Most recent articles by Jan Tomes
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Traditional Palestinian "tatreez"Sewing with a message
Once practiced by village women across Palestine, "tatreez" has become a symbol of women's resistance, identity and heritage. However, as Abbadi points out in an interview with Jan Tomes, this unique piece of Palestinian cultural heritage is now in danger of dying out
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Gay artists revisit Berlin-Istanbul relationsQueer forms migrate
While heightened political tensions between Turkey and Europe grab the world's attention, an exhibition at Berlin's Schwules Museum refreshingly highlights the gay community's links to Istanbul. Report by Jan Tomes