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H.E. ENG. ALI
ALSUWAIDI
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF
AJMAN FREE ZONE
RIZWAN SAJAN
CHAIRMAN,DANUBE GROUP
ELIJAH LONG
PRODUCER, WRITER & ACTOR

At Ajman Free Zone we believe in converting every
situation into an opportunity and offer these opportunities
to our business partners to help them flourish.
The 3 pillars of AFZ are industry, infrastructure and
regulation. We take constant efforts to understand the
problems faced by our partners and take immediate
actions thereby creating a collaborative ecosystem in AFZ
where businesses help each other grow. Whenever they
need help, our doors are always open.
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Director General of Ajman Free Zone
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DIRECTOR GENERAL OF
AJMAN FREE ZONE
RIZWAN SAJAN
CHAIRMAN,DANUBE GROUP
ELIJAH LONG
PRODUCER, WRITER & ACTOR
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COVER STORY
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ART OF BUSINESS
14 Mr. Rizwan Sajan
H.E. Eng. Ali AlSuwaidi
Founder and Chairman
of Danube Group
Director General of Ajman Free Zone
LEADERSHIP TALKS
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INSPIRE & EMPOWER
featured artist
Ben Treat
“Other artist’s works are the door to your
inspiration, for making your own!”, says Ben Treat
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Ben Treat is an American
stop motion animator
following the trends of 3D
digital art, Anime style
animation, NFT market,
and Indie Animation techniques. Stop
motion animation is an animation
that captures one frame at a time,
with physical objects that are affected
between frames. It is a technique
utilized in animation to bring static
objects to life on screen. After you
play back the sequence of pictures
rapidly, it creates the illusion of
movement. Clay figures, puppets,
and mini-figures are typically utilized
in stop motion animation as they can
be handled and repositioned easily.
In today’s times, to receive
recognition, the best way to
showcase one’s talents is through
social media as it helps the creators
be their own boss and create without
inhibitions. Ben worked with plenty
of content creators and followed the
social media trends to gain a huge
following on his Instagram page
@franticframes which helped him
develop a career as an animator. He
takes pride in being a self-taught artist
and seeing his work evolve with time
and the appreciation he receives has
given him the confidence to do more.
During the pandemic, he became
more focused on his artistries and
initiated more ambitious projects and
worked on his skills with frame by
frame animation.
When asked what his artworks
aim to say he says that everybody
has their perception and therefore
everybody perceives different pieces
of art in their own way. An admirer of
art tries to find a piece of themselves
when they see a particular artistry.
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Whatever we do stays
exciting only if we take
a break and get back
stronger. To improve
and be the best at what
we do, we need to take
some time off work and
get back with better
and amazing ideas.
They have their own message; be it
pain or happiness.
The message he wants to convey
to his fellow artisans is, “Do what you
love but make sure to take the time
you need to step back”. He conveys
such a powerful message in such
short words. Whatever we do stays
exciting only if we take a break and
get back stronger. To improve and be
the best at what we do, we need to
take some time off work and get back
with better and amazing ideas.
His greatest inspiration is the
works of Andaman Animations and
many talented independent artists.
His favorite artists are Lord Victor
Hagelin and Alexander Unger, both
stop motion animation creators. Ben
believes that other artist’s works
are the door to your inspiration, for
making your own. Getting inspired by
someone else’s works only helps in
the improvement and keeps one’s art
interesting.
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H. E. Eng. Ali AlSuwaidi
Director General of Ajman Free Zone
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from
the Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) in Boston. Throughout his career
that spans more than 25 years, he has worked with government departments,
economic authorities, and local and international entities, and has held leadership
positions across various vital sectors. Having effectively contributed to the overall
performance and improvement of work environments within various entities and
organizations, here is what he has to say about his work so far and the upcoming
initiatives by the Ajman Free Zone (AFZ).
- Exclusive to Magzoid
You have prominently
established yourself as
a successful executive.
We would like to know
about your very first
step in the corporate world.
I can say that it’s something that runs
within the family. When you have been
raised and taught to value and make
a difference in life and the country, it
automatically gets ingrained in you.
Seeing how hard our leaders have
been working for our country has also
inspired me to make a difference. If
you have the passion and drive to do
or achieve something, that is all that is
required to lead you to success.
Would you like to talk a bit about
your educational background
and how does that influence your
growth and actions now?
My education has helped me for
sure. Studying abroad has given me
broader perspectives on how life is
and allowed me to experience the
different cultures around the world.
Working with multicultural people in
the same company gives you more
exposure, makes you open-minded
and changes the way you act and
behave. That belief has helped me.
My father has taught me that all
you need is to rely on yourself. He
always said to me, “Wherever you
work, always leave your footprint!”
So, it has always stuck with me that
whenever I do something, I’ll make
it noticeable, I’ll make it perfect; and
that’s exactly what I advise my team.
People refrain from taking risks,
but that is something that defines
me. I’m always open to challenges
and ready to convert them into
opportunities.
What kind of companies do you
plan of hosting in AFZ and how do
you feel that being in AFZ would be
a great choice for them?
I’ve worked in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
but I must say, Ajman is a place with a
very good business environment with
its own unique propositions. As I try
to add value, we have come up with
different strategies for every sector
and type of company available here.
The new strategies are focused on
how to enhance our roles and be a
true business partner. This is why I
don’t call the people I work with as
clients; I call them business partners.
Their business is our business. Our
salespeople are solution providers.
They see how we can help solve
problems regarding the budget of our
partners. This is a true partnership!
Through understanding each other,
we work together and grow and
develop the clusters. The clusters
comprise three pillars: industry,
infrastructure and regulation.
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The competition is growing, but
there are opportunities all around
us. We are always trying to help and
support each industry. Whenever
we have an opportunity, we always
share it with the people and whenever
they need help, our door is always
open. I’m very happy about the team
and our development. The more
we encourage them, the more they
grow. This is our contribution to the
economies of Ajman and the UAE.
I strongly believe that Ajman is now
growing, and, while we are facing
expansion challenges, we will strive
to come up with the best solutions.
AFZ has seen amazing growth in
the number of new companies,
which is a great thing to exemplify
that UAE is back. But we would like
to know about the lockdown times
at AFZ. What measures did you
take and how did you overcome it?
For me, I would say it was both a
FIRSTLY, WE WANTED
TO INTRODUCE AJMAN
FREE ZONE AND THE
OPPORTUNITIES.
SECONDLY, WE WANTED
TO TAKE ADVICE FROM
THEIR EXPERIENCES
AND WHAT THEY WOULD
LOVE TO SEE FOR AJMAN
FREE ZONE. THERE IS A
DRIVE AND OBJECTIVE
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT SO
WE HAVE DEVELOPED
CERTAIN STRATEGIES FOR
THAT AS AN INITIATIVE.
challenge and an opportunity. AFZ
was equipped with the technology
to handle the situation, but it wasn’t
feasible for all. We tried to see how
we could use these measures for
business continuity. We had so many
challenges with payment and health
measures. But our leadership in Ajman
has continuously been supportive
of the business sector. Many online
companies have been able to expand
despite trying market conditions.
Across the free zone, amid difficult
circumstances, 1,717 new companies
from more than 150 countries had setup
their operations in our community
in 2020 – which represented a 23
per cent increase from the previous
period. Furthermore, 40 new retail
stores opened in the Chinese Market
in Ajman, registering a four per cent
growth. Out of all the companies
across sectors, the segment of
education providers, including training,
educational consulting and liberal
professions, was the most active
last year with a 26 per cent growth
rate compared to 2019. Investments
and other activities in the technology
sector rose 20 per cent.
We also registered an uptick
during the first quarter of 2021. We
experienced a 33 per cent surge
in the number of newly registered
companies engaged in vital sectors
during the first three months of
this year compared to Q1 2020.
The percentage is equivalent to
492 new business organizations.
By sector, education, including
training academies, counselling and
freelancing, witnessed a 39 per cent
increase; technology, 23 per cent; and
health, 34 per cent.
However difficult the situations
may be, we don’t need to panic; we
need to remain calm and see how we
can contribute to the business. The
pandemic has fast-tracked technology
development and evolution. We must
train ourselves to be our best and
make use of these technologies. If we
don’t think ahead, someone else will.
What are the new initiatives and
opportunities coming from AFZ
to boost the incoming wave of
entrepreneurship?
In every business, we look at its
challenges and see how we can
launch the initiative to explore relevant
opportunities. In some of the initiatives
that we launched, we’ve noticed the
local community’s involvement. Firstly,
we wanted to introduce Ajman Free
Zone and its offered opportunities.
Secondly, we wanted to take advice
from their experiences and what
they would love to see in AFZ. There
is a drive and objective towards
sustainable development so we have
developed certain strategies related to
that as part of our initiatives. We want
to set the trend for people as well as
take available opportunities and bring
them here for our partners.
What challenges do you feel is the
current SME segment facing and
how is AFZ committed towards
facilitating them?
At AFZ, 56 per cent of AFZ’s total
purchases during the first quarter of
this year went to the needs of the SME
sector (31%) and other enterprises
licensed in the zone (25%). The figures
indicate our commitment to help in
their expansion coupled with our
mission to attract more investments to
Ajman and advance the diversification
of the national economy.
Please take note, however, that
we treat all businesses in AFZ as
our partners, and we love to take
active participation in the same. Out
of the other challenges that we have
come across from different genres of
businesses, the one that we found
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quite alarming was the financial
issues facing businesses.Hence,
we have collaborated with leading
banks such as Mashreq and RAK
Banks to provide them with exclusive
and preferential services. We’re
always inclined towards technology,
and introducing the best ones to our
partners has been one of our constant
efforts.
AFZ has taken some prompt
measures to move towards
sustainable energy sources. Would
you like to share some details and
statistics about the same?
When we talk about sustainable
energy sources, since we are on
the consumption side, we have
taken measures to reduce water
consumption using new technology.
Currently, we are the ones in control of
how much resources are being used. It
is also more important to introduce the
new suppliers to the market so that we
can make more sustainable policies
and deploy relevant technologies. The
sustainable development reports will
be coming soon, in which we have
explained the initiatives. The major
challenge is committing even though
we have so many countries interested
in this project.
How does AFZ facilitate and plan of
promoting the creative industries
of arts, culture, music, filming and
other?
Arts and culture are very important
aspects of our lives. I believe that
everything we do has an artistic touch
to it. We have been targeting certain
entrepreneurs who are into arts. I have
visited an artist who makes sculptures
and faces. We attract these people
and cater to their different needs.
Currently, there are a variety of cultural
art festivals, as such, we’ve introduced
these opportunities to the department.
Would you like to comment on the
technological infrastructure and
AFZ’s involvement in promoting
innovation in technology?
AFZ has been investing heavily
in technology and strongly believed
in the potential of tech and the kind
of opportunities that it can bring us.
As I mentioned earlier, one of the
main pillars of cluster development
is infrastructure, and technological
infrastructure is extremely important.
We are focusing on technology as
one of our target sectors. Many
services can be developed through
it like how robots are being used in
restaurants. Today, that attracts a lot
of attention. At AFZ, we have rolled
out the Robotic Process Automation
(RPA) System to automate 44 of our
services and reduce the waiting time.
The RPA System is designed to help
attract global investors to Ajman and
advance the emirate’s economic
growth and development.
You need to keep track and closely
monitor the improvements that can
be made using modern technological
tools. These tools can be used as
a platform to efficiently make the
company grow. Technology makes
things more efficient and easier.
Services can even be accessed
through mobile apps. So, this is
something we’re investigating and
planning to leverage.
A major strength of UAE is its
vivid and diversified form of
partnerships that it holds both
locally and internationally. Would
you like to comment on a few
of your remarkable business
partnerships?
I can’t pick one, I have to praise
them all! The reason being that there
is an objective behind helping every
one of them. There are two bodies: the
government and the private sector.
TECHNOLOGY IS ONE
OF THE MAIN SECTORS
WE ARE FOCUSING ON.
MANY SERVICES CAN BE
DEVELOPED THROUGH
IT LIKE IN RESTAURANTS
HOW ROBOTS ARE
BEING USED.
Each has its own requirements. This
is where we come in. We try to cater
to their needs and see what can be
done. Our partnerships with them are
very important to us, so we enhance
the different aspects of our ties with
them. We know from the expected
footfall that it is a huge opportunity
to show our work and achievements
and we need to contribute to what the
government is doing.
Some of our strategic public and
private partners, apart from the
previously mentioned RAK and
Mashreq Banks, include Ajman Bank,
Saudi German Hospital, Emirates Post
Group, I-insured company, Abu Dhabi
National Insurance Company, the
Ministry of Economy, the Economic
Development Department- Ajman,
Ajman Police, Ajman Chamber, and
Digital Government- Ajman, among
others.
Do you have any message to our
readers?
My message is that Ajman is a very
good place. The UAE is a very nice
place as well and I think we need to
contribute to the environment. It’s more
than our duty. It’s our responsibility to
this country to feel and live together
and figure out how to be supportive of
each other.
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ART OF CALLIGRAPHY
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ART OF CALLIGRAPHY
Arabic
Calligraphy
Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution
of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instrument. Modern
calligraphy ranges from functional inscriptions and designs to fine-art piece.
Being one of the world’s most ancient and respected art forms, calligraphy has
diminished in many parts of the world. But in Arabic culture, the more than
2,000-year-old tradition remains as vibrant and revered as ever.
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ART OF CALLIGRAPHY
A
rabic
calligraphy is
the artistic
practice
of writing and
calligraphy based on
the Arabic alphabet
It is known in Arabic as ‘khatt’ derived
from the word 'line', 'design', or
'construction'. Arabic calligraphy has
been known and appreciated for
its diversity and great potential for
development. In fact, it has been linked
in the Arabic civilization to various fields
such as religion, art, architecture,
education and craftsmanship, which in
return have played an important role in
its advancement.
Arabic calligraphy’s early
development was not a linear process.
A wide variety of scripts rose and fell
in popularity in regions as far-flung as
Damascus, Baghdad, Morocco, and
Spain. Kufic, named from the city of
Kufah in Iraq, was the first universal
script, and it dominated Arabic
calligraphy from the 7th to the 11th
century.
Another Arabic calligraphy script,
widely known was Naskh script, was
developed in the 10th century. Used to
copy books, especially the Holy Quran,
Naskh, which means “copy,” was later
refined by Islamic calligraphy master
Seyh Hamdullah. The Naskh Script
was traditionally used for long texts
and inscriptions and its use continues
till today in the design of printed arabic
books, due to its modern look and
cursive letters.
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Arabic calligraphy
is still today one
of the most widely
acknowledged arts
and continues to
develop both in
traditional methods
as well as in digital
and computergenerated
arts.
The traditional instrument
of the Islamic calligrapher is
the kalam, a pen normally made
of dried reed or bamboo. The ink is
often in colour and chosen so that
its intensity can vary greatly, creating
dynamism and movement in the letter
forms. Some styles are often written
using a metallic-tip pen.
While Arabic calligraphy is heavily
grounded in tradition, it serves as
inspiration for modern art. In fact,
many contemporary artists have
developed their own style and
techniques for Arabic calligraphy.
Modern artists may put their own
spin on traditional letterforms and
mediums, incorporating calligraphy
into jewelry and digital designs, or
using paint on canvas, rather than ink
on paper.
Arabic calligraphy is still today one
of the most widely acknowledged
arts and continues to develop both in
traditional methods as well as in digital
and computer-generated arts. Arabic
calligraphers from around the world
continue to develop their own styles
and artwork based on existing scripts
and their own letters and scripts.
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EXPERIENCE
The 5-star Radisson Blu
Hotel, Dubai Waterfront is
located in front of Dubai
Water Canal, providing
a stunning view and
glorified with amazing ambience. The
hotel features 432 rooms for business
or leisure travelers, complete with
free Wi-Fi and in-room coffee and tea
facilities. The meeting or conference
facilities cover 1,150 square
meters and include a spacious
outdoor terrace overlooking the
Burj Khalifa.
For Whom?
The hotel is very welcoming to
families as well as couples and
individuals.
Beautiful
Memories
and an
unforgettable
experience
at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Ambience and Room
My reservation was in a business
class suite. As I walked through the
entrance, I was taken into another
dimension full of sensory experience
of comfort and relaxation offering an
exquisite experience. After a warm
welcome by the team at the reception,
I was guided for my overnight stay
at the hotel, with all the necessary
information about the timings of the
pool, services and restaurants.
I checked in to my room late in the
afternoon. It was absolutely clean and
comfy with a king-sized bed. Adding
to it was the heart-wrenching view
of the waterfront. The living room
had a grand view of the Burj Khalifa
and hence I decided to spend some
time inside and ordered our food. I
received a sweet surprise which was
a fresh fruit salad. The food arrived
on time and was a generous portion
and we enjoyed every bit of it. After
the delicious meal I decided to go for
a walk near the pool where everyone
seemed to be enjoying their day and
the staff was extremely kind and
helpful.
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For dinner we moved to FireLake
grill restaurant. The view from
the restaurant was absolutely
breathtaking at night.
The staff were extremely
patient with us and helped us
order food and served
us shortly.
Restaurants and
Eateries:
The Hotel
offers a total of
four restaurants
and cafés to
indulge in original
experiences any time
of day. Making your
mornings memorable with
the vibrant breakfast spread
served at The Larder, look forward
to evenings of open-flame cooking
inspired by hearty Midwestern flavors
at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar.
Stop by the lobby-side hangout, Abraj,
for a caffeine kick and wholesome
snacks. I was extremely impressed
by the succulent options they had for
everyone.
For dinner we moved to FireLake
grill restaurant. The view from the
restaurant was breathtaking at night.
The staff was extremely patient with
us and helped us order food and
served us shortly.
For the afterdinner
elegance,
the Scottish-style
lounge Makar is a
must for whisky and
cigar aficionados.
Post dinner we
headed back to our
room. The morning
breakfast buffet is amazing
with a lot of options and even vegan
options. After taking some strolls
across the place, it was time to say
goodbye and we checked out of
the room with a lot of unforgettable
experience, beautiful memories and
a satisfied gut.
Radisson Blu Dubai Waterfront
undoubtedly offers a budget friendly,
very pleasing, kind and friendly stay.
A good option for your weekend’s
rejuvenation, business meets and
family get-outs.
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INSPIRE & EMPOWER
featured artist
Sophie Green
“Keep painting, drawing, and sculpting. Even if nobody is buying your art,
remain true to your mission and remind yourself why you are doing it every
day”, says Sophie Green
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Sophie Green is a British
artist residing currently
in England following the
trends of conservation
and wildlife art. Nature
is something close to her heart as
she believes that nature’s brilliant
glories enchant individuals and wake
up a special bond that has been
established way back by the creator.
Nature stirs one's mind with its
mystery and makes us reflect on the
ability that created it all.
She is an artist specialized in
Photorealism, also referred to as
superrealism. It is a genre established
by American author and art dealer
Louis K. Meisel in 1969. Artists usually
project pictures onto canvas to permit
the photographs to be captured with
preciseness and accuracy.
Being a self-taught artist, she
spent many years developing her
skills, before embarking on a fulltime
career as a fine artist. Sophie’s
art aims to raise awareness and
money for important conservational
causes and endangered species, a
very innovative and thoughtful way
to save lives of endangered species
and spread awareness.
When asked what is the one thing
that makes her feel proud, she adds
that she donates 10% of all her profits
and the profits of her company, Art
Basket, to conservation and wildlife
charities. She is a proud member of
the Artists for Conservation group
and regularly donates artwork and
money to help conservational efforts.
Sophie takes her inspiration from
mother earth which is so beautiful
and yet so vulnerable and is often
taken for granted every day. She
draws inspiration from the natural
world, and aims to make a difference
before it is too late.
She idolizes Joel Sartore and
Cristina Mittermeier since they are
advocates for the world conservation.
She feels that it is interesting to study
the styles and techniques of other
artists. However, it would still be
authentic for people to discover and
develop their own style and passion
while they are still in a safe and nonjudgmental
environment.
Sophie was able to thrive during
the recent pandemic, as during this
time she was able to hone her skills
and create a name for herself as she
started to paint more. She displays
her works on her Instagram page
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When asked what is the
one thing that makes
her feel proud, she
adds that she donates
10% of all her profits
and the profits of her
company, Art Basket,
to conservation and
wildlife charities.
@sophiegreenfineart.
She was also shortlisted for several
awards and won the People’s Choice
award in 2020, which she takes great
pride in. Her message to the fellow
artisans is, “Keep painting, drawing,
and sculpting. Even if nobody is
buying your art, remain true to your
mission and your passion and remind
yourself why you are doing it every
day. Once you are in alignment in this
way, everything else will flow.”
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WORLD EMOJI DAY
The first emoji ever
was created by
Shigetaka Kurita in
1999 when he worked
as an engineer at the
Japanese Mobile
Operator, NTT
Docomo.
World Emoji Day is
an annual unofficial
holiday occurring
on 17 July, intended
to celebrate emojis.
It is a global celebration of the digital
icon that has helped people around
the world express their emotions better.
When you are at a loss of words or
Emoji
WORLD
DAY
World Emoji Day is an
annual unofficial holiday
occurring on 17 July, intended
to celebrate emojis.
simply too lazy to type, you can convey
a wide range of emotions through just
a tap of your finger.
World Emoji Day, created by Jeremy
Burge celebrated on July 17 is also the
date on the calendar emoji on iPhone.
He is also known as the founder of
Emojipedia. Emojipedia is an emoji
reference website which documents
the meaning and common usage
of emoji characters in the Unicode
Standard. This event also marks the
day that Apple announces all upcoming
expansions to its emoji packs.
The main purpose of the day is to
promote the use of emojis and spread
the emoji for the enjoyment that they
bring to all of those around us. Emojis,
though being a small digital icon,
has become an integral part of our
conversation. For every feeling, there
is an emoji now. When we feel lazy
or when we are at a loss of
words, we simply use emojis
to express what we want.
The first emoji ever was
created by Shigetaka Kurita
in 1999 when he worked
as an engineer at the
Japanese Mobile
Operator, NTT
Docomo. It was
in the year 2010
that these emojis
gained
popularity
and came
to be
widely
used by
people
over the
world. The
origins of the word
emoji, also come from
Japanese – e (picture) and
moji (character).
The current creators of
emojis have released more
options that include gender-neutral
alternatives, skin tones all over the
spectrum and even representation of
accessibility like mechanical limbs,
hearing aids, etc. to make this form of
communication completely accessible.
The usage of emojis has become such
a common practice in popular culture
that it is hard to imagine not using them
now in our day-to-day lives.
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Hyperrealism
“Work everyday and produce a lot.
Good art promotes itself”,
says Fabiano Millani
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Fabiano Millani is a painter
born in São Paulo, Brazil.
He began his career at the
age of 17 when he took
up an artistic course with
Edegar Cavalheiro. This experience
made him realize his interest in
realism and propelled him to start
his artistic journey.
He then started his career as a
visual artist and administered a
drawing course in the municipality
of Santo Ângelo. “My interest in art
arose through observation. I always
enjoyed scribbling while waiting for
something or even during classes.
It was something intuitive which
emerged little by little and ended up
becoming indispensable in my daily
life”, says Millani.
In 2004, he broadened his
horizons and expanded his drawing
course to other cities in the region.
Simultaneously, he taught at
the 7th Academic Week of Arts,
Communication and Music at the
University of Passo Fundo. Millani
believes he is still at the beginning
of his work as the desire to learn
is still the same. In search of new
challenges, in 2005, he started his
first work on figurative style, painting
several canvases inspired by the
day to day life and experiences.
When asked about his style of
art, Millani says he doesn’t have
any fixed style. “I think I’m still
experimenting. Since I receive
several commissioned works, I end
up with a mix between abstract,
realism and hyperrealism.” He
believes that everything that is within
our eyes’ reach can be transformed
to art. Developing pieces brings
out a satisfaction that allows one
to always be open and explore new
styles.
The style of art he mainly focuses
on currently is Hyperrealism.
Hyperrealism is an art style that
uses photographic techniques
to simulate a real photograph.
Photographic slide projections or
multi-media projectors are used to
project images onto canvases and
rudimentary techniques such as
gridding may also be used to ensure
accuracy. The perception of the
human eye makes it impossible to
distinguish them from a real photo.
The majority of Millani’s hyperrealist
art are made from oil paints on
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For his artistic visual works, Millani has won
the top spots in several painting contests,
such as the one in Depósito de Subsistência
de Santo Ângelo, Batalhão de Comunicações
de Santo Ângelo, SESI’s Descobrindo Talentos
and Dessiner WordPress National Contest on
Realistic Drawings.
canvases.
In 2009, he built his own studio
where he works exclusively as a
visual artist and teaches painting
for around 60 students in person per
month. For his artistic visual works,
Millani has won the top spots in
several painting contests, such as
the one in Depósito de Subsistência
de Santo Ângelo, Batalhão de
Comunicações de Santo Ângelo,
SESI’s Descobrindo Talentos and
Dessiner WordPress National
Contest on Realistic Drawings.
Two of his paintings were even
published in the book ‘Bienal Cristal
de Talentos’ and one of his works
was published in ACRILEX Annual
Calendar.
From 2016 onwards Millani has
been conducting workshops, taking
the technique he developed to
several countries around the world,
such as Italy, Mexico, Argentina,
Qatar, Uruguay, Turkey, Brazil,
among others. Most of his works
are acquired by foreign clients from
various countries around the world.
Millani’s works are popular online
and, as of now, his viewership on
his Instagram handle @fabiano_
millani is a whopping 431,000 and
counting!
The secret of Millani’s success
is his hard work and dedication to
his craft. His message to readers
is “Work everyday and produce a
lot. Good art promotes itself.” Doing
what we love gives us a sense of
accomplishment as people and as
professionals.
For those who are starting in the
art industry, he has one tip. Place
your artwork in front of the mirror
and look at it in the perspective
of the viewer. This will make you
realize the mistakes that you may
have not had noticed because you
were too attached to what you are
developing. This will contribute to
your perception and will help to
improve on your works..
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French Artist JR’s new art installation leaves Effiel
Tower perched over ravine
An art installation has
created the optical
illusion that the French
capital’s Eiffel Tower is
perched precariously
over a rocky ravine. The artwork, by
the artist who uses the pseudonym
JR, is located at Place du Trocadéro
near the Palais de Chaillot.
The new work tricks the eye to
believe that Effiel Tower is perched
on a pair of cliffs. When a visitor
stands in the right spot, the artwork
in the foreground and the tower in
the background line up with each
Large queues of
people keen to take
pictures jumping
over the wouldbe
chasm have
formed near the
black-and-white
photomontage.
other, and the illusion is created.
Large queues of people keen to take
pictures jumping over the would-be
chasm have formed near the blackand-white
photomontage.
The Paris piece launches on the
eve of the mid-career survey, JR
Chronicles, billed as the largest solo
museum exhibition to date of the
artist’s works, which is due to launch
at the Saatchi Gallery in London
from June 4 to October 3.
The survey is an expanded
version of an exhibition shown at
the Brooklyn Museum in New York
in 2019. The show is due to include
Tehachapi (2019) which charts a
collaborative project co-created with
the inmates of a maximum-security
prison in California (JR pasted
338 strips of paper on the prison
yard floor, creating a vast mural of
prisoners and staff that is visible
from above).
In March, JR unveiled a work on
the façade of the Palazzo Strozzi in
Florence which created an illusion of
a 28m tall crack in the building which
shows the gallery in half. The art
installation was titled La Ferita.
Other notable works by the artist
include The Secret of the Great
Pyramid (2019), a large-scale illusory
collaborative piece created to mark
the 30th anniversary of the Louvre
Pyramid. JR also helped coordinate
the “Art and Image” project at the
École Kourtrajmé, a cinema school
founded by his longtime collaborator
and film director Ladj Ly.
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200-metre-long artwork displayed on a
hoarding in Jumeirah
Brand Dubai is the creative
arm of the Government
of Dubai Media Office
(GDMO) and they
collaborated with Dubai
Holding to bring us a 200-metre-long
fantastic work of art. The artwork is
launched under the Jumeirah Project.
The Jumeirah Project is an initiative
introduced in 2018 to raise the
area’s profile as a social and cultural
destination. With this artworks,
Brand Dubai intends to infuse a new
creative energy into the prominent
neighbourhood.
The artwork, created by 3D
international artist Juandres Vera,
measures 236×12 metre and displays
an image of a painting brush creating
long strokes of sea waves ridden by
surfers on a hoarding. The immersive
artwork, inspired by surfers on
Jumeira beach, allows viewers to be
part of a 3D illusion of them creating
the waves with a brush.
“Our partnership with Brand
Dubai will enable us to further drive
public engagement with art and
creativity across the city to help
enhance peoples’ happiness and
quality of life. We truly believe in the
positive, powerful impact of creative
expression on society. In line with
our mission to operate ‘For the
Good of Tomorrow’, we are proud to
continue playing a role in promoting
appreciation for art and artists and
enhancing the experience for the
community in all our destinations,”
Khalid Al Malik, Managing Director of
Dubai Holding, said.
The project is among several of
Dubai Holding’s ongoing initiatives
aimed at empowering the emirate’s
creative community as part of its
mandate to operate ‘For the Good of
Tomorrow’. Since the inauguration of
its Dubai Walls initiative in 2016, Dubai
Holding has rolled out various public
art projects across its destinations,
attractions and communities, allowing
the public to explore the works of
unique world-class artists.
Nehal Badri, Director of Brand
Dubai, said: “Brand Dubai is pleased
to partner with Dubai Holding to offer
We are proud to
continue playing a
role in promoting
appreciation for
art and artists and
enhancing the
experience for the
community in all our
destinations.
an exciting new public art experience
in the city that will help enhance
Dubai’s urban environment and
highlight the city’s thriving creative
culture. This project is in line with
the vision of His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Vice-President and Prime Minister
of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to
transform Dubai into an open-air
museum.”
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ART
ROLE OF
PUBLIC ART
IN SOCIETY
Art has the ability to express
the emotions and struggles of
the society and helps to cope
and overcome. It can inspire
and supply a less complicated
viewpoint providing people
with a clearer point of view on
concerning issues happening.
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ART
Art has the ability to
express the emotions
and struggles of the
society and helps to
cope and overcome.
It can inspire and supply a less
complicated viewpoint providing
people with a clearer point of view on
concerning issues happening. Art can
be an avenue designed to generate
impact, to alter somebody’s mindset,
make a change for the better and to
create a difference.
Public art adds huge worth to the
cultural, aesthetic, and economic
vitality of a community. It is a wellaccepted
principle that public art
contributes to a community’s identity,
fosters community pride and a way
of belonging, and enhances the
standard of life for its residents and
visitors.
Art often explores broad ideas or
themes, some more obvious than
others, and often reflects on the
time period in which it was created,
whether as a statement of support or
a reaction against something. This is
best portrayed in public art, especially
since everyone has access to it. Being
directly in the public sphere and not
confined to galleries or museum, art
enriches one’s physical atmosphere,
plazas, city buildings and colleges
to life. Creating collateral learning
environments opens eyes and minds,
raising public awareness regarding
vital community issues.
Cities with a vigorous and dynamic
cultural scene are a lot more engaging
to people and businesses. So, in a way,
cities gain real value through public
art. When done well, a public artwork
engages people in conversation that
can help in understanding historical
and cultural backgrounds. In a world
struggling with new ways to connect,
public art can make public spaces
more approachable and help with
public interaction.
ART CAN INSPIRE, RAISE
QUESTIONS, PROVOKE AND
EMPOWER – JUST WHAT IS
NEEDED TO ENACT SOCIAL
CHANGE. PAINTINGS,
SCULPTURES, TEXTILES
ALL HAVE SYMBOLIC
MEANINGS EMBEDDED
WITHIN THEM AND OFTEN
PLAY A ROLE IN BELIEFS
AND RITUALS.
Artists have made drawings,
paintings, sculptures and many other
objects to challenge assumptions,
to support causes, and to explore
deep personal questions. Throughout
history, art has been used for many
purposes, including permiting
individuals from different cultures
and backgrounds to communicate
with each other. Art can inspire, raise
questions, provoke and empower –
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just what is needed to enact social
change. Paintings, sculptures,
textiles all have symbolic meanings
embedded within them and often play
a role in beliefs and rituals.
Public art directly influences how
people see and connect with a
place, providing access to aesthetics
that support its identity and making
residents feel appreciated and
valued. Providing skilled opportunities
for artists, public art cultivates an
environment with which the artistic
class thrives. It also creates an
ecosystem that supports the artists
and other creatives by validating
them as important contributors to
the community. Public art not only
enhances the value of the community,
but also sends a message to its
people and to the visitors about what
the community stands for and what
they believe in.
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In honor of the UAE’s 50th anniversary, New York State
has declared December 2, 2021 as Emirati Day
New York State has named
December 2, 2021 as
Emirati Day in recognition
of the country’s upcoming
50th Anniversary. Dubaiborn
New York state Senator Kevin
Thomas made the announcement of
the resolution in a televised speech
in the state senate.
The legislator said that from
business and trade to fashion to
education, New York has strong ties
with the Emirates. New York is among
the most popular destinations for
Emirati students attending university,
and one of the top five US states in
terms of exports to the UAE.
Born in Dubai, Kevin Thomas
moved to New York in 1995 when
“I’m honoured to
stand and introduce
this legislative
resolution to
commemorate the
50th Independence
Day of the UAE by
declaring December
2, 2021, as Emirati
Day in New York
State,”
he was 10. “I’m honoured to stand
and introduce this legislative
resolution to commemorate the
50th Independence Day of the UAE
by declaring December 2, 2021,
as Emirati Day in New York State,”
Thomas said while addressing the
Senate.
“Their National Day, which is
celebrated on December 2 each
year, commemorates the founding
of the UAE. But this year, it’s a very
different type of celebration because
the country will be celebrating its
50th. President Sheikh Khalifa bin
Zayed Al Nahyan proclaimed 2021
as the 50th year, which represents
a defining moment in the country’s
history.” Thomas added.
Abdalla Shaheen, consul general
of the UAE in New York thanked
the senator for the honour. “This
December, the UAE will not only
celebrate its 50th anniversary –
we will also celebrate 50 years of
friendship with the State of New
York,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Strong business and trade ties,
coupled with a range of partnerships
through the arts, sports, and
education, are the foundation of this
close relationship. I thank Senator
Thomas for introducing a resolution
commemorating the UAE’s 50th
anniversary in New York State, which
reflects our shared understanding
that the friendship between the
UAE and New York is set to grow
from strength to strength in the
years ahead.”
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$200M renovation unveiled by Philadelphia
Museum of Art
The four-year renovation
and expansion of the
Philadelphia Museum of
Art has completed and
the museum unveiled its
results to the public. The expansion
plan was executed under the
architect Frank Gehry.
The museum was first designed by
Horace Trumbauer and Julian Abele
in 1928 and has massive columns
which resembles Greek Temples.
Gehry focused on buildings center,
leaving the façade of the landmark
Beaux Arts structure largely
untouched. The total budget of the
renovation was $233 Million which
was approved by the museum’s
board in 2004.
The renovation created a ninety
thousand square feet of gallery
space in the museum. An auditorium
which was introduced in the building
in 1959 was demolished replacing it
with Williams Forum which will serve
as an open public space boasting
forty-foot-high ceilings. Connecting
the museum’s ground floor to its
upper levels via two new sets of
staircases, the multistory forum will
host a wide range of activities. The
new space also provides an ideal
setting for large-scale artworks, with
installations by Teresita Fernández,
The museum was first designed by
Horace Trumbauer and Julian Abele in
1928 and has massive columns which
resembles Greek Temples.
El Anatsui, and Do Ho Suh planned.
Additional changes include the
rebuilding of the museum’s West
Terrace, which features integrated
ramps improving accessibility;
the restoration of a tiled walkway
spanning the breadth of the
museum; and the renovation of
Lenfest Hall, which connects with the
new forum, allowing for better visitor
circulation throughout the building.
Areas formerly housing offices, a
restaurant, and a shop have been
converted into the Robert L. McNeil
Jr. Galleries, which will focus on early
American art of Philadelphia, and
the Daniel W. Dietrich II Galleries,
which will host contemporary work
by the city’s artists.
The next phase of the museum’s
restoration is slated to take place
following a future round of fundraising,
and will include an eighty-thousandsquare-foot
expansion beneath the
museum’s East Terrace.
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featured artist
Fateme Shahidi
“Reinforce your self-confidence and believe that your art looks like your
finger print. Don’t compare yourself with others!”, says Fateme Shahidi.
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Fateme Shahidi is an artist
from Iran specializing in
color pencil drawing and
sketching. An analogy says
that the art of sketching
is to the picturesque traveler, what
the art of writing is to the scholar.
Sketches are either taken from the
imagination, or from nature. When the
imaginary sketch proceeds from the
hands of a master, it is very valuable.
The imagination of an artist or a
painter, is filled with all the elegant
forms and striking effects. These, like
a magician, are at pleasure with a
wave of a hand; bringing before the
eye, something magical.
Shahidi follows the trends of
hyperrealism in her artworks.
Hyperrealism is an art that includes
the real world’s extremely realistic
surroundings in an unusual, different,
and appealing manner that creates a
false reality for the audience.
Her art mainly focuses on the
sense of minute details. She is this
meticulous because she was able
to grow her career on her own. She
developed her career by reading
articles and watching tutorials, which
are the best way to help people
learn on their own. After quite some
time, while focusing on building her
artistic career, she also started to
share her talents and creativity with
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She believes that
the pandemic was a
golden time for her,
because it was during
the pandemic that
she started focusing
on art professionally
and concentrated
on improving her
technique and
styles.
other people by teaching them her
techniques. This helps her keep up
with the trends in the arts industry.
She takes great pride when most
people tell her that the expressions
and feeling through the portraits
she creates, especially the eyes
of the portrait, look extremely real
and lifelike. She believes that the
pandemic was a golden time for her,
because it was during the pandemic
that she started focusing on art
professionally and concentrated on
improving her technique and styles.
She promotes her works on her
Instagram page @_moonartgallery_.
Her message to the fellow artists is,
“Reinforce your self-confidence and
believe that your art looks like your
finger print. Don’t compare yourself
with others! Try to be impressive and
express your attitude through your
artworks.”
Sheila Giovanni is Fateme’s color
pencil idol in hyperrealism, but the
greatest inspiration she believes,
is the future version of herself. The
futures is what everyone should
believe in and look forward to because
it will be able to help us be better than
who we were yesterday and try to find
new ways to love ourselves more.
Shahidi is an aspiring artist who was
able to believe in herself by investing
time and effort in specializing her craft.
She believes that art is important
especially during these days because
art helps people to improve their
creativity. The time spent making
art gives you inner peace and
calms you.
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SPECIAL DAY
World
Population Day
World Population Day is observed on July 11 every year.
The day which is being
celebrated for over three
decades, is meant to
raise awareness about
solutions related to the
issues of a growing population. It
is aimed to shift the focus towards
the urgency and the significance of
issues related to population.
The World Population Day was
established by the Governing Council
of the United Nations Development
Programme in 1989. By resolution
45/216 of December
1990, the UN
General Assembly decided to
continue observing World Population
Day to enhance awareness of
population issues, including their
relations to the environment and
development.
It was first marked on 11 July 1990 in
more than 90 countries. Since then, a
number of United Nations Population
Fund (UNFPA) country offices and
other organizations and institutions
commemorate World Population Day,
in partnership with governments and
civil society.
The day is
significant because it highlights the
problems of overpopulation, raises
awareness about the effects of
overpopulation on the environment
and development. It also talks about
the health problems faced by child
bearing women and the importance
of family planning, gender equality,
poverty, maternal health and human
rights.
The day was inspired by the public
interest in Five Billion Day on July 11,
1987, the approximate date on which
the world’s population reached five
billion people. The world has come
a long way since then. As of June
2021, according to the worldmeters
website, the world population has
hit an all-time high at 7.9 billion
people.
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Expo 2020 Dubai unveils the Women’s Pavilion in
collaboration with Cartier
Celebrating
the significant
contributions of
women, the pavilion
will demonstrate an
important principle:
when women thrive,
all of humanity
thrives.
Expo 2020 Dubai has
reaffirmed its commitment
to gender equality and
female empowerment,
unveiling creative content
and programming for the Women’s
Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier.
Taking place in Dubai from 1
October 2021 to 31 March 2022 next
year, the Women’s Pavilion will host
an array of events, programming
and meaningful dialogues that will
not only enhance knowledge and
understanding of gender equality
and women’s empowerment, but
also invites visitors from around the
world to join the making of a new
world.
Celebrating the significant
contributions of women, the pavilion
will demonstrate an important
principle: when women thrive, all
of humanity thrives. It will highlight
important contributions women have
made in advancing societies, as well
as the challenges women still face,
especially as the world navigates
through the COVID-19 pandemic
and works toward a more sustainable
future.
Breaking stereotypes and
deconstructing misconceptions on
women’s roles, the pavilion will raise
awareness by showcasing both
female and male contributors to
women’s empowerment and gender
equality, inspiring visitors of all ages
to become change-makers within
their own communities and beyond.
Reem Al Hashimy, director general
of Expo 2020 Dubai, and Cyrille
Vigneron, chief executive of Cartier
International, discussed Expo 2020’s
role in offering a global platform to
empower women and girls and to
drive awareness of the Sustainable
Development Goal of gender
equality and women’s empowerment
during a conversation with Becky
Anderson, anchor for CNN.
Across the six months of Expo, the
Women’s Pavilion will host an array of
events, programming and meaningful
dialogues that will not only enhance
knowledge and understanding
of gender equality and women’s
empowerment, but also drive
tangible, collaborative action that can
be shared with the world.
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Gucci sells its first NFT for $25,000 in an online
auction hosted by Christie’s
As the former sales
have been presented
in collaboration with
artists and estates,
Christie’s collaboration
with the luxury brand
Gucci marks a new
kind of offering in the
crypto-art space at
auction.
Aria” was
launched in honor
of the Italian
brand’s 100-
“Gucci
year anniversary.
The 15-and-a-half minute video
that inspired the NFT features a
dream-like, post-COVID clubbing
experience. The show features the
many aspects and layers of Gucci’s
legacy, establishing it as a perfect
basis for Gucci’s first NFT.
Multiple luxury brands have turned
to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The
new, buzzy tech creates a noninterchangeable
receipt for any digital
artwork, video, piece of music or
rendering, marking each digital asset
as unique and verifiable. NFTs allow
other forms of creative digital work
to be fused into the world of fashion,
surpassing the limitations of the
physical world by existing in a digital
space.
Christie’s has been a pioneer
auction house to facilitate NFTs
sales. The house’s sale of Beeple’s
Everydays: the First 5000 Days
(2008–21) for $69 million in March
was an unprecedented landmark
that made Beeple the third-mostexpensive
living artist.
Since then, Christie’s has rolled out
other NFT sales to attract an emerging
class of crypto-wealthy buyers. As the
former sales have been presented
in collaboration with artists and
estates, Christie’s collaboration with
the luxury brand Gucci marks a new
kind of offering in the crypto-art
space at auction.
The “Proof of Sovereignty” sale,
which is curated by anonymous
digital artist Lady PheOnix with
Christie’s contemporary art specialist
Noah Davis, also includes digital
offerings by formidable media artists
such as Jenny Holzer, Urs Fischer,
Gerald Laing, and Nam June Paik.
For this sale, Davis is placing stock
in the potential for NFTs to further
disrupt the art world. In a statement,
Davis said, “It’s going to change the
way artists make art, and the way
every creative industry operates, by
democratizing access to information,
diminishing opacity in favor of
transparency, and empowering
creative people everywhere.”
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Jewels of
Emirates
Show
The second edition of
‘Jewels of Emirates’
show under the theme
“Glamour of Beauty” was
held from June 30, 2021
to July 3, 2021. The four-day event
was organized by the Expo Centre
Sharjah with the support of the
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (SCCI).
Jewels of Emirates Show is the
first Emirati exhibition specialising
in diamond jewellery, gold jewellery,
silver jewellery, pearl and gemstones,
luxury watches, perfumes, and
fragrances. The event provided a
unique platform for showcasing
traditional and modern gold and silver
sets and the latest designs of watches,
diamonds, and gemstones. It also
included a special section for famous
local brands of perfumes, fragrances,
and Arab and International scents.
The show witnessed a heavy
turnout of visitors flocking to the event
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Visitors of the show have also had the
opportunity to view the latest fashion designs
and collections of jewelry, watches and goldware
showcased by the most prestigious local brands.
They were also able to take part in raffle draws
to win valuable prizes and gifts.
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deals and attractive offers by over
100 exhibiting companies along with
the most well-known jewelry and gold
designers both locally and globally.
Visitors of the show have also had
the opportunity to view the latest
fashion designs and collections
of jewelry, watches and goldware
showcased by the most prestigious
local brands. They were also able
to take part in raffle draws to win
valuable prizes and gifts.
The four-day event has effectively
stimulated the gold and jewellery
trade and resulted in several worthy
deals, as confirmed by the majority
of the exhibitors, who emphasized
that the show helped them achieve
rewarding returns and great sales
exceeding their expectations.
Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of
Expo Centre Sharjah, emphasised
that the number of exhibitors in
the latest edition of the show has
exceeded 100, adding that the centre
experienced a noticeable growth in
the number of visitors and exhibitors
compared to the first edition. These
are positive signs that reflect the
distinction and importance of the
show within the industry, he said.
Lauding the distinguished public
turnout witnessed by the show,
Sultan Shattaf, Director of Sales and
Marketing Department, Expo centre
Sharjah stated that the incentives
provided by the centre to support
companies contributed greatly to
motivating the public to visit the show
and avail of the exciting deals and
attractive offers available.
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Rizwan Sajan
Founder and Chairman of Danube Group
started it as a small trading firm in 1993 which has evolved and expanded, over the last
25 years, into a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate. Danube Group’s operation is dominated
by two main segments- Building Materials FZCO and Danube Home (Home Interior/
Décor Solutions), which brings together a variety of state-of-the-art products available
at showrooms strewn across the MENA region. Under Sajan's leadership, the company
has charted a path that transformed from being just one shop with one employee to an
employee strength of over 3,600 people in 50+ locations spread across 10 countries. From
struggling to get a monthly job of $100 to a founder of a multi-billion-dollar venture, here is
an excerpt of Sajan’s interaction with Magzoid.
Exclusive to Magzoid
You have prominently
established yourself
as a seasoned
entrepreneur and
businessman. We
would like to know about your
very first step in the world of
entrepreneurship.
My life story is of an ordinary man
whose experience has been full of
adversities and hardships, which
has molded me into what I am today.
In my opinion, the thing that turned
my goals of running my business
into reality was that I never let the
challenges deter me from pursuing
what I desired. On the contrary,
they have always intensified my
willingness to achieve them. I started
as an entrepreneur when I was 13
when my parents could only afford to
pay for my schooling but didn’t have
the money for the bus or to have food
from the canteen. So, to make that
extra buck, I started selling books to
my friends, crackers during Diwali,
rakhi during Raksha Bandhan and
what not. Possibly those would be
my early stepping stones which did
mold me to thrive for setting up my
own business. My true step towards
entrepreneurship started when I
raised my business empire from a
two-member (me and my wife) team
to the place where you can see it
now. It’s a dream come true for me in
every sense.
How did you choose the industry
that you want to cater to and grow
up to where you are now?
I started my career at a building
materials trading organization in
Kuwait back in the 1980s. I was hired
to help the management in their
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day-to-day sales activities. Being a
quick learner, I learnt the tricks of
the trade very fast, so much, that
the management started to trust me
with additional responsibilities. Soon
after, I started to run the business on
a daily basis with the guidance of the
owner. The business continued to
grow and I played a crucial role in the
company’s growth.
However, the Iraq-Kuwait war in
1990-1991 changed everything. We
had to leave the business and Kuwait
forever in 1991, and relocated back
to Mumbai. Then about a year later, I
decided to try my luck in the UAE – a
land of opportunities.
Here, I joined a building materials
company as a sales person and
quickly started to obtain so many
orders that the company did not have
the means to handle them. But I did
not want to lose the orders. So, I
started sourcing supplies from other
bigger companies and supplied to
the buyers. This way, I accumulated
some capital, which I invested in, to
establish Danube Building Materials
– as a small shop.
With the kind of experience
that you have, I’m sure you must
have come across a lot. But, would
you like to talk about any specific
challenging situation that you
had faced and how did you
overcome it?
I have faced all the typical
challenges that all entrepreneurs
face in general. However, the initial
success in selling products and
collecting cheques had made it
relatively easy for me. One of the
key challenges was to cope with the
rising demand in building materials
due to the unprecedented boom in
real estate and construction. You
need to have a very efficient team in
order to manage the growth. Luckily,
I am blessed with a very agile and
efficient team that managed the
growth year after year, as well as
managed challenging situation when
the economy slowed down.
You have been dealing with many
businesses simultaneously and
have successfully managed every
one of them paving the path
towards immense growth. What
according to you were the most
important things to make this
possible?
I strongly believe that, in order to
make any business turn profitable,
you must be able to evaluate the
failures you might encounter. I have
seen many failures, but that has
never deterred me from not pushing
through. If you want to grow, you
need to trust people. Many times,
I have seen that when you start
looking out for the people, you find
them working better than you. It’s
just that you need to make sure the
process is controlled and the vision
you have is conveyed to them and
they resonate it well. For me figuring
out the right people and delegating
them, empowering them and training
them has worked like wonders. I
credit my group’s success to my team
who has been my biggest strength to
help me scale new heights.
I HAVE FACED ALL THE
TYPICAL CHALLENGES THAT
ALL ENTREPRENEURS FACE
IN GENERAL. HOWEVER,
THE INITIAL SUCCESS IN
SELLING PRODUCTS AND
COLLECTING CHEQUES HAD
MADE IT RELATIVELY EASY
FOR ME.
As a visionary, how do you foresee
the hospitality and real estate
industries?
Both these industries are going to
see a new dawn of light very shortly.
Dubai, in specific has been marketed
so well across the globe, to instantiate,
the current handling of the pandemic
by the government, a lot of people are
looking forward to relocate to the UAE.
This will definitely boost the economy
which will in turn see a rise in the
commercial activity across the board.
Hotels and commercial establishments
would need to scale their operations
and refurbish their existing venues to
match the inflow of demand. We, as
a brand, saw this gap in the market
3 years back and launched Danube
Hospitality Solutions, which will cater
to the hospitality industry. As for real
estate, we are budget players and our
offerings are now being tapped by 1st
time buyers and even investors who
are looking for a well-known budget
proposition to invest into.
Pandemic has been a major
setback for many. What is your
take on that?
We have navigated through a
number of crises in the past. Having
an inherent culture of managing
business more pragmatically, I
believe there are opportunities within
every challenge and you need to
have the foresight to understand that.
In a crisis, one door might close,
but multiple doors open. Besides,
we are financially a conservative
organization with almost zero
leverage. We do not bite more than
we can chew – so the risks remain
manageable.
However, COVID-19 was like no
other. It has a different magnitude.
It changed the way we operate.
We were quick to take a hold of
the situation – our inventory, order
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backlogs – and above all, employees
health, safety and well-being.
To sustain business, we temporarily
reduced their salary, and then started
paying full salary as soon as the
businesses reopened in July 2020.
In fact, we repaid the 30 percent
as soon as the income flow had
resumed. Now, we are back again,
growing.
With Expo 2020 nearing, there’s
a lot of momentum gaining all
across. How’s Danube planning
for it?
Expo is going to be a big boon for
the UAE’s economy. The estimate
for the number of people coming to
the UAE was around 25 million; but
because of the crisis, I still feel 15+
million will definitely come. Imagine
15-25 million people coming over
here and around 10 percent of the
people decide to buy a property,
which is around 2 million people.
Even if only 1 percent of the 15-25
million actually buy a property, we
are talking about 150,000 to 200,000
apartments or villas being bought
after the expo, which is a big boon.
As the real estate market in Dubai
matures, developers are faced with
making choices on the portfolio
and their ability to sell them, based
on the market dynamics and the
demand-supply situation. There used
to be a limited range of choice for
the developers in the olden days.
However, as market matures, the
option also widens.
Real estate is a long-term business.
It is important to plan, build, market
and sell the properties accordingly.
We have launched more than 6,100
residential units in the affordable
homes since the launch of Danube
Properties seven years ago and
sold all of them due to these four
factors. Some of these projects were
launched during long, hot summer
time and around the holy month
of Ramadan – not the ideal time to
launch properties. However, we were
able to sell it successfully.
So, as a developer, I will continue
to bet on affordable homes.
According to you, what are the
probable impacts and outcomes
of Expo 2020?
Expo 2020 will definitely work well
to raise the investor confidence and
the demand for real estate, hospitality,
trade and tourism in the region. It is a
big opportunity for UAE to bring in a
lot of value and touristic attractions
which will provide the biggest boost
to the UAE’s economy, which is way
ahead of other economies in terms
of the post pandemic recovery. The
hospitality, real estate, restaurants,
rental cars industries will benefit
massively from it and will bring
everything back to the pre-covid level.
What advice do you have for young
and budding entrepreneurs?
Believe in yourself. Make sure
your business fulfills a need or a
gap in the society – and build the
business around it. Be honest, be
truthful and face situations boldly.
Don’t be afraid of failure. Let failure
not define you. You should be defined
by your integrity. Work for a cause,
not money. Success will come and
money will flow.
What according to you are the new
areas of business where you see
potential in?
As an entrepreneur, I always
look for business opportunities
and wherever I can contribute to
the UAE economy. We are always
on the lookout for new business
opportunities. We only engage when
we are sure about the opportunities
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.
MAKE SURE YOUR
BUSINESS FULFILLS
A NEED OR A GAP IN
THE SOCIETY – AND
BUILD THE BUSINESS
AROUND IT. BE HONEST,
BE TRUTHFUL AND FACE
SITUATIONS BOLDLY.
and our ability to steer that business
into a profitable venture.
As I have mentioned, we recently
launched and expanded our
hospitality division and we would like
that division to stabilize and mature
before we look into any new industry.
I sense the service, entertainment,
hospitality and leisure industries
will see a new lease of life with the
relaxing of the Covid-19 protocols
and we are looking at these industries
with a microscope and are already
making a headway into each of them.
What are the other things that you
get involved in during your leisure
hours?
I am at a phase of life where by I
believe health is wealth. I make sure
I clock in a swim to get my daily dose
of endorphins for the day. Also, in my
leisure I enjoy entertaining friends
and socializing which keeps my
calendar pretty full.
What message do you have for
our readers?
Life is a curveball. You do not find
the happy life, you make it. So, follow
your dreams, do your thing with as
much love and integrity as possible
and leave the rest in the hands of the
creator.
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Italian artist Salvatore Garau sells invisible art
for $18,300
Lo Sono went up for sale in May at the
Italian auction house Art-Rite. The pre-sale
estimate valued the piece between €6,000-
9,000, but competing bidders pushed the
price tag to €15,000.
Italian artist Salvatore Garau sold
an “immaterial sculpture”—which
is to say that it doesn’t exist for
€15,000 ($18,300). The artwork
titled Io Sono, or “I am”, can be
described as invisible or simply
as nothing. It does not exist in any
material form. Though Garau did not
describe it as such and explained
the concept behind the piece to
publication Diario AS.
“The vacuum is nothing more than
a space full of energy, and even
if we empty it and there is nothing
left, according to the Heisenberg
uncertainty principle, that nothing
has a weight,” he said. “Therefore,
it has energy that is condensed and
transformed into particles, that is,
into us.”
Lo Sono went up for sale in May
at the Italian auction house Art-Rite.
The pre-sale estimate valued the
piece between €6,000-9,000, but
competing bidders pushed the price
tag to €15,000.
The buyer received a certificate
of authenticity signed and stamped
by Garau, along with instructions on
how to display the work, specifically,
to exhibit in a space measuring fiveby-five-feet,
unobstructed by other
objects.
While the artwork and its price
may raise some eyebrows or induce
a chuckle, the artist insists on his
ideas, explaining that exhibiting the
sculpture in a space concentrates
a “density of thoughts at a precise
point”.
Lo Sono isn’t the only artwork of its
kind in Garau’s oeuvre. In February of
this year, at the Piazza Della Scala in
Milan, the artist exhibited BUDDHA
IN CONTEMPLATION, a similarly
invisible sculpture demarcated by a
square of tape on a cobble-stoned
walkway. Meanwhile, this week, he
installed AFRODITE CRIES in front
of the New York City stock exchange.
The effort, evidenced by an empty
white circle, was supported by the
Italian Cultural Institute.
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Iconic “Doge” meme NFT sold for $4M at an
auction at Zora
An NFT (non-fungible
token) of “Doge,”
the Shiba Inu image
that’s been one of the
internet’s most famous
memes, made history after it sold
for more than $4 million, making it
the most expensive meme NFT of
all time. A portion of the proceeds
from the sale of the NFT will go
toward several charities, including
the Japanese Red Cross Society
and the World Food Programme.
A bidder named @pleasrdao
claimed the NFT with a final bid of
1,696.9 Ethereum, a cryptocurrency
worth approximately $4 million,
according to the Doge auction site.
“We’re so happy to be a part of
this milestone in internet history. If
The Doge meme
which is one
of the most
iconic memes in
internet history,
had previously
won Know Your
Meme’s ‘Meme
of the Decade’
award in
December 2019.
any meme deserved to be the new
meme NFT record holder, it’s Doge,”
said Don Caldwell, editor-in-chief of
the internet meme database Know
Your Meme, which certified Doge
ahead of the auction to ensure that
the meme was being sold by its
rightful owner.
The Doge meme which is one of
the most iconic memes in internet
history, had previously won Know
Your Meme’s ‘Meme of the Decade’
award in December 2019.
The meme was offered by Atsuko
Sato, the owner of Kabosu, the
dog from the image. The auction
ran for three days before being
sold to @pleasrdao. @pleasrdao
had a bidding war against @
twodollahotdoge for the meme at
the auction at Zora which raised the
price of the meme.
Doge’s popularity has had a
recent resurgence due to Dogecoin,
the cryptocurrency branded after
the meme. Although Dogecoin has
been around for several years, it
spiked in popularity after Tesla CEO
Elon Musk endorsed it on social
media this year.
Other memes that rival Doge
include “Disaster Girl,” which sold
for 180 of Ethereum, worth roughly
$430,000 at the time of sale, and
“Overly Attached Girlfriend,” which
sold for 200 Ethereum, worth roughly
$482,000 at the time, according
to the auction site Foundation. An
NFT of “Pepe the Frog” sold for
roughly $1 million, according to The
Washington Post.
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Expo 2020’s first permanent public
artwork unveiled
A
large iridescent, oil
drill-shaped sculpture
by Kuwaiti artist
Monira Al Qadiri has
launched Expo 2020
Dubai’s Public Art Programme,
which brings together 11 leading
artists from the UAE and around
the world. Alongside Al Qadiri, the
commissioned artists are Hamra
Abbas, Afra Al Dhaheri, Shaikha Al
Mazrou, Abdullah Al Saadi, Asma
Belhamar, Olafur Eliasson, Nadia
Kaabi-Linke, Khalil Rabah, Yinka
Shonibare and Haegue Yang.
The 11 contemporary artworks
The 11
contemporary
artworks will form
a creative journey
around Expo 2020’s
public spaces and
will live on as part
of the future city of
District 2020.
will form a creative journey around
Expo 2020’s public spaces and
will live on as part of the future
city of District 2020. The Public Art
Programme of Expo 2020 Dubai
takes inspiration from the famous
Arab mathematician, astronomer,
and physicist Ibn Al Haytham’s
seminal work, Book of Optics (c.
11th century).
Tarek Abou El Fetouh, Public Art
Curator, Expo 2020 Dubai, said:
“We are thrilled to be launching the
Public Art Programme with Chimera
by artist Monira Al Qadiri. Her bold
sculpture with its magnified size
and reflective colour makes it seem
like a futuristic creature from outer
space. Through this sculpture, the
artist attempts to merge the preand
post-oil eras into one body.
She creates aesthetic connections
between pearls and oil, through
their colour, materiality, symbolism,
ecology and economy in order to
reimagine the past, present and
future of the wider Gulf region”.
Monira Al Qadiri, Artist, said: “I am
very proud to be among the 11 artists
from around the world selected to be
part of this programme that invites
visitors to access new perspectives
through art in public space.”
Located across the Opportunity,
Mobility and Sustainability districts
and Expo 2020’s two parks, the
artworks will form landmarks
on-site and become a permanent
part of District 2020, a model global
community for the future that will
evolve from Expo 2020.
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The 100-day plan to develop Al Quoz Creative
Zone approved
“This is a pioneering
project with
ambitious goals,
and we want it to be
the best model for a
creative ecosystem
locally and globally.
Dubai has approved a
proposal to develop the
Al Quoz Creative Zone
into a global creative hub
for creative professionals
and entrepreneurs. The 100-day
plan consists of comprehensive
development to make Dubai the
world’s best city for artists and
creative talent to work and live.
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint
Mohammed, chairperson of the
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority
(Dubai Culture), expressed her
confidence in the ability of committee
and executive team members of
the Al Quoz Creative Zone to work
together effectively to develop the
project in accordance with the high
standards outlined in its project plan.
“This is a pioneering project with
ambitious goals, and we want it
to be the best model for a creative
ecosystem locally and globally. We
have a clear vision to accomplish this
unique national project in line with
the vision of His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
who continues to inspire us with
his leadership and unique forwardthinking
philosophy in shaping the
future,” Sheikha Latifa said.
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa
emphasized Dubai’s commitment
to implement this unique national
project in the best possible way in
line with the vision of His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President, Prime
Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to make
Dubai a global capital of the creative
economy by 2025.
Within 100 days, studies will be
done; a multi-use space model
will be developed; activities will be
identified; mobility will be planned;
and recommendations will be made,
among other priorities.
The infrastructure development
project team will be headed by
Hussain Al Banna from the emirate’s
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
and includes representatives from
the Dubai Municipality, Wasl Asset
Management Group and Dubai
Culture.
The RTA is ready to support
the Al Quoz Creative Zone with a
series of projects that aim to ease
people’s movement within the area,
said Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer,
director-general of the RTA and vicechairman
of the zone’s committee.
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el Seed unveiled new ‘Love’ sculpture that
appeared at Italy’s Duomo of Milan
A
new sculpture by eL
Seed appeared in front
of Italy’s landmark
Duomo of Milan. The
artwork read “hob”, which
is Arabic for “love”.
eL Seed is a French-Tunisian
street artist whose works incorporate
traditional Arabic calligraphy, a style
he calls calligraffiti. Since the 2011
Tunisian revolution, eL Seed has
consciously used his art as a tool of
political expression
“That’s the essence of my work
– that it’s ephemeral,” says the
Tunisian-French artist, who works
in Dubai. “It’s there for one week,
one day, one hour. And after that a
souvenir stays in your mind.”
The work was a part of El Seed’s
exhibition titled Templates of Love
which closed in April, at the city’s
Galleria Patricia Armocida, but he
shared it for the first time with the
public on social media last week.
The exhibition featured the artist’s
abstracted, open approach to
calligraphy portraying 50 ways of
saying Love in Arabic Language. The
blue sculpture, made in fibreglass
and depicting the Arabic letters for
“h” and “b” in a winding teardrop
shape, was the centrepiece of the
room.
“Love is such a universal thing
and we wanted to see how it could
be expressed in different cultures,
like in Senegal, Japan, Panama and
Italy,” eL Seed recalls. “But because
of Covid restrictions, we couldn’t do
it.”
The sculpture, also called
Template of Love, was sold to a
“Love is such a universal thing and we wanted
to see how it could be expressed in different
cultures, like in Senegal, Japan, Panama and
Italy,” eL Seed recalls. “But because of Covid
restrictions, we couldn’t do it.”
private collector, but eL Seed and his
team arranged for it to be installed in
front of the majestic Duomo for one
last outing.
“The cathedral took six centuries to
build – it’s really a labour of love. This
was a tribute to that,” he explains.
“And the conversation between
the Duomo’s Gothic architecture
features and the modern calligraphy
worked really well.”
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Edgar Degas was so fascinated with ballet dancers that he became obsessed
with representing them in his art. It is estimated Degas made approximately 1500
paintings, pastels, prints and drawings of dancers.
The famous human-like Halloween pumpkins were
created by Ray Villafane (b. 1969). He is called the Picasso
of Pumpkin Carving.
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Even though he was nominated for an Oscar in 2011,
was named Person of the Year in 2014 and won many
awards, no-one knows the real name of the world’s most
famous graffiti artist, Banksy.
The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows; it was the fashion in
Renaissance Florence to shave them off.
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ARTIST FEATURE
Gone With the Wind
KEN KUNG solo exhibition
Ken Kung is a photographer
based in Hong Kong, a
multicultural city globally
known for its mixture
of West and East. This
mix gave him a special vision while
growing up. Starting photography at
the age of 8 after receiving a camera
from his father, Ken followed his
intuition to capture every valuable
moment of society and then gradually
developed a spiritual minimalist art
style.
Ken’s solo exhibition ‘Gone with
the wind’ took place from 11 June,
2021 - 3 July, 2021 at MUSE Art and
Books in Hong Kong.
“I started exploring the new
meaning of the Hong Kong landscape
in the contemporary spiritual aspect,
and re-examining life in another
dimension. I retrieved the memories
from the past in this TinyHongKong
Collection and represented my love
to the old Hong Kong. The artworks
exhibited combines images with
AI algorithms and highlights the
meaning of the art world from my
eyes”, Ken says.
Without any formal education in
Art, Ken studied Philosophy and
Art by himself. He believes that the
essence of art can drive people's
mindset and inspire their soul, and it
is a channel for expressing creativity
and emotions.
Each artwork has a special story,
just like human's life. Through these
stories, we can create a better
world.
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INTERVIEW
"From the
Scriptto the
BIG SCREEN,
a producer's angle of the entire journey
of a movie, with Elijah Long"
Elijah Long, an American film actor turned
producer and writer has produced blockbusters
like Rambo, Tesla and many others. Born and
brought up in Chicago, Elijah became the first
African American to join Rambo as an executive
producer. Starting his journey in front of the
camera, he got to a place where he is today
when he learned about his career inclination
as he felt more at home when he was behind
the cameras. Long’s strong belief in teamwork
and in creating something different has earned
him the success that he desires for. Here’s a
small and very interesting discussion with Elijah
where he throws light on the producer’s view of
a film from a script to the big screen. As you read
it, you’d know that it’s not just putting in money
but an innumerable number of hidden elements
that stays off the screen.
Exclusive to Magzoid
How did your journey as a
producer begin?
My journey as a
producer began with a
thought that clicked me
while being in front of the camera as
an actor. When you are on the set, you
see groups of people working so hard
and doing their jobs relentlessly. This
made me realize the importance of
all the other elements in order for me
to do my job as an actor. It made me
more interested to find out a deeper
level of filmmaking so I decided to
write a script. I wrote one and to my
surprise, people started liking it.
That marked the turning point within
me. I wanted to see the script on the
screen. And that’s how it all began.
Among the movies that you have
made, which one is your personal
favorite and why?
I will have to say, it’s Rambo with
Sylvester Stallone. I’m glad to be
a part of that project. I remember
watching that movie as a kid with my
father, from there to become the first
black producer to be on the franchise
of the Rambo, it was a history made. I
brought my partner Dorman Radcliffe,
along as well. We were the first black
producers to be a part of the franchise
of Rambo.
We would like to know the process
of movie-making in the view of a
producer.
Well, there are so many different
ways. One of the ways is the producer
knowing a highly popular actor. The
main thing the producer needs to
do is have relationships, because
if you don't know anybody you can’t
get anything to produce. I always
tell people to not burn bridges. The
people that may be on the lowest
level when you come in, within no
time, could be at the top. So, nobody
is big or small; everyone is equal.
Everybody is a part of the movie.
Everybody is needed. Only after all
these efforts can we see a movie like,
Rambo!
The discussion all begins from
the endless pages of the black
and white script. This script then
undergoes countless modifications
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at every single step, it might be by
the producer, director or even the
actors. Every one adds their element
to it until a polished version of the
script starts taking its shape. In parallel
we have the complete planning of
venue, team, timings, execution and
all going on.
All right, so the planning of the
movie is done and the blueprint is
ready. Is your role done or are you
still involved?
I wish the role of a producer was
that easy! Haha! So, after the film
is put together, we raise the money
for the film which could be an
independent film or we get a studio
behind us to help with the production.
All the logistics, locations, hiring
talent, scheduling is then decided.
There are various problems one can
have while shooting a movie. For
instance, if two actors are required
to shoot a scene together, we have
to schedule it in such a way that both
actors are available at the same time
and there is no clash with their other
commitments. During the filming
process, if the caterer comes and
delivers the food for the crew late,
that's an hour more, that I have to pay
the crew. If while shooting one day it
starts raining which wasn't expected,
we lose half a day or more. The shoot
might have cost me 100,000 USD
but I have to shoot it again; so now
I have 100,000 USD of loss. Once
you film the movie, then you move to
the steps of selling the movie. If it's
an independent movie like the one
that I am making now, you have to
get the distribution. The right amount
of distribution is required so that you
can pay back your financiers. So, it's
a constant effort and a producer has
to be involved throughout.
Wow that’s mind-boggling! Well,
a producer is one among the few
who is going to put in money. What
are the thoughts that you have
before doing that? How do you
plan the budgets and expected
returns from a movie?
Once the script is finalized, you
typically go to a sales agent with the
script to decide on the budget. But it's
an evaluation of a script with no actors
or directors. Adding bankable actors
can increase the value of the script.
Imagine you bring in actors like Jamie
Foxx or Brad Pitt. That script now has
more value. A $5 million movie can
be made for $8 million if you have the
right stars in it. To make sure I can
get my investors the money back, I
won't make it go over $6 million. You
then have product placement which
can generate money which you don’t
have to return. It also goes back to
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relationships. You can make a call
and create an avenue for your project,
thereby bringing awareness to your
film and getting it sold.
What do producers see when they
are finalizing the star cast?
Life! From a piece of paper, it takes
an actor to bring the script to life and
turn it into something magical. One
moment you are looking at the actor
deliver the master performance and
then you're looking at their box office
numbers thinking if this particular
actor is going to bring us certain
demographics or not. A lot of times
you get an actor and you fall in love
with their acting and then the actor
drops out. So now you're trying to
re-fall in love all over again. It's a
vicious process. There are cases
where the directors are replaced in
the middle of a movie or when an
actor is forced to drop out of a project
because he/she decided to go skiing
a week before production and gets
injured. Prepare for the unexpected.
Producing in a nutshell is managing
people and money.
Would you like to talk a bit about
your educational background and
does that influence your growth
and actions now?
You know, I had the typical high
school education. I may be part of
the film industry now, but I didn't
go to a film school. You can go to a
school and learn the technical aspect
especially if you like to learn about
cameras and the technicalities but
when it comes to certain elements,
there are things that can't be learned
like the stuff that you learn on the set.
I have been on the lowest level of a
set; I have been a coordinator, I have
been the junior producer and the best
learning happens in that stage. So,
that’s how I learned; by doing it, not
just talking about it!
I was homeless in New York City
for almost 6 months I literally slept
on 34th Street train station. Once it
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I WAS HOMELESS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR
ALMOST 6 MONTHS I LITERALLY SLEPT
ON 34TH STREET TRAIN STATION. ONCE IT
HAPPENED THAT I HAD SPENT THE LAST
FIVE DOLLARS ON A PIZZA AND I WAS
SLEEPING ON A STREET.
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SO EOE (A SURPRISE!)
IS MY NEW VENTURE
THAT I AM GOING
TO DO WITH DUBAI
GOVERNMENT WHICH
IS A COMBINATION
OF EDUCATION AND
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE
SAME TIME.
happened that I had spent the last
five dollars on a pizza and I was
sleeping on a street. When I woke up
in the middle of the night, the sight
I saw was my pizza being eaten by
one of the biggest New York City rats.
I somehow shooed it away but I had
to throw the half that it had eaten. At
that moment I said to God, “This is
the absolute lowest I've ever been.
So, anything else from here is just up”.
I have put in my thousands of hours
and I have reached where I am now.
Is there any movie that makes you
feel, “I wish I would have made
this” whenever you see it or hear
about it?
Oh man, there are a plethora of
movies that I wished I had made. Right
now, if you ask me, the movie that
pops up in my mind would me be the
one me and my wife were watching
the other day named ‘As Good As It
Gets’ starring Jack Nicholson. I wish
I had made that one. Jack Nicholson
was brilliant in that movie and it won
an Oscar. Another one would be The
Dark Knight by Christopher Nolan or
Pulp Fiction or The Departed. Man,
the list is endless. I would also like to
make something in Bollywood maybe
with Shah Rukh Khan!
You have been exploring different
parts of the world and now you’re in
UAE. Some exciting stuff cooking
in your mind?
So EOE (a surprise!) is my new
venture that I am going to do with Dubai
government which is a combination
of education and entertainment at the
same time. I want one week in Dubai
a year to feel like it’s Oscar weekend.
I want the brilliant minds of this region
to use Dubai as their playground,
feeling the electrifying energy and
excitement of Art. They will learn the
craft of filmmaking from the stars,
and collaborate for a magical week of
sharing ideas, interacting at amazing
events, lavish parties, and learning
all things film & television. You have
the best actors, writers, producers
and directors coming and sharing the
experiences and giving the creativity
to the younger generation. I'll bring
a lot of my friends to teach the next
generation their skills and empower
their knowledge. I just want to bring in
that experience in person surrounded
by the great people. Most importantly,
it will be a great event of creation and
collaboration as many cultures come
together here.
As you said, you do it as you enjoy
doing it. What according to you is
the most exciting part of being a
producer?
If you ask me, discovering young
talent is the most interesting part of
being a producer. I mean imagine
you were the person who discovered
Leonardo DiCaprio. How proud would
you be right now because you found
him as a young actor who was waiting
for a chance to be seen. You see a
twinkle in the eye and feel like they
are the one. You watch them bringing
the character to life which makes you
so happy. So, it's a creative process.
It's nerve-racking because of so
many different pieces and things that
could go wrong but it's just so exciting
to watch it all come together.
Would you like to talk about your
upcoming movie? We are super
excited about the preparations and
after hearing all the hard work that
goes behind, we are even more
excited and waiting for the same?
My upcoming movie is North of the
10. While keeping the suspense
intact, I’d just like to say that there
are a lot of great people in this film
and that is why I'm super excited
about it. Everybody is going to see
the collaboration of UAE stars and
American stars coming together to
make the magic happen. It’s coming
with a very unique storyline. You just
have you Stay Tuned with us.
What message do you have for our
readers?
I strongly believe in one word,
“CREATE”. When you are doubtful
about something, just create. When
in fear, create. There are a lot of
beautiful creations that might come
out of your fear, it comes out of
the things that traumatize you or it
comes out during your happy times.
Sometimes just writing it down or just
drawing that picture in your head can
be therapeutic.
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2. Who created the first emoji?
3. Where does Fateme Shahidi reside?
4. How much was the NFT of Doge meme sold for?
5. Which movie is Elijah Long currently producing?
6. When is World Population day celebrated?
7. What date has New York State declared as Emirati Day?
8. Where is Alexandra Ozerova from?
9. Who was the first living person to have art displayed in Louvre?
10. What trend does Elena Zernova follow in Resin Art?
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Andy Brown, an
English artist,
stitched together
1000 used tea bags,
to create a portrait of
Queen Elizabeth II.
Georges Braque was the first living person to have art
displayed in Louvre.
Tim Knowles, a British artist, attaches pens to trees and
lets the wind do the rest of the work. They produce some
interesting results, too.
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ART MAKES
EVERYTHING
COLOURFUL
By Rashida Aliasgar
Instagram: rashu_foodie52
Art makes everything colourful & joyful
around us...!! Just came across an art
magazine which depicted artist artworks &
their achievement in a beautiful way along
with highlighting different global topics
too. Well done Magzoid for acknowledging
& giving artists a platform to showcase
their talent!
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CREATIVITY
By Gemini Chauhan
Instagram: @i_m_kashish
Magzoid magazine plays a great role in
the world of Art in the MENA Region!
They also provide a space to grow your
creativity through the columns. It’s a great
platform to know many hidden talents
through the magazine & I wish Magzoid to
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INSPIRE & EMPOWER
featured artist
Alexandra Ozerova
“Listen to yourself, create the coolest things and let the
world see your creation”, says Alexandra Ozerova
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“I want the contact
between the viewer
and my art to be
like meditation,
a deeper contact
with nature
and therefore
with myself, so I
depict plants in
great detail, in an
enlarged form”
Alexandra Ozerova
is a Russian painter
specializing in Oil
painting. Oils are used
on linen, burlap, cotton,
wood, hide, rock, stone, concrete,
paper, cardboard, aluminum, copper,
plywood, and processed boards,
corresponding to masonite, ironed
wood, and hardboard.
She has an intimate passion for
flowers ever since she was a child.
An image that contains flowers fuels
her creativity which influences her
artworks as she gets to portray them
with great details in her paintings. “I
want the contact between the viewer
and my art to be like meditation,
a deeper contact with nature and
therefore with myself, so I depict
plants in great detail, in an enlarged
form”, she says.
With the current trends and issues
the world is facing; like equality of
nationalities, equality of gender
and environmental concerns being
depicted in artworks, Ozerova is
delighted because these movements
help in creating change for the
greater good of society. This also
creates an avenue for her to express
herself freely through the artworks.
“I am proud that I listen to myself
and try to be myself no matter what.
For instance, being an artist in our
country is not considered prestigious.
But I still chose this profession despite
the fact that I had a very poor family”,
she says.
Listening to oneself and respecting
our own choices and opinions is
very important. It is very easy to get
influenced by someone else’s opinions
and suggestions, but following one’s
own passion and dreams despite so
many people pulling you down is a
task. Ozerova followed her passion
and developed her career by using
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Her message to the
other struggling and
passionate artists is,
“Listen to yourself,
create the coolest
things, and let the
world see your
creation.”
the power of social media to tell the
world about her art. In her opinion,
social media is the most convenient
opportunity for artists. She blogs on
her Instagram page @a.ozerova.art
and has also collaborated with online
galleries which has helped her reach
out to a large audience.
Ozerova continues to work and
perfect her craft despite many
struggles. Her message to the other
struggling and passionate artists
is, “Listen to yourself, create the
coolest things, and let the world see
your creation.” She believes that art
is important because it reflects the
change in this world and is always
inventing something new. With just
a few words Alexandra gives such
a strong and inspiring message.
The art of Paul Klee, Dimitra Milan,
and Claire Basler is close to her and
she idolizes them. When asked what
her greatest inspiration is, she says,
“The nature inspires me the most. It
is much deeper than it seems, it is
incomprehensible.”
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PHOTOGRAPHS
“Photography is a
way of feeling, of
touching, of loving.
What you have
caught on film is
captured forever…
It remembers little
things, long after
you have forgotten
everything.”
— Aaron Siskind
Sakshi Narang
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PHOTOGRAPHS
“It is an illusion
that photos are
made with the
camera… they are
made with the eye,
heart, and head.”
— Henri Cartier-Bresson
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INSPIRE & EMPOWER
featured artist
Elena Zernova
“Art develops the ability to see and feel the world and broadens
the horizons”, says Elena Zernova
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Elena Zernova is a Ukrainian
artist specializing in resin
art. Being a resin artist is
a lot different from being
a regular painter since
the materials you create your art
with, are completely different. Art
resin is a recently fashioned style of
resin which contains chemical less
toxicant, specially created to be used
for creative purposes.
In the way a painter is educated
about how to use their acrylic or
oil paints, a resin artist’s true skill
lies in how they choreograph the
free-flowing resin on a canvas. The
resin is coalesced with regular paint
to make a fantastically chaotic but
somehow synchronized array of
colors and textures. As a result,
you get a unique and duplicateproof
design, since the complex
effect makes it nearly impossible to
duplicate a particular resin painting.
Elena follows the trends of
Seascape in her resin works. The
technique to create beautiful and
realistic ocean art involves pouring
layers of resin in various shades
of blue and then finishing with a
layer of white. This mixture gets
pushed around with a hairdryer to
create a lacing effect reminiscent
of sea foam. Resin is essential to
create realistic ocean art. Its clarity,
consistency and gloss replicate the
look of water in a way you simply
can't get with any other medium.
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Elena follows the
trends of Seascape in
her resin works. The
technique to create
beautiful and realistic
ocean art involves
pouring layers of resin
in various shades of
blue and then finishing
with a layer of white.
Making a painting with clear resin
is quite a learning experience. Every
piece is different and has a different
story to tell. Layering various shades
of tinted resin creates a feeling of
motion and depth. Beautiful, deep
ocean blues contrast with white wave
crests against a sandy shore and the
resin’s irresistibly shiny finish makes
you want to dive right in.
Art is something to be reacted
to and interacted with. It develops
the ability to see and feel the world
and broadens one’s horizons. Elena
took her career slowly and steadily
and says resting well helped her
develop a career as it is important
to rest and have a free mind in
order to be creative and work
efficiently. She is proud of the fact
that she is at the top of her game
when making realistic seabed with
resins. Her greatest inspiration is
Lilia Nilova. She publishes
her art on social media and
during the pandemic she gained
more than 20,000 followers on the
Instagram page @zernovaart.
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- Josephine Gines
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- Josephine Gines
Art and colours have its
transformative effect on a space
and can bring happiness and
hope into many lives. When
everything has become digital,I
still have a whole heap of love
for traditional art with simply
threads and a needle. This helps me to play with
textures and uplift a flat canvas.
- Sahar Akbar
“Love is in the air”.
Medium - Acrylic
Size - 60cm x 70cm
- Roopali Bodhmage
Lights Over Dark
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- Aarav Maskara
Mother nature
- Jiya Desai
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3. Orange, purple and green are this
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6. A style of painting, music, or drama
in which the artist or writer seeks
to express emotional experience
rather than impressions of the
external world
8. The main visual element in
Impressionist painting
9. Term for the technique of allowing
tones and colors to shade gradually
into one another
DOWN
1. Term for reproducing a texture by
laying paper over it and rubbing it with
a pencil or crayon
2. Term for visible traces of an earlier
painting beneath newer artwork on
canvas
4. Frame used to support a canvas
5. Containing or using only one color
7. Quality associated with peaches in
Chinese art
10. Number of versions of ‘The Scream’
Edvard Munch created
ANSWERS
1. Frottage
2. Pentimento
3. Secondary
4. Easel
5. Monochromatic
6. Expressionism
7. Immortality
8. Color
9. Sfumato
10.Four
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