Photography
Images that flip the way we see race in the UK
Another England — Human Stories: Another England chronicles the rich and rarely-seen experiences of British communities of colour.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
Salma Haidrani
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How to stand out in the self-publishing scene
Five tips from Good Press — Nervous about getting your zine out to the audience it deserves? Matthew Walkerdine from Glasgow’s indie institution, Good Press Gallery, shares his wisdom.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
Art
Young artists explore coming of age in the Middle East
Banat Collective — In The Middle Of It All is a new book showcasing the diverse experiences of Arabian womanhood, featuring contributions from writers, illustrators and photographers.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
Zine Scene
The complicated relationship between food & race in the UK
Skin Deep zine — The seventh issue of the London-based magazine Skin Deep explores the complex connections between British PoC and the modern food world. ‘‘There is no English history without our histories,’ explain co-founders Anuradha Henriques and Lina Abushouk.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
Art
The artist unveiling the hidden history of Afghanistan
Forgotten secrets — Sydney-based artist Meena Sadiqi demystifies and celebrates her Afghani heritage in her ongoing Instagram collage project, Meena Home.
Written by: Salma Haidrani
Photography
Capturing the spirit of London’s young Muslim women
The sisterhood — Photographer Lamisa Khan teams up with artists Zeinab Saleh and Sara Gulamali to show off the everyday lives of London’s ‘Muslim Sisterhood.’
Written by: Salma Haidrani
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Dispelling the myths around Middle Eastern women
Strength, self-love & sexuality — Blending beautiful photography and thoughtful storytelling, Azeema is the new publication celebrating women from across North Africa and the Middle East. ‘We won’t put anything that isn’t strong or empowering,’ explains co-founder Sunayah Arshad.
Written by: Salma Haidrani