AZEEMA presents the online premier of Hawa. Hawa meaning (‘Air’ In Arabic) is an experimental short exploring dual-identity and lucid memories. Co-directed by Moroccan-Swedish dancer, choreographer and visual artist Mona Namér, and Director Sanna Holm.
Get to know Spanish-Moroccan rapper Huda, who authentically embraces the in-between through her music and creativity. This fashion editorial photographed by Alejandro Madrid and Lucci García shot on the periphery of Madrid is a reflection of Huda’s everyday life with ode to the North African diaspora.
‘Silver is the metal of emotions— regulating our inner tides and enhancing the depth of our feelings.’ - Moroccan-Iranian Artist Camelia Chorsi introduces us to N9CRA and the deep ancestral traditions that surround metal work and adornment.
Malaysian born artists Alisha + Alysha discuss the pivotal relationship between diaspora, longing, and reconnection, detailing its influence on their latest theatre performance, Gadis Ayu Terakhir (The Final Graceful Woman).
In diaspora communities, trainers became more than just footwear; they became a symbol of cultural fusion and of the versatility of women’s style. Through the the revival of vintage sportswear or the reinterpretation of classic silhouettes like the adidas SL 72 shoe, West Asian and North African women are infusing their personal style with nods to their heritage and history.
AZEEMA presents the online premier of Hawa. Hawa meaning (‘Air’ In Arabic) is an experimental short exploring dual-identity and lucid memories. Co-directed by Moroccan-Swedish dancer, choreographer and visual artist Mona Namér, and Director Sanna Holm.
For her new zine series, the photographer reflects on her own Sufi Muslim background and the resistance she has seen women face in religious spaces. Through three women who embrace and embody their practices, she attempts to portray the strength and beauty of individual devotion.
Raajadharshini's photographic series "Koothu" challenges stereotypes and celebrates the cultural richness of Tamil Nadu through intimate, emotive imagery that converges high fashion aesthetics with everyday life.
In a poignant tribute to the sacred dress practices of the AmaZayoni church, this collaborative project weaves together garments from UNI FORM and SELFI, embodying a soulful celebration of individuality within collective unity, serving as a love-letter to ancestral roots and a profound expression of spiritual connection through fashion.
AZEEMA’s Editor in Chief Jameela Elfaki caught up with film maker and photographer Kenzä Bousseloub, diving into what motivates her as a visual storyteller.
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