Branding an art style and dedicating it to charity
An artist can imagine endlessly, and what they can best put on a blank canvas are fragments of those imaginations. “This is what I try to capture in my works of art; fragments of my own imagination...
A journey into the artist’s imagination
Chatting with the Omani artist Naila al Maamariyah generates good feeling as she utters positive words about the universe and life. An artist who is filled with all this positivity will surely paint...
Fond of History and Nature
[gallery type="slideshow" ids="648762,648756,648763"] Along with other Omani artists, Aflah al Rashdi has joined forces to give his followers in social media new insights into Omani history through...
Omq Film Awards announced
Khalid’s sincere efforts to honour his deceased friends and to keep their names always alive, are seeing the light today with the announcement of the OMQ Film Festival winners’ results....
The reason why I love cooking?
It’s an art because it can be done in several ways. The possibilities are endless. You can use your imagination and creativity, play with the ingredients and innovate. It’s also like creating a...
Omani artists give Seoul a taste of Omani culture and nature
Seoul International Art Festival (Jump Over 2020) aspires to bring together the masters and world artists with highest-quality of artworks in one place. The big event also hosted the artworks of four...
Designing traditional dresses with a touch of modernity
Zealously believing that every stitch matters, Bushra al Araimi is one of the primary creators of the Omani traditional dresses with modern touches. She started from scratch with only a needle and a...
Omani artists continue the legacy of wood, marble sculptures
MUSCAT: A lot of ancient artefacts discovered today especially those that fall under art tell a lot of stories not only of how things were done during those times but also of what the prevailing...
Art is a fine blend of creativity and humanity
MUSCAT: When Omani artists decide that art should be spread for entertainment, they also eventually realise the overall messages of the art they do. As there are hundreds of artists around trying to...
Sour mango, the most awaited fruit in summer
MUSCAT: Everybody, young and old, is fond of mangoes. In the mango season, it is not unusual to eat five to ten mangoes a day, especially if the mango is Omani and terribly sour. In many households...
A self-taught makeup artist finds ethics of her art
Some people acquire knowledge through training and proper schooling and there are those who have natural instincts to do something. Hawa al Bellucci comes under the latter category that led her to...
Art - An innate talent or skill?
Do you have talent? Is it sufficient to make you a professional artist? Some people are blessed with abilities that others don’t have. All of the talent in the world won’t get you anywhere if...
PSO welcoming new talents
To pave the way towards making photography a global language, The Photographic Society of Oman (PSO) annually richens the field with new shining talents as several members joining the Society. PSO...
Omani photographers awarded at Iqra photo tilt
The Photographic Society of Oman of the Ministry of Arts Affairs announced on Wednesday the results of the “Iqra International Competition for Photography” in its third session. The competition is...
This film competition honours three inspiring young photographers
After someone dies, the people left behind have the burden of carrying on with their lives. Though a loved one may be gone, you can keep their memory and legacy alive by honouring them in many...
Simplicity is the essence of beauty
Are young Omanis capable of designing the interior of luxury homes? Do they have the ability to adapt and draw inspiration from international trends to improve the interior design industry in the...
Fearless, strong and brave
Based on the Royal directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, and with realisation of the importance of the role of women in maintaining security and peace, Royal Oman Police and armed forces have...
Growing Green
Many companies struggle to find the right balance between reducing costs and growing their business. For some, it seems like an impossible equation, for others it looks like a great...
Blending cultures
With 52 photos blending Omani and Italian cultures, the Photographic Society of Oman (PSO) of the Ministry of Arts Affairs held the Omani-Italian Photography Exhibition at the headquarters of PSO in...
Spotlight: Be Heart Smart
Health specialists warn that during the winter season, people should take more caution on their health as the risks of many diseases and heart attacks occur more in cold weather. Interventional...