Islamic Art historian

An authentic connection between their inner life, emotions, and subconscious Accepting a job offer, I moved to Saudi Arabia, a country about whose culture I knew little. The first thing that surprised and amazed me was the widespread creativity of the people I met and the growing art world here, both private and well supported by the government.

"I am forever traumatized by what I saw in Palestine and that trauma is expressed through art. The art —perhaps naively— hopes that someone will pay attention to it and take action in their own way." (Katie Miranda) Katie Miranda Al Ali is committed to illuminating beauty and truth through the mediums of painting, comics, and Arabic calligraphy jewellery. Passionate about art, the artist studied at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, receiving both a BFA and an MFA.

“Our perspectives shape how we think of ourselves and others. If we experience the world with limited perspectives, how can bridges be built?” (@studentAsim) Producer, author, filmmaker, and artist @studentAsim lives and works in Toronto, Canada. His interactive work explores the theme of Giving to leave behind positive footprints for creating healthier societies. @studentAsim is the author of five children’s books. His fifth children’s book, The Tyer of Ties, was published in February 2019.