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Akkas Portrait Studio at Temple University

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Amna Faheem
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April 15, 2025
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1 min read

Following the opening reception of her exhibit, Ghada Khunji held an engaging studio portrait session at Temple University’s Charles Library.

Ghada invited the students of Temple to visit the library and have their portraits taken. The artist uses a photography medium in most of her works to showcase the human condition and individual identities. As shown on her social media platforms, the Arab artist attempts to highlight her Arab heritage.

The Akkas portrait sessions held today were very intimate. Ghada encouraged the subjects not to smile, sharing that “when you smile, your eyes become smaller. You lose your soul.”

Ghada is a very passionate artist who strives to stay connected to her Arab identity. Others with similar identities are able to feel seen and appreciated through her works.

The works will potentially be included in Ghada’s next exhibit. She is also doing another portrait studio session at the University of Pennsylvania on April 12.

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Amna Faheem

Amna is a journalism graduate from Temple University. She has worked in various sectors of the communications realm, gaining experience in public relations in Europe and writing for magazines in Egypt, where she is originally from. In Philadelphia, she has written for multiple publications and has held positions as senior editor in two magazines. She enjoys writing about culture, the arts, music, and fashion. Currently, Amna covers the different committee meetings and City Council hearings in Philadelphia. She also stays connected with the arts scene in the city, attending receptions and exhibitions at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and visiting the Arab community center. Amna originally chose to be a writer following the publishing of an interview with a Palestinian fashion designer. When she’s not writing, she loves to read and enjoy the outdoors. She also loves to travel back home to Cairo to see her family and spend time at the beach.

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