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Jouana Samia of The Company Didn’t Have a Role Model – So She Became One

“Growing up, I never saw girls who looked like me. Later, I was fortunate to surround myself with the right people to get to where I am today. But I’m still that little girl from Sonnenallee who just loved to dance. I think the less I try to be a role model, the more I can inspire others in my own way. Step by step, I’m happy to see more Arab women in the spotlight, showing other Arab women, girls, and boys that they can say, “That’s going to be me.”

Sinah Griessler

From Girl in Red to Billie Eilish: How LGBTQ+ Artists Are Shaping Modern Music

The music industry is experiencing a powerful shift as Sapphic pop and rock dominate charts and festival lineups, bringing LGBTQ+ voices into the mainstream. With artists like girl in red, MUNA, and Billie Eilish leading the charge, songs that openly celebrate women-loving-women (WLW) experiences are resonating with wider audiences. This new era of queer visibility is finally giving fans the representation they've been searching for, proving there's a thriving market for music that speaks authentically to LGBTQ+ lives and stories.

Luisa Beinhold

Stefan Kokovic’s ‘1990’: A Star-Studded Tribute to the Iconic Fashion of the 90s

Previously, on September 27th, renowned photographer Stefan Kokovic celebrated two milestones: his birthday and his 10th photography exhibition, ‘1990‘. Featuring powerful images inspired by the era’s supermodels and 90s icons, ‘1990‘ is Kokovic’s tribute to a transformative decade in fashion. In an exclusive Q&A session with TITLE MAG, the artist reveals his creative process as well as his vision for this event.

Hilal Külec

From Food Stories to Dutch Colonialism: Benjamin Li’s Art and Photography at FOAM Amsterdam

Benjamin Li, a Rotterdam-based artist, explores identity, heritage, and colonialism through food, focusing on the unique cultural space of Chinese-Indonesian restaurants. His latest exhibition, In Search of Perfect Orange at FOAM Amsterdam (until Dec 1, 2024), recreates the ambiance of these restaurants using photography, video, and artifacts, offering a lens into migrant experiences and the colonial ties between the Netherlands and the East Indies.

Alejandra Espinosa