to showcase the peace and poetry hidden in the darkest hours of people's lives, using his images to elevate their stories. The Contemporary Odyssey of REZA in Rabat. Photo credit: Emma de Jong Reza's work is prominently featured in international media, documentaries, and exhibitions globally. He has written 30 books and won numerous awards celebrating his positive contributions to humanity, such as the Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography and an honorary degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from the American University of Paris. France named him a Chevalier of the National Order of Merit in 2005. The Contemporary Odyssey of REZA in Rabat. Photo credit: Emma de Jong Tags: ArtexhibitiongalleryRabat
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Media City Qatar, RCD Media host masterclasses with Oscar-winning filmmaker
Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar supported a sold-out masterclass organised by RCD Media, one of its licensed companies. The two-day event brought acclaimed French-Iranian filmmaker and two-time Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi to Qatar. Held on May 27 and 28, the masterclass welcomed 60 attendees from across the country's creative and filmmaking community. Farhadi, an Academy Award winner whose films have also earned the Golden Bear in Berlin and the Grand Prix at Cannes, is internationally known for A Separation (2011) and The Salesman (2016). He is widely regarded for his ability to craft emotionally layered stories that explore moral conflict and social complexity. His presence in Qatar marks a significant moment for the local film scene, offering emerging talent direct insight into the craft of one of the most influential contemporary directors. The masterclass reflects Media City Qatar's ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of content creators and emerging talent, in alignment with its mandate to advance the country's production sector and creative economy.
Web Release
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
PUMA MIDDLE EAST INTRODUCES THE MOSTRO SQUAD
PUMA Middle East spotlights a lineup of trailblazing regional talents repping the Mostroverse — a bold, stylized universe inspired by the iconic Mostro sneaker. Mostro is making its modern-day comeback with the region's most forward-thinking creators. From musicians and DJs to photographers and stylists, PUMA's latest campaign was inspired by those who dare to be bold – the defining characteristic of the Mostro shoe. The Mostroverse was curated with a clear creative direction in mind – spotlighting groundbreakers. Shot and directed by Palestinian-Jordanian photographer Omar Sha3 and produced by local creative collective ECHO Agency, the campaign was inspired by the underground, the avant-garde, and those who shape culture rather than follow it – highlighting talents who are unconventional and unapologetically authentic in their art. Conceived as a space where convention is broken and self-expression reigns, the Mostroverse celebrates individuality and the freedom to redefine style on your own terms. Shot across Dubai, the campaign delves into each protagonist's creative universe, captured through a range of abstract and distorted shots that come together with an intimate voiceover of the talent's story. Playing on themes of duality and the beauty found in contradictions, photographer Omar Sha3 perfectly encapsulates the cultural movement that is the Mostroverse with his unique eye. The shoot brings the Mostro DNA to life: for those who defy expectations and thrive on standing out. Each squad member brings their own aesthetic, energy, and perspective, turning everyday movement into something unapologetically original. Introducing the Mostro Squad: Parvané Barret – @parvbar Fearless in presence and bold in aesthetic, Parvane Barret is a French-Iranian DJ and creative consultant who has carved out her place in the region's underground scene. Known for her ability to fuse high-fashion sharpness with raw edge, Parvané proves that boundaries can always be broken, be it through music or through fashion. Watch the VIDEO here Karrouhat – @karrouhat A true style disruptor with his own edge, Palestinian Jordanian Karrouhat is a musician, DJ, singer-songwriter, and visual storyteller known for blending music, fashion, and visual art in his work. A pillar of the Middle East creative scene for over a decade, Karrouhat is known for his nostalgic Arabic aesthetic and for seamlessly fusing Western and Arabic genres through his music. Watch the VIDEO here Junaynah El Guthmy @junaynaah A bold voice in modest fashion, Junaynah is a Kenyan-Yemeni creative entrepreneur and stylist who's reshaping what cultural representation looks like. From designing clothing from scratch to her inventive styling choices, Junaynah infuses her imprint on everything she does. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity and identity, inspiring a wave of self-expression. Watch the VIDEO here Jullz @jullzbek Eccentric, ever evolving, and visually electric, Jullz is a multi-disciplinary creative from Kazakhstan known for pushing boundaries with every look and every frame. Constantly reinventing and experimenting, she brings a new perspective to everything she does. Watch the VIDEO here Huda Shahin – @hudashahinn A fashion and style powerhouse, Egyptian creative Huda Shahin brings her signature raw aesthetic and fearless attitude wherever she is. She fuses fashion, wellness, and her identity into a visual style that challenges and redefines representation. Helena Shahin – @helenashahinn Helena Shahin is a boundary-pushing Egyptian creative known for her style, expressive visuals, and instinctive flair. Whether behind the camera or in front of it, she channels raw emotion and unfiltered energy always experimenting, always evolving through her aesthetic. Watch the VIDEO here Be on the lookout for the next shoot coming out of Riyadh, in collaboration with one of the region's most groundbreaking creative Warcheiff. Dropping soon. Named after the Italian word for 'monster,' the Mostro stays true to its unconventional roots with a bold, low-profile design and spiked outsole. The Mostro is available in standout editions like Prime, Ecstasy, and the OG, the revived Mostro is more than just a sneaker—it's a statement.
Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Blunder, zugzwang, resignation: How one move from Gukesh forced him to lose from a drawn position vs Alireza Firoujza
Of all the words in the chess vocabulary, zugzwang is probably the one that chess players find the most irritating (Or the most pleasing). The word is a gift to the sport from the Germans, and refers to a situation in a chess battle where you get arm-twisted into making a bad move — because no good ones are possible. It's one of those excruciating moments in chess where you wish you could be allowed to pass on a move because the only moves you can make significantly weaken your chances. Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju lost his round 6 clash against Alireza Firoujza at the Superbet Chess Classic 2025 in Bucharest late on Tuesday after a blunder on move 53 with his dark-squared bishop, which allowed the French-Iranian grandmaster to arm-twist him into a zugzwang which then led to a resignation with checkmate unavoidable. Defeat to Alireza in round 6 means that Gukesh is still without a win in the entire tournament in Bucharest. The world champion has lost twice now at the event, and is currently 10th in the 10-player standings. Since he became the youngest world champion in the history of the sport at the age of 18 last year, Gukesh has had limited success on the chess board. He did almost win the title at Tata Steel Chess in Wijk aan Zee at the start of the year. He was denied there after losing the final game to Arjun Erigaisi, and then losing to Pragg in a tie-break. Since then, he's played in two Freestyle Chess events where there has been little reason to celebrate. But those were freestyle chess events — a variant of the sport that players have called a completely different sport altogether. Just before Gukesh made the fateful move — 53… Bg5 — the game was ambling towards a peaceful draw. In fact, on the live broadcast of the game on the Saint Louis Chess Club YouTube page, grandmaster Peter Svidler who was analysing games, had declared, 'This is not going to go anywhere for a while'. He had just signalled to the broadcast team behind the scenes to switch the graphics to the game between Fabiano Caruana and Bogdan-Daniel Deac. And then, Gukesh shifted his bishop to g5, and changed the contours of the game. 'Sir, what are you doing, sir?' said a stunned Svidler, who has been working as a trainer for another member of India's golden generation, Praggnanandhaa, since last year. 'Why would you (do that), why would you remove it from the long diagonal? Why isn't the bishop on the long diagonal? I do not understand,' he shrugged. Another veteran grandmaster, GM Yasser Seirawan, who was also on the commentary panel, was equally baffled. 'That bishop to g5 is a move we will question for the ages,' said Seirawan. 'The bishop was on a magnificent square. This is the world champion we are talking about, walking into an obvious zugzwang. Bishop to g5 was totally uncalled for. That's it! That blunders the pawn!' READ MORE: Why Vishy Anand prescribes a 'take it easy policy' for teenage world beaters like Gukesh, Pragg and Arjun Erigaisi What Seirawan meant was, as soon as Gukesh had shifted his bishop to g5 rather than putting it on e5, or even c3, it allowed Alireza to plant his rook on b7, threatening Gukesh's only remaining pawn on f7. Gukesh moved his pawn forward by a square, which allowed his rival to slide his rook behind the pawn. Now, Gukesh had no option but to move his bishop away from protecting his pawn, and as soon as he did, Alireza rook gobbled it up while also delivering a check on Gukesh's king. After some desperate dodging, Gukesh surrendered 13 moves later. READ MORE | Garry Kasparov: 'I beat strongest player to become world champion, Gukesh is in different situation because Magnus Carlsen is there' Before that error from Gukesh, he and Alireza had played out a rollercoaster middlegame that saw the Frenchman, playing with white pieces, hold an edge as early as the 18th move after the world champion opted not to castle his king to safety and tuck it away behind a column of two doubled pawns. But Gukesh had managed to maneuver his way out of trouble as his opponent had courted time trouble by the 23rd move and then squander his edge right around the 30th move, when Gukesh spent his time well to find moves that kept him alive. Gukesh will now face the three Americans in his final three games — Wesley So, Levon Aronian and Caruana.
Express Tribune
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna killed in Israeli airstrike ahead of Cannes debut
Fatima Hassouna, a Palestinian photojournalist and the subject of the documentary Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City on Wednesday. Hassouna, who gained international recognition for her photojournalism documenting the impact of the Israeli military atrocities on Gaza's civilian population, was killed alongside nine members of her family. The strike directly targeted their home. The tragic death came just 24 hours after it was announced that Hassouna's documentary, directed by French-Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi, was selected for the ACID (Association for the Diffusion of Independent Cinema) section at the Cannes Film Festival, scheduled for May 14-23. The film focuses on video conversations between Farsi and Hassouna, which began as part of a larger project on the unfolding events in Gaza. The director, who described Hassouna as 'such a light' and immensely talented, shared the heartbreaking news, expressing deep sadness over the loss. Farsi recalled their last conversation, where she told Hassouna that the documentary had been selected for Cannes and invited her to attend the screening. Hassouna had expressed interest in coming to Cannes, but only if she could return to Gaza afterward, highlighting her strong connection to her home despite the dangers surrounding her. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reported that at least 157 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023. Farsi speculated that Hassouna's death could have been targeted due to her work documenting the events in Gaza. 'I even feel guilty... maybe they targeted her because the film was announced,' Farsi said, acknowledging the uncertainty of the situation. The Israeli military claimed that the bombing targeted the building because a Hamas officer was allegedly inside, a claim Farsi strongly rejected. The news of Hassouna's death was met with shock and grief, particularly by France's Association for the Diffusion of Independent Cinema, which had been promoting the documentary. The association expressed its horror, stating that it had watched Hassouna's resilience and strength shine through her photography and her work despite the constant threats surrounding her.
