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Aley Fog Lines | ضباب عاليه
She paints fog from her studio in Aley's hills. He's the gallery owner from Dubai who discovers her work by accident. In mountain mist, they find clarity. 'Inti awd-ha min ay lawha' (أنتِ أوضح من أي لوحة).
Deir el-Qamar Moonlight | ضوء قمر دير القمر
She restores frescoes in Lebanon's ancient churches. He's the architect preserving the village's heritage. In Deir el-Qamar's moonlit streets, they discover that some restorations require two. 'Inti awdem shi bnit' (أنتِ أقدم شي بنيت).
Dulwich Delight
Art gallery owner Vivienne spots talent in struggling painter Ray's work—and in Ray himself, showing him that patronage in Dulwich is very hands-on.
Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 81-85
Lima kisah dari Indonesia modern - dari startup Jakarta hingga dunia seni kontemporer. | Five tales from modern Indonesia - from Jakarta startups to the contemporary art world.
Kfar Nabrakh Glassblowing | نفخ زجاج كفر نبرخ
She blows traditional glass in the old way near Saida. He's the art collector who believes Lebanese glass rivals Murano. Between fire and breath, they shape something brilliant. 'Inti el zijaj el safi' (أنتِ الزجاج الصافي).
Muralist Love | Amor Muralista
A muralist painting a neighborhood mural captures more than the community—she captures a heart
هنر مینیاتور | The Art of Miniature
داستانهایی از نقاشان و هنرمندان مینیاتور ایرانی... Stories from Persian miniature painters and artists...
The Calligraphy Lesson | درس الخط
An American student learns Arabic calligraphy from a master in Fez. The ink stains her fingers—but his touch stains her deeper.
The Iraqi Calligrapher | الخطاط العراقي
She preserves Arabic calligraphy in post-war Iraq. He's the museum curator who wants to exhibit her work. Their art creates new meaning.
The Kuwaiti Art Collector | جامعة الفن الكويتية
She collects Islamic art for Kuwait's national museum. He's the British dealer with a rare piece. Their negotiation becomes personal.
The Oud Player's Muse | ملهمة عازف العود
A Lebanese musician in Paris. A French woman who wanders into his concert. The music he writes for her becomes famous—but their love stays private.
富山のガラス作家 | The Glass Artist of Toyama
富山で美しいガラス作品を生み出す女性作家の物語。A tale of a female artist creating beautiful glass works in Toyama.
Aïn Témouchent Tides
Wahiba runs a coastal guesthouse in Aïn Témouchent. When marine painter David arrives seeking the perfect Mediterranean light, she shows him colors no palette can hold. 'El bahr ysabbegh' (البحر يصبّغ) - The sea paints.
Airport Art
Installation artist Rania beautifies Saudi airports. When commissioner David sees her work transform transit, temporary becomes permanent. 'Al fann yughayir al makan' (الفن يغير المكان) - Art changes place.
رسامة الجدران | The Muralist of Asilah
A muralist discovers passion with a local fisherman who watches her paint the walls of Asilah.
مهرجان الفن | The Art Festival of Asilah
A local artist discovers passion with an art curator during the famous Asilah cultural festival.
Calligraphy Connection
Calligrapher Zahra creates art from Arabic letters. When tech entrepreneur Raj wants a logo with soul, their collaboration redefines design. 'Al khat ruh al kalaam' (الخط روح الكلام) - Calligraphy is the soul of words.
Carpet Connection
Carpet weaver Amira creates traditional Sadu textiles. When collector Pierre discovers her work, threads weave more than fabric. 'Al nasij yihki qissatu' (النسيج يحكي قصته) - The weaving tells its story.
نقاش الخشب | The Woodcarver of Essaouira
A thuya woodcarver discovers passion with an art dealer who comes seeking Moroccan treasures.
شغف الخطاط | The Calligrapher's Passion
A master calligrapher discovers his muse in a student who comes to learn the art of Arabic writing in Fez.
نافورة الفسيفساء | The Mosaic Fountain of Fez
A mosaic master discovers passion with a museum curator documenting Islamic geometric art.
Glass Artist
Glassblower Zahra creates illuminated art installations. When gallery owner Max commissions a show, transparent becomes opaque between them. 'Al zujaj yikshif wa yakhfi' (الزجاج يكشف ويخفي) - Glass reveals and conceals.
חום בחולון | Holon Heat
At the Design Museum Holon, an architect meets a curator—and they discover that the most beautiful design is human connection.
فنانة الحناء | The Henna Artist of Marrakech
A henna artist discovers passion while decorating the hands of a tourist who seeks more than art in the medina.
Mila Memories
Nadia preserves Roman mosaics in Mila. When restoration expert Giorgio arrives with modern techniques, she teaches him that some repairs require more than grout. 'El fusayfisa' tehki' (الفسيفساء تحكي) - Mosaics speak.
לילה בנווה צדק | Neve Tzedek Night
In Tel Aviv's oldest neighborhood, a dancer and an architect meet at the Suzanne Dellal Center—and choreograph their own story.
رسام الغروب | The Sunset Painter of Ouarzazate
A desert sunset painter discovers passion with an art dealer discovering Moroccan artists.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 36-40
Five passionate tales of Russian art, architecture, and craftsmanship. Пять страстных историй о русском искусстве и мастерстве.
سيراميك آسفي | The Ceramics of Safi
A ceramicist discovers passion with an art buyer who comes seeking authentic Moroccan pottery.
Studio Hearts
Photographer Sana captures Pakistani weddings for a living. When she's hired for fashion mogul Daniyal's sister's wedding, she captures something unexpected—his attention, and his heart.
الأرملة الزرقاء | The Blue Widow of Tangier
A painter in Tangier becomes obsessed with capturing the beauty of a mysterious widow in blue.
معلمة الفن | The Art Teacher of Tetouan
An art student discovers passion with his mature teacher in the white city of Tetouan.
The Calligraphy Master
Art student Leila travels to Nablus to study with calligraphy master Hussein—and finds that Arabic script isn't the only thing with hidden curves and secret meanings.
The Gallery Opening
Artist Noor's first gallery show celebrates Pakistani British identity. Art collector Rashid buys every piece—but what he really wants can't be purchased.
The Museum Docent's Discovery
Marguerite gives tours at the DuSable Museum. When a retired art professor keeps showing up to hear her lectures, she discovers some exhibits are worth exploring twice.
The Night Security Secret
Gladys works overnight security at the museum. When the new curator starts keeping the same late hours, the after-dark hours reveal more than exhibits.
The Quilter's Pattern
Gee's Bend quilter Mama Ruth has stitched history for sixty years. When a collector wants her work for a museum, she discovers some patterns require a partner.
The Quilting Bee Quickie
The Gee's Bend quilting circle has been meeting for generations. When a handsome art collector comes to document their work, one widow discovers her fingers are still nimble.
Tizi Ouzou Tapestry
Malha teaches Kabyle pottery in Tizi Ouzou. When sculptor Ricardo arrives studying indigenous art, she molds his understanding of form and fire. 'El tin y'aref' (الطين يعرف) - Clay knows.
Upper Norwood Undone
Art restorer Efe brings damaged paintings back to life at her Upper Norwood studio. When collector Marcus needs his late mother's portrait repaired, she shows him that restoration heals more than canvas.
The Pottery Teacher
Evening classes. Wet clay. She shapes him into something new.
The Art Teacher
Life drawing class. She teaches him to see bodies. He sees hers.
The Photographer
A portrait session. A camera that sees everything. She teaches him to look.
The Curator
Museum after hours. She shows him the private collection. The art comes alive.
The Calligrapher's Secret | سِرُّ الخَطَّاطِ
A master calligrapher encodes a forbidden message in his final masterpiece
The Stone Carver | نَحَّاتُ الحِجارَةِ
A deaf sculptor creates masterpieces that speak louder than words