Tasneem’s Blog Archive
My Stella Spark
My #StellaSpark is Randa Abdel-Fattah's "Does My Head Look Big in This?" Replete with laugh out loud's aplenty, cringeworthy similarities with the protagonist's teenage flirtation with flirtation, plus fist pumps ploughed into the air more times than dignified,...
Nigella On Point with Every Byte
Was delighted to be a VIP guest this morning to uncover many on point comments delivered by a luminous Nigella Lawson at the @businesschicks breakfast at #Crown. My primary take away: 'language and food are analogous; when crafted right, they're delicious'. A...
A Muslim, a Catholic and Jew walk into a radio station…
Discussing community crises, judgement and values with Kristine Keneally, Rabbi Zalman and me (in Tardis) on ABC RN this Christmas Eve morning, with host, Hamish McDonald. From bad PM's, engagement fatigue and universal values of decency , we...
Vintage Rumage for Arts Sake
Having too much fun this afternoon with a vintage styled dress rehearsal for an upcoming shoot for #thefashionmarketau #stellamagazine at #oncemorewithfeelingvintage boutique. Stunning clothing and accessories, plus fabulous service from Jo, please check this...
The MOCAFEST Mania Gains Momentum!
Getting just a wee bit ecstatic over the upcoming Marketplace of Creative Arts conference aka #MOCAfest2015, taking off in tandem with the World Islamic Economic Forum 2015 in Kuala Lumpur next week. Malaysia, ARE. YOU. READYYYYY! If you are in or around KL, get...
Secrets of a Spoken Menu: Published!
The Moroccan Soup Bar launched its self titled cookbook from its feisty and fabulous founder, Hana Assafiri tonight. To a packed out audience of family, friends and fans for life, this launch celebrated the food and ethic of MSB that become an icon of...
Using Outrage to Fundraise – and Make Change
Razzle and dazzle at the #australiaPalestineAdvocacyNetwork (APAN) inaugural fundraiser, with friends and associates including the gorgeous Aseel Tayah, Roba Rayan, Lena Rayan and wry satirist extraordinaire, #MrBrianDawe. Gratifying to surround oneself with...
New Appointment to Senior Curator – walking the artysmarty talk
So this happened today ..! I'm delighted to announce I'll be joining the fabulous team at IMA as its Senior Curator. I would like to acknowledge my predecessor Nur Skhembi, for her brilliant work in establishing a high standard in this role. Her achievements at...
Defeating Fatigue with Hope; life lessons from a legend
All the loves for these legends at the #IMAmorningtea where guest speaker Hajeh Maha Abdo recounted her story from migrant child to community activist. This was an honest account, that many in the audience could relate to. Most importantly her message of defeating...
The Space to Be, is here
Emceeing the #Space2be fundraiser tonight was an absolute thrill. The event attracted a massive crowd raising funds in support of this design hub initiative for refugee and migrant entrepreneurship. The event was peppered with highlights including the moment I made...