Mashael Alsaie is a Bahraini photographer and videographer, whose art captures the beauty of everyday moments, immersing the viewer in the scenes she creates. Since Mashael Alsaie bought her first film camera in Amman, it has become her way of preserving people and places with special meaning.
She’s based between Bahrain, the UAE, and New York. However, she’s been spending most of her time in New York in the past recent months. And as a true New Yorker, Mashael has a busy Mapster. From hidden gems in Brooklyn to cool vintage shops in the East Village, Mashael shared with us her go-to spots.
Top 5 Picks
Noguchi Museum – “I literally go here to sit in the garden.”
Location: 9-01 33rd Rd, Queens, NY 11106
Ad hoc collective – “I share this one reluctantly because It has a special place in my heart.”
Location: 13 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
Cooper Hewitt Museum – “Depends on the exhibition, but the back room is a great place to read.”
Location: 2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128
Roberta’s – “Pizza, classic.”
Location: 230 Park Ave, New York, NY 10169
Sultan Room – “The programming here is fantastic. They hosted Disco Tehran in the past.”
Rand Al-Hadethi is an art, culture, and fashion writer who approaches all her creative endeavours with a penchant for storytelling. She explores the intersection of fashion, culture, and society and sheds light on talent and cultural movements across the Middle East and the world. Rand also publishes a bi-monthly themed substack newsletter called WebWeaver™.
To reach Rand, email her at rand@khamsa5.com or follow her on social media @rundoozz.
