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Inspire & Empower - 

Artist Stories 

Doina Vitu | 10 

Neomi Ibraz | 24 

Erin Hanson | 28 

Dave Pollot | 38 

Jarrod Bezzina | 52 

10 

21 

18 

Human Emotions 

by Joshua Miels 

“I want to just paint people for 

who they are and let the real 

person shine through,” 

28 

38 

52 

Dubai’s Largest 

Zip Line Park - 

Aventura Park 

30 

71-80 

Designer's 

Corner" 

12 

Art of Business 

An exclusive interview with 

Alexander van ‘t Riet, CEO, 

Mai Dubai 

42 

World 

Tourism 

Day 

46 

World 

Literacy 

Day 

Featured Photographs 16 

Art News 17|41|44|45|54 

Picture Story 21|40|60|64 

Featured Artists 33|56|57 

Art Therapy 34|35 

Art Around Us 36|37 

Art in Focus 48|49|50|51 

Art Facts 58|59 

Artist Exhibition 62|63 

Games 67 

Featured Artworks 78|80 

Crossword 

69 

Trivia 

65 

World 

Skyscraper 

Day 

22 

Advertisements 

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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER 

Landscapes 

Seascapes 

and 

By Doina Vitu 

10 September 2021 

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With my paintings, 

I want to help people 

relax and reconnect with 

nature,” says 

Doina Vitu. 

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Doina Vitu is an artist 

based in the UK 

who specializes 

in landscape and 

seascape paintings. 

She follows the trends of traditional 

art and realism. Whether it be oil 

colors, acrylics, or watercolor, she 

succeeds in creating marvelous 

and mesmerizing artwork. 

Through her artworks, Doina 

wishes to showcase how 

beautiful nature and the world 

around us are. “I want people 

to understand how important 

it is to protect nature and be 

responsible for what we leave 

behind. With my paintings, 

I want to help people relax 

and to reconnect with 

nature,” she says. Currently, 

she is working on a series 

called “exod” which aims 

to highlight the problem of 

wild animals that are driven 

out of their natural habitats due 

to overcrowding and urban 

construction. 

Doina can sit for hours 

watching the shapes of the 

clouds, how the branches of a tree 

grew or how the waves break. It 

seems miraculous to her how the 

shapes do not repeat themselves. 

This planet is filled with many 

extraordinary wonders that are 

quite often left unnoticed but Doina 

takes it as her greatest inspiration 

which leads her to create beautiful 

artwork. 

She is extremely proud of 

the fact that her artworks have 

reached people from countries like 

Canada and Germany to Spain 

and Holland. “Whether you choose 

to visit a gallery or you paint, art 

can relax you”, she says. Doina is 

convinced that for 

every painting 

there is a 

lover, there 

is a wall 

and a 

welcoming 

house. 

She is 

a firm 

believer 

that 

Doina is convinced 

that for every 

painting there 

is a lover, there 

is a wall and a 

welcoming house. 

there is beauty in every single 

artist’s artwork, regardless of the 

style or medium used. 

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ART OF BUSINESS 

The state-of-art, fully automated 

water plant with net-zero 

electricity consumption in 

the UAE 

An exclusive interview with Alexander van ‘t Riet, CEO, Mai Dubai 


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Mai Dubai is an 

international brand 

that stands for 

high quality, high 

standards, and a 

grand consumer experience, so 

there is no compromise when it 

comes to the effort and investment 

towards building a best-in-class 

company. The company name 

comes from ‘Mai’ which means 

water in Arabic; and in English 

when someone hears Mai Dubai 

they think “my Dubai”. As an entity, 

Mai Dubai is fully owned by Dubai 

Electricity and Water Authority, 

which further reinforces the 

company’s reputation in ensuring 

the highest standards of quality 

locally and globally. 

Since the launch of Mai Dubai 

seven years ago, it has become 

one of the leading bottled drinking 

water companies and the most 

often used water brand in the UAE. 

Today, Mai Dubai is a household 

name not only in the UAE but in 

several markets around the world. 

It has been exporting its products 

to several countries in Asia, Africa, 

Europe, and the GCC. Since 

2015, the bottled drinking water 

is the proud water refreshment 

partner of Emirates Airlines. Here 

is an excerpt from Magzoid’s 

conversation with Alexander van ’t 

Riet, CEO of Mai Dubai. 

You have prominently established 

yourself as a successful executive. 

How did you start your career in the 

corporate world? 

Well, my career skipped through 

different stages. I started with 

the industrial world and after a 

few years in strategic consulting, 

the bottled & packaging industry 

seems to have selected me more 

than I selected it. I went from large 

MNCs to being a board member 

and executive in a billion-plus 

dollar company. From creative 

labels to flexible packaging, the 

experiences trained me to become 

the GM in large multinationals and 

private equity companies alike, 

mainly through sales, marketing, 

and operational roles. Then, 

after finding out that I would be 

really bad at retirement, we came 

to Dubai and I started a small 

consulting company, through which 

I did a project for Mai Dubai. Few 

years down the line, the former 

CEO wanted to retire; and, after a 

very smooth handover and I found 

myself in the current role in 

Mai Dubai. 

Please share with us your educational 

background. What is the impact of 

your education on your personal and 

professional growth and your decisionmaking 

strategies today? 

Since I used to travel a bit, I did 

my education in several countries. 

I got a business degree and an 

MBA which set the scene for the 

business world. But, like how it is 

with driving a car; you get a license 

but only learn to drive in the years 

after, the business degree got 

me in the door, the professional 

growth came through experience 

afterward. I had the fortune of 

working with both small and large 

companies which have given 

me quite a rich proficiency from 

sales, marketing and operations 

to general management. I must 

say that the education made me 

consistently curious and developed 

the desire to learn more. 

How would you describe your 

experience at Mai Dubai so far? As 

part of the Mai Dubai family, what do 

you enjoy the most? 

Definitely the people! There’s 

no doubt about it! I guess we are 

getting to be too big to be called a 

family, we are more of a clan now. 

But what I enjoy the most is seeing 

the passion and enthusiasm of the 

teams for the business, the results, 

and the overall growth. Mai Dubai 

creates a nurturing workplace. We 

have an inspiring work culture, a 

spirit of unity, and respect for all; 

those are our values and we live 

by them. That is what makes it 

inspiring for me. Work works when 

it isn’t work! 

From the beginning, Mai Dubai has 

been using renewable energy as part 

of its operations. Could you elaborate 

on this and why did the company 

choose this sustainability path? 

It wasn’t quite from the beginning 

that we had sustainable energy, 

that came more recently, but we did 

take our carbon footprint already 

in the second year of operation. 

Being responsible towards society 

and the environment has been 

part of our DNA from day one. 

The shareholder and particularly 

the Chairman drive this agenda 

wholeheartedly. In the past, people 

thought safety and profit were a 

trade-off, only to find out that it 

wasn’t. Today, business-savvy 

people know intuitively that likewise 

sustainability goes hand in hand 

with long-term profitability. To me, 

there is no alternative. Acting 

responsibly is a prerequisite for 

doing business these days. Mai 

Dubai has the second largest solar 

rooftop installation in the world, 

and installed capacity of 18.1 MW 

generated by about 52,056 solar 

panels. We are committed to doing 

whatever we can in a responsible 

way and that works. 

What challenges did the company face 

during the planning and execution 

phases of this state-of-the-art facility? 

For us, the challenge was 

multiple. First, the logistics system 

we have is completely new for 

the region. This meant the people 

executing the project had to learn 

quickly; and even the regulator 

was challenged, as some building 

specifications did not fit the usual 

models. Secondly, the project was 



Since the 

establishment of the 

brand in December 

2012, with quality, 

innovation and safety 

as core values, Mai 

Dubai has grown to 

become the second 

biggest bottled water 

brand in the UAE. 

on a tight timeline, and given our 

explosive growth, we needed it fast. 

Executing big projects fast is never 

easy. The last and the trickiest 

challenge was that we were 

building a factory while operating 

a bottled water company. Imagine 

being at sea, sailing, while building 

a boat in parallel, bigger than the 

one you are on, one that had never 

been built before. That’s what the 

team did. 

What steps have been taken to 

ensure your readiness to meet future 

demands? 

With our fast expansion, we 

constantly obsess about the future 

and growth. More trucks, more 

people, more locations, more, well, 

everything. Meanwhile, as we grow, 

the processes and systems we 

have need to become more robust, 

tested, and sized for the future. It 

means more investment in security, 

the quality of the product, more IT, 

more training for the employees, 

more attention to safety, health, etc. 

A brand-new bottling machine has 

just been installed. The machine 

can produce 86,000 bottles an 

hour, that’s about 23 bottles every 

second. That is phenomenal. But 

looking ahead with our growth, 

in the future we might need even 

more. 

Paper and plastic use greatly affect 

the environment. How does Mai Dubai 

handle its plastic waste? 

Thank you for asking, as this 

is one of my pet subjects, pun 

intended! PET is an amazing 

product and I have grown to have a 

passion for it. The key of course is 

that we, and the consumer, manage 

it correctly. The good news is that 

the plastic bottles are perfectly 

recyclable. In our factory, any 

waste is segregated and goes to 

recyclers. We work with our partner 

DGrade, a company that recycles 

PET bottles. They turn the recycled 

bottles into flakes and yarn, to 

produce clothing items such as 

shirts. From the market, we collect 

the large 16-liter bottles from our 

customers if they want us to, and 

about 25% of our customers use 

this free service. For transportation 

of liquids like bottled water, there 

is no safer, cheaper, and more 

environmentally friendly solution 

than PET. Additionally, from a 

product design perspective, we 

continuously find ways to reduce 

the amount of plastic in the bottles 

without degrading the product 

quality, hygiene, or safety. But the 

key aspect is being responsible 

and recycling that plastic. 

With complete automation, a big 

challenge comes when there is a 

mechanical breakdown. How do you 

handle such a scenario? 

I am happy to report that the 

systems we have invested in 

are world-class. The impact of 

a breakdown is high, but, just 

like with airplanes and buildings, 

we ensure the frequency of 

failure is near zero. We also have 

redundancy built into the system. 

The factory is designed not to 

be overly dependent on a single 

item. For instance, even for our 

warehouse with inventory, the 

products are scattered over the 

warehouse. So, should one crane 

break down, another crane can 

always get to that specific product. 

Currently, we are also installing 

equipment that predict if something 

might go wrong. So on top of 

preventive maintenance, but we 

are now installing technology which 

allows for predictive maintenance. 

What cybersecurity protocols have 

been implemented in your automated 

facility? 

First of all, most of the systems 

are on-premise, meaning they are 

not open to the outside world. Of 

course, our partners are granted 

access through tight protocols to 

work with us remotely at times. 

Like many companies, we have 

been exposed to the typical 

cyber-attacks you’d expect, be it 

destructive or interruptive, such 

as ransomware, virus, or other. We 

take cybersecurity seriously, and 

work with MORO, a sister company 

of DEWA that specializes in hosting 

services and IT security to ensure 

we are well protected. Till date, 

we never had issues jeopardizing 

our ability to deliver our quality 

products to the market. 

How cost-effective is technology for 

the company? 

Plant automation means the 

ability to track and trace, and to the 

lower dependency on people for 

repetitive non-value added tasks. 

This brings financial benefits. As 

for the solar panels, the payback 

is between 5-10 years. The current 

installation means that for the last 

two years, the electricity bill has 

been practically zero; in fact, we 

supply electricity back into the 

grid making Mai Dubai a net-zero 

energy consumer. The rooftop solar 

panel installations produced more 

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2020, while it consumed only 26 

million kWh. A surplus of 4,1 million 

kWh of energy was sent back to 

DEWA’s power grid. 

Briefly describe the impact of this 

move in terms of efficiency, speed, 

quality control, and most importantly, 

power and fuel consumption? 

The most obvious change of 

having everything automated and 

transported via a 1.1 km monorail 

and 44 carts is the absence of 

forklifts. That has multiple benefits, 

fewer chances for error, less 

operational cost, fewer safety risks. 

In some parts, artificial intelligence 

is even helping to optimize, 

saving space and time. Given the 

machines call-off the product from 

raw material stocks and fill the 

Finished Goods warehouse without 

any human touch or intervention, 

you can imagine that the quality 

control is unsurpassed. Power-wise 

we rely 100% on solar. Mai Dubai 

is the only bottled water plant of 

our size that I know of in the world 

that is fully operating on solar. 

The factory and its adjacent office 

building run fully on solar energy, 

abating 15,000MTs of carbon 

emissions annually. 

What is your opinion on the UAE’s 

efforts to build a sustainable future? 

Anyone who is aware of the 

state of our environment knows 

sustainability is key. It is not just 

environmental sustainability; 

sustainability comes in many forms. 

What is amazing in the UAE is that 

the leadership is willing not only to 

say it is important, but to act upon 

it. When you have clear forwardthinking 

leadership, it creates 

a certain amount of clarity and 

alignment to make it happen. 

Do you have any plans to generate or 

harvest water from other sources with 

the help of technology? If so, please 

briefly discuss your plans. 

We are watching that domain 

very carefully. We have studied, 

reviewed, and tested different 

options. Think alternative filtration 

systems for water through 

nanotechnology, air-to-water 

systems, etc. To date, none of 

these are to the point we believe 

viable for use in high volume 

FMCG. It needs to be commercially 

valuable. Remember we supply 

over 20% of the UAE retail market 

with bottled water. With the average 

person in the UAE consuming 

over 1 liter per day per year, that’s 

lots of water. Our Future Product 

Development team consciously 

looks for opportunities, and there 

is no doubt that something great 

will come out of that in the not-toodistant 

future. 

What message do you have for our 

readers? 

Drink water. Lots of it. Preferably 

Mai Dubai. I also invite people 

to choose wisely and be 

knowledgeable about the use 

of plastic. As we deal with the 

impacts of climate change, it 

is our responsibility to adopt 

sustainable practices to ensure a 

clean environment and adequate 

resources for our future generations. 

That is why we reiterate the call to 

practice the 3R’s- Reduce, Reuse, 

Recycle. And to finish off- Stay 

Healthy and Stay Hydrated. 

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The operations of the 

facility are fully automated, 

eliminating to a greater 

extent the need for human 

intervention. From the 

arrival of raw material up 

to the loading of the final 

product onto the trucks 

for dispatch, every single 

operation is performed by 

machines, with minimal 

human intervention. 



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20-meter-high sandcastle shaped 

like a pyramid completed in Denmark 

The world’s tallest 

sandcastle has been 

completed in Denmark, 

towering more than 

20 meters high and 

comprising nearly 5,000 tonnes of 

sand, according to its designers. 

Standing 21.16 meters high, 

more than three meters taller than 

a castle built in Germany in 2019, 

which previously held the title with 

a height of 17.66 meters, according 

to Guinness World Records. A total 

of 4,860 tonnes of sand makes up 

the intricately decorated structure 

which is reminiscent of a pyramid. 

Its creator, Dutchman Wilfred 

Stijger, who was assisted by 30 of 

the world's best sand sculptors, 

wanted the castle to represent the 

power of the coronavirus over the 

world since the beginning 

of the pandemic. 

To make it more cohesive, the 

sand contains approximately 10 

percent clay and a layer of glue 

was applied after it was completed 

so that it could stand up to the 

chilly and windy conditions of the 

autumn and winter. 

It took a team of 12 sculptors 

and eight technicians three and a 

half weeks working eight hours a 

day to complete the sandcastle. 

It took 11,000 tonnes of sand 

mixed only with water. There were 

no other additives or internal 

support structures. The circular 

base diameter of the sandcastle 

measured approximately 

It took a team of 12 

sculptors and eight 

technicians three and a 

half weeks working eight 

hours a day to complete the 

sandcastle. It took 11,000 

tonnes of sand mixed only 

with water. There were no 

other additives or internal 

support structures. 

26 meters, Guinness World 

Records said. 

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COVER ARTIST 

Human 

Emotions 

By Joshua Miels 


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“I want to just 

paint people for 

who they are and 

let the real person 

shine through,” says 

Joshua Miels 

Australian-based 

contemporary artist 

Joshua Miels is a palette 

knife oil painter who 

captures the emotions 

of human beings through a series of 

colorful, multi-layered, large-scale 

portraits. Spending countless hours 

adding layer upon layer of paint, 

Joshua produces powerful paintings 

that resonate with viewers long after 

their gaze has left the canvas. 

Painted mainly using oil, each 

and every piece of art takes its 

own journey through a process of 

experimentation. The first time he 

picked a brush to paint portraits was 

in high school. It may have not been 

the greatest painting, but it created 

a hunger inside him to get better. 

Painting was an opportunity for him 

to escape the world around him and 

get lost in the creative challenges 

that every brushstroke presented. 

Studying visual communications 

in university, he worked as a graphic 


COVER ARTIST 

“I try to translate 

what people feel 

into my pieces 

and that is one 

of the reasons I 

like to keep the 

face expressions 

out of it” 

designer initially. He then decided to 

try his hand at watercolor and as his 

confidence grew, he turned to largescale 

oil paintings. Drawing inspiration 

from many great artists replicating their 

styles to unlock their secrets, he learned 

something from every artist. He used 

those lessons to create a style of art that 

was unique to him. 

Experimenting for him delivers a 

great sense of excitement. Even if 

the piece doesn’t work out, he may 

be disappointed, yet he is happy to 

learn from those mistakes. He uses 

those learnings as the 

springboards for his next 

ideas. 

Joshua’s driving force 

is his passion to create. 

Through his work, he is 

looking to remove the stigma 

of mental health in males. 

Due to a family history of 

mental health and addiction, 

art for him is a way of dealing 

and understanding. At first 

glance, Joshua’s artworks 

are dynamic and powerful. 

However, once we observe 

the paint, the cracks in its 

surface, the way it breaks 

away from the contour of 

the face into a multitude of lines and 

strokes, our perception of them changes. 

We start to understand that the face is 

often a façade, masking what we all 

experience as humans – times of fragility, 

vulnerability, and powerlessness. 

His artworks address the disconnect 

between the exterior personality people 

present and their interior worlds. “I try to 

translate what people feel into my pieces 

and that is one of the reasons I like to 

keep the face expressions out of it,” he 

says. “Just because someone is happy 

and smiling doesn’t mean everything is 

ok”. His artworks challenge the viewer 

and prompt them to draw upon their own 

emotive experiences. 

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WORLD SKYSCRAPER DAY 

Skyscrapers across the 

world have captured 

people's imaginations. In 

modern times skyscrapers 

often define a city's 

skyline. Right from the pyramids of 

Egypt to the countless skyscrapers 

now, architects have pushed their 

creative skills to build something 

awe-inspiring. 

World Skyscraper day is 

celebrated on the 3rd of September 

annually. Skyscrapers have become 

commonplace in modern times, and 

the day is the golden opportunity 

to appreciate these architectural 

marvels and feats of engineering. 

It offers the opportunity to learn 

more about the architects who 

commit a dream to paper and the 

construction crews that make it a 

reality. 

Skyscrapers Day is celebrated 

every year on the birth anniversary 

of Louis H. Sullivan, often called 

the 'father of modern skyscrapers'. 

The world's first skyscraper came 

up in Chicago in 1885 called the 

Home Insurance Building whose 

architect was Major William LeBaron 

Jenney. It stood only 138 feet tall, a 

mere 10 stories that would not even 

count as a skyscraper today. But 

the name stuck, and initially, any 

building that towered high over the 

surrounding structures was dubbed 

a skyscraper. 

There is certainly no shortage 

of sky-high buildings in Dubai. As 

it has become a global hub for 

commerce, its skyline has swelled 

exponentially, with new, envelopepushing 

buildings constantly being 

added. Numerous Dubai towers 

have, at various points in the past 

15 years, claimed the title of the 

tallest building in the city; however, 

this competition has stalled with 

the completion of the famous Burj 

Khalifa, the current record holder for 

the tallest building in the world. 

Skyscrapers define the skyline 

from which a city derives a lot of 

its identity and unique personality. 

Hosting a skyscraper is a mark of 

your city's economic prowess, and 

cities with more skyscrapers tend 

to see more business activity than 

cities with lower rooftops. 




Gouache 

AND 

Acrylic art 

By Neomi Ibraz 


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“My art ends up taking 

unexpected turns from 

all the experimentation” 

says Neomi Ibraz 


Neomi Ibraz is a Spanish 

artist who specializes 

in gouache and acrylic 

paintings. Mixing 

gouache and acrylic 

paint together provides you with 

a paint that dries quickly, applies 

smoothly, easily layers, and 

combines all of the best benefits 

from each painting. Instead of the 

matte finish that gouache gives, 

the end product appears glossier, 

brighter, and more vibrant than 

before, which can easily add 

dimension to your painting. 

Noemi’s artistic journey did not 

initially start with painting. She 

studied at the Faculty of Fine 

Arts in Barcelona, specializing 

in engraving, and worked for 

fifteen years in textile design and 

serigraphy which led her to own a 

children’s clothing company. Her 

paintings are certainly influenced 

by her somewhat non-traditional 

background and experience. 

Neomi is an artist who doesn’t 

plan on what to paint. All her work is 

painted without the use of previous 

studies or sketches. She lets her 

hand be unrestrained, to trace the 

lines it wants. The whole process 

happens fairly unconsciously. It 

truly is a form of meditation for her 

as an artist. It allows her to create 

work intuitively letting the work 

figure itself out. Her art ends up 

taking unexpected turns from all the 

experimentation. 

Her biggest inspiration, nature, 

made her move from the big city 

of Barcelona to a little town on 

the Mediterranean Sea. Here she 

is surrounded by the sea and 

the mountains and woods of El 

Montseny. Nature not only inspires 

Noemi’s art but also provides her 

respite from the many complexities 

of life and her thoughts. Now, Noemi 

lives in Canet de Mar, a small town 

on the coast of Catalonia with her 

husband, her daughter, five cats, 

and a crazy dog, painting every day 

as a therapy for her soul. 


Nature not only 

inspires Noemi’s art 

but also provides 

her respite from the 

many complexities 

of life and her 

thoughts. 


ART AND ADVERTISEMENTS 

Advertisements 

as a Modern Art 


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Art can be termed 

as an expression 

of creativity and 

imagination, while 

advertisements 

are a way to communicate 

your business to others. An 

advertisement can be seen as 

the reflection of the character's 

alpha product that is aimed to be 

promoted. 

Advertising has evolved by 

transforming itself and merging 

with different artistic trends to 

give rise to a new era. Nowadays 

graphic design is more than 

a simple profession. Today a 

graphic designer does more 

than simply scanning and 

creating digital images. A graphic 

designer is a true creator of 

trends, a complete artist who 

has invented new art forms and 

expressions. 

Digital art can be found all 

around us from the posters we 

see online to the flyers at the 

mall and the billboards on the 

streets. The amount of creativity 

and effort required to make an 

advertisement is almost equal to 

that of any art form. No matter the 

type of advertisement, it needs 

enough brainstorming and effort 

to create something eye-catching 

for the audience. Hence, how 

advertisements are constructed is 

not any different from the process 

involved in creating any other 

form of art. 

Undoubtedly, the final product 

of art and an advertisement may 

immensely be different from one 

another but there is certainly a 

point where they both meet and 

that is the creativity that brings the 

final product together. Creativity 

is the key aspect of artworks and 

advertisements. 

Just as an artwork aims to 

connect with multiple people 

through the story it conveys, 

advertisements also have the 

same goal of conveying their 

message to an audience. At the 

core, it is a form of expression of a 

concept. Not every advertisement 

aims to have a deep emotional 

connection with the audience. 

Most advertisements are a 

heavy blend of entertainment 

and propaganda. These 

advertisements aim to entertain 

and grab the attention of the 

consumer meanwhile drawing 

them towards the product. An 

advertisement is the dominating 

form of art today which is used 

to secure as much business 

as possible. When people start 

incorporating the advertisements 

into their own lives, you know it is 

more than just an ad, it has now 

become an art. 




Open 

Impressionism 

By Erin Hanson 

I get my inspiration from nature, recreating the motion and vivid 

colors with loose, expressive brush strokes,” says Erin Hanson 


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Erin Hanson is an artist who 

specializes in oil painting. 

Oil paints have flexibility 

and depth of color and 

because it is slow to dry, 

artists can continue working the 

paint for much longer than other 

types of paint. Hanson loves to 

transform landscapes into abstract 

mosaics of color and texture, the 

impasto application of paint lending 

a sculptural effect to her art. Her 

oil paintings stand out in a crowd, 

bringing a fresh new look to western 

landscapes. 

From a young age, Hanson 

voraciously learned about all sorts 

of mediums such as oils, acrylics, 

watercolor, pastels from her 

accomplished art instructors. She 

began commissioning paintings at 

age ten, and by age twelve, she 

was employed after school by a 

mural studio where she learned 

various techniques. 

After a lifetime of experimenting 

in different styles and mediums, 

it wasn’t until Hanson began rock 

climbing at Red Rock Canyon that 

her painting style was consolidated 

Erin decided to 

dedicate the rest of 

her life to creating one 

painting every week and 

has remained loyal to 

that decision ever since 

for the past decade. 

by a single inspiration and force of 

nature. Rock climbing among the 

brilliantly colored cliffs of Nevada 

and Utah, watching the seasons and 

the light change daily across the 

desert, provided endless inspiration 

for her work. From watching the 

beauty in her surroundings, Erin 

decided to dedicate the rest of her 

life to creating one painting every 

week and has remained loyal to 

that decision ever since for the past 

decade. 

“I have spent 30 years developing 

a unique technique of painting in 

oils, known as Open Impressionism. 

I get all my inspiration directly from 

nature, recreating the motion and 

vivid colors I discover with loose, 

expressive brush strokes,” she says. 

As other artists began emulating 

her painting techniques, Hanson 

was credited as the pioneer and 

originator of this contemporary 

style. Through the years, Hanson 

has continued to use the outdoors 

to inspire a huge collection of work 

and continues to bring a 

new perspective to various 

landscapes today. 



EVENTS 

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Dubai’s Largest 

Zip Line Park - 

Aventura Parks 


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ADVENTURE 

A 

one of a kind adventure 

park in the UAE, 

Aventura Parks is an 

adrenaline-pumping 

adventure within a Ghaf 

tree forest in the center of Dubai. 

Immersed in nature, the park is 

spread over 35,000 sq. meters and 

is a thrilling experience consisting 

of tree surfing, crawling web, rope 

climbing, log balancing, zip-lining 

whilst enjoying the breath-taking 

scenery. 

Aventura Parks has 85 exhilarating 

activities between the trees, split into 

5 circuits designed as per height 

and difficulty levels ranging from 

new explorers to daredevils. The 

typical Aventura experience starts 

with a thorough safety briefing. 

The briefing covers the entire 

safety aspect of the park and the 

visitors are taught how the personal 

protective equipment or PPE works. 

Participants are geared with a 

harness and given a demonstration 

on harness usage and the process 

of the zip-line. Aventura divides 

activities according to height and 

difficulty. The categories are as 

follows: 

Rangers: A circuit specially 

designed for young children. It is 

made up of short, easy challenges, 

at a low height. 

Explorador: Designed for a family 

bonding experience wherein parents 

can join their children on bridges & 

zip-lines that are not too difficult. 

Aventura: A medium difficulty 

circuit for youngsters and adults, 

the challenge increases with both 

the height and complexity. End the 

circuit with 3 zip-lines in a row. 

Extreme: A circuit best suited 

for thrill-seekers and daredevils, it 

consists of the most and highest 

obstacles featuring complex rope 

walks, surfboard through the trees, 

and the famous 25m Tarzan jump 

which is an unavoidable leap of faith 

to get from one side of an obstacle 

to the other. 

Thriller: The most unique circuit 

filled with exhilarating zip-lines, 

surfing through the trees and ending 

with the longest 160-meter zip-line. 

Depending on the colour of the 

wristband, one can explore the 

respective circuits. If the rush of 

adrenaline is what you crave, going 

for the black band will ensure that 

you enjoy the Explorador, Aventura, 

Thriller, and Extreme circuits at 

once. 

It also offers fun-filled experiences 

for the visitors and provides a 

place for schools to organize group 

activities where students can learn, 

play and grow in the heart of nature. 

They also cater to groups of all 

sizes from parties of ten people to 

corporate events for hundreds of 

colleagues. 

There are corporate teambuilding 

programs where your team 

will engage in problem-solving, 

active collaboration, and powerful 

conversations. Programs range 

from a team outing in the Adventure 

Park to workshops with complex 

objectives and breakthrough 

experiences, utilizing special 

installations in the Team Building 

Park. 

So head on to Aventura Parks on 

your special days and get to enjoy 

a host of activities, competitions, 

challenges that will bring out the 

best in everyone. 

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EVENTS 

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Day out with Magzoid Readers at Aventura Parks 


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Blended 

Impressionism 

“Painting is a reality, among realities, which has 

been felt and formed,” says Mahfuzur Rahman 

Mahfuzur Rahman is 

an artist based in 

Bangladesh currently 

residing in Dubai 

who specializes in 

illuminated blended impressionism. 

He produces art to express an 

image of impressionism form 

with his own artistic style. In each 

work of art, he intends to depict 

compositions with lifelike details and 

qualities. 

Mahfuzur began his artistic 

journey to explore the aspects 

of nature and focus on what lies 

between them. He considers his 

artwork to be a dialogue between 

a spiritual expression in which 

the physical and psychological 

properties affect the viewer. Over 

the years his artwork has changed 

immensely while developing his 

art style. Through his artworks he 

communicates with the audience in 

his unique style. 

Despite being a full time 

corporate, the pleasure he gets from 

creating art inspires him as an artist. 

“I produce art to express an image 

of impressionism form but with my 

own artistic style. In each work of 

art, I intend to depict compositions 

with lifelike details and qualities,” 

he says. 

Mahfuzur has found himself 

committed to illuminated blended 

impressionism. “There is an eternal 

romance between light and colour 

that bathes the landscapes, where 

the magic of the rays of light that 

affect the surfaces and explode in 

colours and textures that give life to 

the space,” he says. 

There have been several 

emotional events in his life that 

have led him to hold onto his 

passion even more every day. His 

artistic journey and the peace that 

painting provides him with makes 

his existence feel worthwhile. He 

aims to explore the viewpoints we 

take for granted and communicate 

the sense of astute wonder we 

experience when we realize they 

may be specious. 



ART THERAPY 

Art 

therapy 


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ART THERAPY 

The use of artistic methods 

to treat psychological 

disorders and enhance 

mental health is known as art 

therapy. Art therapy is a technique 

rooted in the idea that creative 

expression through visual art media 

can foster healing and mental wellbeing. 

The purpose of art therapy is to 

utilize the creative process to help 

people explore self-expression 

and, in doing so, find new ways to 

gain personal insight and develop 

new coping skills. The creation or 

appreciation of art is used to help 

people explore 

emotions, 

develop selfawareness, 

cope with stress 

and boost 

self-esteem. It 

may also aid 

in resolving 

conflicts and 

reduce distress. 

People have 

been relying 

on the arts for 

communication, 

self-expression, 

and healing for thousands of 

years. But art therapy didn't start 

to become a formal program until 

the 1940s. Doctors noted that 

individuals living with mental illness 

often expressed themselves in 

drawings and other artworks, which 

led many to explore the use of art 

as a healing strategy. Since then, 

art has become an important part 

of the therapeutic field and is used 

in some assessment and treatment 

techniques. 

Professor Semir Zeki, a 

neurobiologist at the University 

College of London, affirmed that 

when we stare at great art, our brain 

is stimulated as when we fall in 

love. Art brings increased levels of 

dopamine, a neurotransmitter that 

aids in controlling the brains' reward 

The purpose of art 

therapy is to utilize the 

creative process to help 

people explore selfexpression 

and, in doing 

so, find new ways to gain 

personal insight and 

develop new coping skills. 

and pleasure centers. 

Scientific studies have proven 

that art appreciation improves our 

quality of life and makes us feel 

good. When we create art, we 

elevate our mood, we improve our 

ability to problem solve, and open 

our minds to new ideas. According 

to Dr. Shelley Carson, art's ability 

to improve our mood broadens 

our attention and allows us to see 

further possible solutions to creative 

problems. 

After an assessment of the 

client's strengths and needs, art 

therapy may be offered in either 

an individual or 

group format, 

according to 

which is better 

suited to the 

person. As the 

end goal of art 

therapy is one 

of healing, the 

activities an 

art therapist 

chooses to do 

with clients 

depend on 

a variety of 

factors such 

as their mental state or age. Art 

therapists may draw upon images 

from resources such as ARAS to 

incorporate historical art and 

symbols into their work with patients. 

As the mental health field grows 

and more research is done, we 

expect to see art therapy blossom 

into the mainstream, with more and 

more condition-specific treatments 

developed. Although art therapy 

is still growing, there is an ample 

amount of evidence suggesting 

that it has very real and has very 

powerful benefits that should be 

considered by anyone seeking 

effective ways to address serious 

mental health issues. 



ART AROUND US 

How 

impacts 

Artour 

Day-to-Day 

Lives 


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ART IMPACTS 

Art is a widely ranged word 

that makes an impact on 

every aspect of our life. Art 

is everywhere, influencing 

us daily. Whether it be painting, 

sketching, sculpting, photography, 

creating music, or dancing. It 

allows us to convey concepts 

beyond the mere meaning of words 

and a variety of ways to express 

ourselves. Art is what is said 

without speaking. It has the power 

to change our opinions, instilling 

values and translating experiences 

across space and time. We can use 

them to help us have boundless 

imaginations. 

Art gives meaning to our lives 

and helps us understand our 

world. It is an essential part of our 

culture because it allows us to 

have a deeper understanding of 

our emotions. To take a song and 

play it, to recreate a moment or 

represent a feeling, is all art. 

Art increases our self-awareness, 

and also allows us to be open 

to new ideas and experiences 

which leads to opening our minds 

and hearts. It shows us all that 

could be possible in the world. Art 

introduces us to a whole new set of 

experiences and ideas that we may 

have never witnessed before. We 

can see the perspective of the 

people around us and are never 

limited to just one opinion. 

When we connect with a 

particular art piece, this experience 

comes down to intuitively 

connecting with the artist's story, 

voice, and experience. You are 

being welcomed into the artist's 

world and through that, we are 

ultimately connecting with our 

inner selves. Art enables us to look 

within and to listen to ourselves, 

realize who we are, and what we 

care about. As people, we tend to 

make emotional choices that are 

passionate to us, which allows us 

to realize what we care about and 

what we stand for. When we are 

certain of our values, we tend to be 

happier and healthier as individuals 

because we can figure out our 

life’s purpose. 

Art is what makes life worthwhile. 

It may not be vital to fulfill our basic 

needs, but it does make life joyful. 

As we continue our journey of a 

fast-paced life with moments of 

quick decisions and fragmented 

thoughts, art allows every moment 

to be memorable. Art makes the 

world around us look beautiful and 

more interesting. It helps us grow 

and live more complete lives. 




Altered 

Thrift Art 

By Dave Pollot 

“I’m telling my own story with each piece,” says Dave Pollot 


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Dave Pollot is an artist 

based in New York 

known for his altered 

thrift art paintings. He 

finds unwanted artwork 

and adds his own touch, most often 

pop culture parodies, and in doing 

so, bridges the divide between 

classic and pop art. By adding 

his own unique touches to the art 

found in thrift stores, he transforms 

mundane scenes into sensational 

art pieces that are entertaining and 

inspiring. 

His artwork has been displayed 

and found homes in galleries, 

businesses, and private collections 

in all 50 states in the US and over 

40 countries around the globe. His 

work has attracted attention from 

the media both in the U.S. and 

abroad, including Business Insider, 

Instagram, and the SyFy Channel 

The idea began as a joke 

between him and his wife who 

adores shopping at thrift stores. 

Painting had always been a hobby 

to Dave, but once he began 

repurposing thrift art in 2012 it 

He finds comfort 

in working over old 

paintings and feels 

restless when spending 

too much time away 

from his easel. 

quickly evolved. Painting has now 

turned into an obsession for Dave. 

He finds comfort in working over old 

paintings and feels restless when 

spending too much time away from 

his easel. Dave says “As much as 

I’ve always loved to paint, I found 

that I often lost interest in what I was 

working on before it was ever close 

to being finished.” 

Reworking found art turned out to 

be the answer to this problem. Each 

new piece presents a new set of 

challenges, and learning to work in 

a variety of styles and master new 

techniques has kept his attention. 

It’s also an interesting challenge to 

develop a narrative and tell a story 

with a painting – the backgrounds 

provide the framework to use to 

build a story. 

We express ourselves through 

painting. “I’ve always loved the 

idea that art is deeply personal. 

I’m telling my own story with each 

piece, but everyone is a little bit 

like a mirror, reflecting its meaning 

to the viewer through his or her 

perception,” says Dave. 



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Dubai evenings 

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ART | NEWS 


Spectacular light festival to 

bring Expo 2020 Dubai site to life 

Kaleidoscope, a stunning 

outdoor night-time light 

festival, will bring Expo 

2020 Dubai’s site to life 

for the mega event’s 

entire six months, from incredible 

structures designed by superstars of 

the architecture world, such as Asif 

Khan, Foster + Partners, Grimshaw, 

and Hopkins Architects, to its 

landscaped public areas. 

Kaleidoscope will harness the 

beauty of photography, light and 

visual arts. The festival will connect 

with Expo 2020’s impactful initiatives 

and global entertainment, including 

Diwali and Christmas, to tell powerful 

stories in immersive ways. 

The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin 

Rashid Al Maktoum International 

Photography Awards (HIPA) is 

providing much of the light show’s 

imagery and has been specially 

chosen to link to Expo’s subthemes 

of Opportunity, Mobility and 

Kaleidoscope will 

harness the beauty of 

photography, light and 

visual arts. The festival 

will connect with Expo 

2020’s impactful 

initiatives and global 

entertainment, 

including Diwali and 

Christmas, to tell 

powerful stories in 

immersive ways. 

Sustainability using imagery from 

HIPA’s archive, which stretches back 

to its founding in 2011. 

Grant Reid, Vice President, Events 

and Entertainment, Expo 2020 

Dubai, said: “While the past 18 

months have been unprecedently 

challenging, we believe that 

collaboration can inspire a better 

future – something we hope to 

highlight in our light show. A 

kaleidoscope is symbolic: once 

shaken, it shows something new but 

equally beautiful; and light has the 

power to conquer darkness. 

Through Kaleidoscope, our 

subthemes – Opportunity, Mobility 

and Sustainability – will be vividly 

brought to life, reminding us of 

their relevance now more than ever 

before.” 

Alongside showcasing Expo’s 

subthemes, dynamic programming 

and the power of human connection, 

the light festival will also offer a 

self-guided visitor experience, 

with provisions made for social 

distancing. 



WORLD TOURISM DAY 

World 

Tourism 

Day 

Travelling to different 

destinations helps us 

relax, detoxify our minds 

and achieve peace from 

within. Travel has been 

said to broaden the mind, exploring 

the world and seeing the broad 

vistas and cultures that the people 

of the world offer. 

World Tourism Day is celebrated 

on September 27 every year 

to highlight the importance of 

travelling and promoting the 

respective nations’ tourism sector. 

United Nations World Tourism 

Organization (UNWTO), the global 

body responsible for the promotion 

of tourism, has been celebrating 

World Tourism Day since 1980. 

The date was chosen as it was on 

this day that the UNWTO adopted 

its Statutes which are considered 

milestones in the global tourism 

space. 

The tourism industry has 

become one of the fastest growing 

economic sectors in the world 

today. Over the last few years, 

the tourism industry has seen a 

tremendous expansion and growth. 

International tourist arrivals have 

grown significantly in the past 

few decades. Tourism industry is 

estimated to be worth 10% of the 

global GDP and provides one in ten 

jobs globally. The UNWTO expects 

an annual growth of 3% in the 

tourism industry until 2030. 

Tourism is a study of exploration. 

It helps us to connect with our 

ancient roots. It is a vibrant learning 

process where a traveler identifies 

himself amongst a wide variety 

of different cultures, languages, 

cuisines, traditions and lifestyles. 

The main reason behind 

celebrating the day was to spread 

recognition of the tourism industry in 

terms of its impact on the country’s 

socio-lingual, cultural, geopolitical, 

economic, and financial factors. 

Tourism Day is your opportunity to 

broaden your own world a little, find 

a location you’ve always wanted to 

make time to visit, and finally, get 

around to making time to do it. So, 

find your inner traveler and get out 

there and experience the places 

you’ve always wanted to see. 



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WORLD TOURISM DAY 

The main reason behind 

celebrating the day was to 

spread recognition of the 

tourism industry in terms of 

its impact on the country’s 

socio-lingual, cultural, 

geopolitical, economic, and 

financial factors. 


ART | NEWS 


Portraits of UAE leaders 

created with coins from 88 countries 

To celebrate the 'Year of 

50th', the local authority 

of Abu Dhabi created 

portraits of the UAE 

leaders using coins. The 

Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) 

of the Department of Municipalities 

and Transport made the work 

from coins from 88 countries, 

representing the social and cultural 

harmony between the UAE and 

other nations. 

The ITC said the initiative is 

following in the lines of the visionary 

leader, the UAE’s Founding Father, 

the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan 

Al Nahyan, who once said: “We 

preserve the past, maintain the 

present and build the future.” 

The initiative comes in celebration 

of the ‘Year of the 50th’ and was 

created by Arab artist Osama 

Sbeata, who holds the Guinness 

World Record for the largest sand 

painting. The artwork is kept in the 

main lobby of the ITC building in Al 

Maqta. 

The idea for artwork is derived 

from pre-Hafilat smart cards when 

residents, as well as tourists from 

other countries, used coins to pay 

for the bus fares. “In 2013, the ICT 

discontinued the use of all cash 

payments and switched to digital 

payment system using Hafilat smart 

cards as the service payment 

method,” said Ateeq Mohammed 

Al Mazroui, operations division 

director, public transport sector. 

The artwork expresses love 

and gratitude to the UAE and its 

leaders who built the country on 

The artwork expresses 

love and gratitude to 

the UAE and its leaders 

who built the country 

on the foundations of 

tolerance and made it 

a role model. 

the foundations of tolerance and 

made it a role model. An artwork 

also shows the development in Abu 

Dhabi in all sectors, especially in 

the transport sector. 



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ART | NEWS 


Brendan Murphy installs a 

22- foot sculpture in the Caribbean Sea 

Brendan Murphy has 

installed a 22 foot, 

3,000-pound sculpture 

named "The Boonji 

Spaceman" on a dock 

in the middle of the ocean at 

the Hodges Bay Resort in Antigua. 

The sculpture strikes a Michael 

Jackson-inspired dance pose and 

is emblazoned with words and 

mathematical equations. 

Often compared to artist Jeff 

Koons, Murphy's "Boonji 

Spaceman" series is his most 

recognized body of work, which 

he first created out of bronze in 

2015. Yet that one stands only 18 

inches high. 

"I've always had this weird 

connection to these people who are 

willing to get on a space ship and 

"And I think a lot of 

the creative process 

is (similar). If you're 

not comfortable with 

the unknown then 

you're in the wrong 

business." 

go to the unknown,' Murphy said. 

"And I think a lot of the creative 

process is (similar). If you're not 

comfortable with the unknown then 

you're in the wrong business." 

When Christopher Harding, 

the co-owner of the Hodges Bay 

Resort, commissioned Murphy 

to create another version of his 

spaceman, Murphy said he knew it 

had to be big, literally. "We wanted 

to create something that you 

could see from space down on the 

island," he said. Murphy said they 

hired a company to take photos of 

the sculpture from space that they 

plan to release soon. 

The sculpture is made up of steel 

and carbon fiber. Murphy took 8 

months to create the sculpture and 

there were production challenges 

because of the ongoing Covid-19 

pandemic. 



WORLD LITERACY DAY 

World 

Literacy 

Day 

is the 

most powerful 

weapon we can 

use to change the 

“Education 

world” – Nelson 

Mandela. International Literacy 

Day is celebrated on September 

8 every year to promote human 

attention towards literacy and 

to know the rights for social and 

human development. This day is 

celebrated to encourage people 

towards getting an education and 

to understand their responsibility 

towards the family, society, and 

the country. It is necessary to raise 

awareness in the world of literary 

issues that are faced by people and 

also to endorse campaigns that 

help increase literacy for all people. 

Can you imagine navigating 

modern-day life without the 

basic ability to read and write? 

Wiping out illiteracy in every local 

community around the world is 

what International Literacy Day is all 

about. Literacy is a necessary tool 

to eradicate poverty, lowering child 

mortality, controlling population 

growth, attaining gender equality, 

etc. It is correctly said that literacy 

has the ability to raise the family 

status. 

This day was adopted as 

the part of UN's sustainable 

development goals program in 

2015. The purpose of the day was 

to promote literacy as a tool that 

could empower individuals as well 

as whole communities. Literacy 

has helped many people to get 

employment and improve their 

lifestyle all around the globe. It has 

helped eradicate problems like 

unemployment, poverty and has 

played a huge role in leading a 

stable and happy life. 

Even in the times of global 

crisis, efforts have been made 

to find alternative ways to 

ensure the continuity of learning, 

including distance learning, often 

in combination with in-person 

learning. Literacy can contribute 

to building a solid foundation for 

a human-centered recovery, with 

a special focus on the interplay of 

literacy and digital skills required by 

non-literate youth and adults. In our 

increasingly complex and rapidly 

changing technological world, it is 

very important for us to expand our 

knowledge and learn new skills in 

order to cope up with the pace of 

change. 

UNESCO has been central to 

improve literacy worldwide and that 

is why they promote International 

Literacy Day in partnership with 

governments, charities, local 

communities, and experts in the 

field worldwide. By adopting 

various themes every year, they 

wish to turn attention on literacy in 

all its forms in a changing world. 



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WORLD LITERACY DAY 

UNESCO has been central to 

improve literacy worldwide 

and that is why they promote 

International Literacy 

Day in partnership with 

governments, charities, local 

communities, and experts in 

the field worldwide. 



Petra 

Kaltenbach 


Petra Kaltenbach is a German 

painter residing in Dubai, who 

follows the trends of digitization. 

She moved to Dubai in 2004 

when the transformative period of 

the UAE began. As an energy healer, 

graphic designer, and fine artist it 

felt very authentic to her to have the 

transformation as the core theme. 

She developed her artist career, with 

one of the milestones being World Art 

Dubai. Shortlisted by the IEAA and 

for the Burj Khalifa Façade Petra got 

attention and recognition. In 2018 World 

Art Dubai awarded her as the best UAEresident-artist, 

and she was sponsored 

for 1 year by Canon. Since 2019, she is 

curator of World Art Dubai. For the last 5 

years, her art is using the pomegranate 

as an object to project her ideas 

because the pomegranate is a symbol 

of love, health, wealth, and beauty. 

Petra intertwined her art with technology 

to express her inner attitude in many 

creative ways. She has integrated her 

healing abilities into her art to mediate 

positive energies to the viewer. 



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Shaima 

Al Awadhi 

Shaima Al Awadhi is an 

artist residing in Dubai who 

specializes in fine arts. Her 

main motive through the 

artworks is to express her love for 

the various forms of arts from music 

to dance and poetry. She started her 

career at PepsiCo, one of the largest 

foods and beverage businesses in 

the region. Being selected for the 

Emirati Graduate program, she was 

working on various projects with 

different functions as she expanded 

her skills. She then looked after 

social and digital communications, 

planning and developing content 

across multiple channels internally 

and externally. She supported 

activations and partnering with 

different functions at regional levels 

through messaging projects and 

campaigns, and also produced 

creative visuals and videos. Today, 

she looks after ADNOC's integrated 

Upstream Communications Unit 

across HQ and major Group 

Operating Companies. 

Shaima has participated in several 

exhibitions in Dubai. She won an 

award for being one of the region’s 

top five art students in AS Art and 

first place in the Start-up Dubai 

competition. Her interests include 

painting, socializing, traveling, 

and horse-riding. Her goal is to 

bring positive change to society 

and contribute her skills to create 

a positive impact and pass on her 

learning and skills to everyone 

around her. 




Shadab 

Khan 


Shadab Khan is an artist 

based in Dubai who 

specializes in acrylic and 

oil paintings. She combines 

various media and different 

kinds of elements to achieve the 

right texture, flow blending, and 

separation of color. Her mixed 

media fluid art is captivating, 

mesmerizing, energizing, and 

depicting a tasteful explosion of 

color. 

She rose to fame during the 

Sikka Art Fair 2017, organized by 

Dubai culture for her unique artwork 

distinctive technique. She has 

also received the most honorable 

Golden Visa by Dubai Culture 

and Arts Authority and Dubai 

Government. 

The most prominent characteristic 

is her mastery of the fluid art 

technique. Today, her artwork 

is showcased in many private 

residences and offices throughout 

the UAE and other parts of the 

world like United States, Nigeria, 

India, Philippines, UK, Lebanon 

and many more. Some of her art 

collectors are even prominent 

celebrities and designers such 

as Shatha Hassoun ad Selma 

Benomar. 



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Abdulla 

Lutfi 

Abdulla Lutfi is an Emirati 

artist who has been creating 

art since childhood and 

used drawing as a means of 

communicating before he could even 

speak. Abdulla goes by his artistic 

signature “A.L”. He has a special 

fascination for Japanese culture and 

his appreciation and adoration for 

their culture has led him to dedicate 

a great number of his artworks to 

Japanese life. 

As an artist on the autistic 

spectrum, Abdulla sees and 

interprets the world in a unique 

and non-conventional way. His art 

is particularly important to society 

as he can communicate to the 

world in a way that is frequently not 

represented. He regards art as his 

connection to the world around him. 

His passion for art is derived from 

his tendency to see the world and its 

complexities in a “black and white” 

sense, and his sharp sense of humor. 

Abdulla strives to be an active 

member of society and use his art to 

better the people around him. In his 

efforts, he has carried out numerous 

workshops and demonstrations at 

corporate events and schools. To 

Abdulla, creating art is like allowing 

his viewers to peek into his soul. 

Throughout his years as an artist, 

he has had several commissions from 

hotels, banks, and even has his art 

on display at the Dubai International 

Airport. His art was also displayed on 

Word Autism Awareness Day in the 

terra - the Sustainability Pavilion as 

part of an Expo 2020 project. 

Currently, Abdulla is working in 

his art studio, “NEXT Chapter” at 

Tashkeel, Al Fahidi alongside his 

artistic mentor. He continues to grow 

as a person and as a gifted artist, 

exploring various art styles and 

expanding his repertoire of talent. 




Digital 

art 

By Jarrod Bezzina 


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“No matter how bad you think 

your art is, keep trying...,” says 

Jarrod Bezzina 


Jarrod follows the 

trend of redesigning 

old popular characters. 

He aims to represent 

himself as creative and 

show the world the way 

he sees things. 

Jarrod Bezzina is an artist based in Australia who 

specializes in illustration, concept art, and comic 

art through digital artistry. Digital art is an artistic 

work or practice that uses digital technology 

as part of the creative or presentation process. 

While the artist develops a graphical design with the 

use of a computer, tablet, or stiletto, the process itself is 

similar to painting with traditional materials. 

Jarrod follows the trend of redesigning old popular 

characters. He aims to represent himself as creative 

and show the world the way he sees things. Artists 

consciously use their minds in everyday life to search 

out visual cues that create an emotional response 

within them. Through his art, the reality of the world is 

transformed into something completely different. 

In recent years, comics and graphic novels have seen 

immense growth which means this category is trending 

for experimentation for many artists. Several aspects go 

into creating a graphic novel such as the artwork, the plot, 

and the focus on each character and their journey. Jarrod 

has started his graphic novel series and is most proud of 

the fact that he can create what he imagines on a page. 

His greatest inspirations are his friends and colleagues 

who constantly inspire him to be the best he can, 

while also helping to push his skills to new heights. 

This creates the ambition and drive for him to 

work hard. The support derived from others 

always feels encouraging. Jarrod says “No 

matter how bad you think your art is, keep 

trying...trust me it’s worth it and we've all 

walked down that road of self-doubt. Some of 

us are still walking it.” 



ART | NEWS 


Cyprus opens an underwater 

sculpture museum 

Cyprus has added The 

Museum of Underwater 

Sculpture of Ayia Napa 

(Musan) to its tourist 

attraction list. The 

museum features a collection of 

130 sculptures in a newly created 

Marine Protected Area. 

The works at the museum, 

located in the resort town of Ayia 

Napa, range from botanical to 

figurative, including more than 

90 sculptures by Jason deCaires 

Taylor, a British artist known for his 

site-specific creations that turn into 

artificial coral reefs. 

Musan’s sculptures are made of 

sea materials, including stones, 

rocks and shells, and are meant 

to live harmoniously among the 

Musan’s sculptures are 

made of sea materials, 

including stones, rocks 

and shells, and are meant 

to live harmoniously 

among the marine life. 

The museum has stated 

its intent to enrich the 

biodiversity of the area 

to allow the sculptures 

to turn into coral reefs 

and eventually an 

“underwater forest”. 

marine life. The museum has stated 

its intent to enrich the biodiversity of 

the area to allow the sculptures to 

turn into coral reefs and eventually 

an “underwater forest”. 

Visitors can dive or snorkel 

Musan for free, although 

reservations must be made ahead 

of time. The surrounding area 

will also have diving centres and 

schools for visitors. 

With the arrival of Musan, Ayia 

Napa’s local government hopes to 

tap into this market for their town 

too. By the local government’s 

predictions, Musan will be able to 

bring in 50,000 visitors annually. 



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Mystic 

“I seek to deliver 

an unforgettable 

experience to the 

viewer,” says 

Alex Aliume 

Visionary Artist 

A 

rising start in the 

contemporary art 

scene, Alex Aliume is a 

mystic, visionary artist 

born in Ukraine. Having 

no formal art education, he first laid 

his hands on canvas, paints and 

brushes in 2017, and consciously 

created his very first painting. After 

a lifetime of seeking, he had finally 

discovered his true purpose in art 

and has been painting every single 

day ever since. 

As a child, he experienced 

strange visions and vivid dreams. 

At the age of six, he discovered 

a book of his grandfather’s about 

“Sorcery," which ultimately became 

a door to his cosmic future. Being 

a student of various esoteric 

doctrines, including numerology 

and other magical practices, 

as well as the Moscow-based 

organization, Knowledge System: 

Ecology of Thought, founded 

by LP Troyan, the knowledge 

he acquired during those years 


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deeply impacted 

his personality 

as well as art. 

After finishing 

high school, he 

briefly attended 

Aerospace 

University in Kharkiv, 

Ukraine, before dropping 

out to pursue his dream of going 

to New York. 

Aliume is most famously known 

as the creator of cosmic UV glowin-the-dark, 

3-D psychedelic 

art. His Blacklight Visionary Art 

represents his inspired attempt 

to unveil the invisible mystery of 

universal truth via the profound 

languages of art and light. Through 

his art, he aspires to speak 

directly to the human heart and 

soul reminding the viewer of their 

primordial divine roots and evoking 

a memory of the Great Spirit that 

lies within and around us. He 

believes that the language of art 

and light requires no words. 

To create unique 

and extraordinary 

ways to 

experience art, 

Aliume uses 

undiscovered 

methods and 

technologies using 

light, motion and threedimensional 

shapes. Light is 

the most powerful aspect of his 

art. Most of the artworks created 

by him, glow under black light or 

in full darkness. He feels light is 

the best tool for waking the viewer 

to the profundity of the present. In 

doing so, he aims to help all souls 

rediscover the kindness, sincerity 

and love inherent in their very 

existence. 

Painting was and remains the 

most natural thing that Aliume has 

ever felt. His artwork has collectors 

in the United States, Canada, the 

United Kingdom, France, Germany, 

the Netherlands, India, Thailand 

and the Philippines. Aliume’s art 

Aliume is most famously 

known as the creator of 

cosmic UV glow-in-thedark, 

3-D psychedelic art. 

His Blacklight Visionary 

Art represents his 

inspired attempt to unveil 

the invisible mystery of 

universal truth via the 

profound languages of art 

and light. 

can be viewed on his Instagram 

page @aliumeart and his website 

aliumeart.com. 



ART FACTS 

Andy Warhol created over 

600 time capsules during his 

lifetime 

During the Middle Ages, the most common technique 

to create murals was called tempera painting. Tempera 

is created by mixing dry powdered pigments with egg 

or water to dissolve them and obtain the vibrant paint 

used in the religious works. 

Bob Ross once helped a colorblind 

viewer by dedicating a 

whole episode to painting only 

in grey 

Salvador Dalí made it a point to be 

as weird as possible throughout his 

life. He would steal pens and carry an 

ocelot with him as he walked around 

the city. 


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ART FACTS 

The first Sculpture Garden was planned in just one 

night. The current space, dedicated to Abby Aldrich 

Rockefeller, was initially designed in 1953 and is now 

the heart of the museum. 

Georgia O'Keeffe loved 

painting in her car. 

She would place the 

canvas on the back 

seat and paint from 

the passenger seat. 

It took a year for German 

art student Benjamin Harff 

to rewrite the Silmarillion in 

elfish style. 

In 2003 street 

artist Banksy 

stuck his own 

work to the 

wall in the 

Tate Modern 

Museum. 

Roy Lichtenstein 

who is famous 

for his comicstyle 

art didn't 

even like comics 

as a kid! 


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ART EVENTS 

Art Exhibitions 

and Events to look out for! 

Al Murabba Arts Festival 

Al Murabbaa is a ten-day art 

and culture event that provides 

visitors an art experience within 

an extraordinary historical setting. 

During the ten days of the Festival, 

more than 60 artists, workshops, 

and concerts will take place. 

Date: 28 October, 2021 - 6 

November, 2021 

Location: Ajman Heritage District 

For more information, visit: 

https://ajman.travel/ 

When I count, There are only you… 

Curated by Hoor Al Qasimi, Director 

of Sharjah Art Foundation, When I 

Count There Are Only You… presents 

the work of Farhad Moshiri, Farideh 

Lashai, Iman Issa, Mandy El Sayegh, 

Nari Ward, Prajakta Potnis, Rabih 

Mroue and Rasheed Araeen. Taking 

its title from a work by Farideh Lashai 

that was itself inspired by Goya’s 

Disasters of War, this exhibition 

offers an insight into the radical 

ideas, visions and perspectives on 

humanity that inform the work of eight 

artists represented in the Sharjah Art 

Foundation Collection. 

Date: Until 10 Jan 2022 

Location: Sharjah City, Al Muriejah 

Square 

For more information, visit: https:// 

sharjahevents.ae/ 


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Curatorial Development Exhibition Program 

Warehouse421 and the Bombay 

Institute for Critical Analysis and 

Research (BICAR) invite curators from 

within the Middle East, North Africa, 

and South Asia regions, to propose a 

group exhibition and publication on 

‘Future Perfect: Catastrophe and the 

Contemporary’. Future perfect is a 

perspective of the future on what the 

past (our present) will have been if we 

do not think, act, and create in the here 

and now of contemporary catastrophe. 

Date: Until Dec 31, 2021 

Location: Warehouse421, Zayed Port 

For more information, visit: https:// 

visitabudhabi.ae/ 

Dubai Design Week 

Dubai Design Week is the region's largest creative 

festival, reflecting Dubai's position as design capital 

of the Middle East featuring various sections and 

participating brands. Alongside an extensive collateral 

programme that will include conceptual showcases by 

regional architects and interior designers, Downtown 

Design’s talks programme and onsite networking events, 

Connect Programme, the fair’s B2B platform will offer 

brands direct access to key design professionals with 

relevant project pipelines as it attracts over 19,000 

visitors including the region's top design firms, industry 

decision-makers and influencers 

Date: 8 November 2021 to 13 November 2021 

Location: Dubai Design District 

For more information, visit: https://www. 

dubaidesignweek.ae/ 

Drop by Drop Life Falls from the Sky. 

Water, Islam and Art exhibition 

The exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization 

includes more than 120 artworks and objects exploring the 

theme of water, Islam and art. Art aficionados can catch 

artefacts ranging from manuscripts to metalwork; pottery 

to textiles; carpets to Islamic art; all centred on the theme 

of water. The exhibition is a collaboration between Sharjah 

Museums Authority (SMA) and the Fondazione Torino Musei 

in Turin, Italy. 

Date: Until Dec 11, 2021 

Location: Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization 

For more information, visit: https://sharjahmuseums.ae 


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The Burj Al Arab Hotel 

Dubai 

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3.Where is the world’s tallest sandcastle located? 

4.What kind of art does Dave Pollot specialize in? 

5.What did Anastasia Trusova name her style of art? 

6.What is the name of Brendan Murphy’s 22 foot sculpture installed in the Caribbean Sea? 

7.What is Erin Hanson’s unique technique called? 

8.Which year was Versace found? 

9.Where is Alex Aliume from? 

10.When is World Tourism Day celebrated? 

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Enchanted Forest 

Margarita Kunizheva 

Winter Dance 

Acrylic/mixed 

media on canvas 

Size: 100x100 cm 

Madeleine 

Kurtsdotter 

Color pencil art 

Kissa Rahpaima 

Arabic calligraphy using gold foil on 

acrylic and canvas 

Rabia Abubaker 

Monochrome Realistic Horse 

Acrylic on canvas 

Size: 30x40 cm. 

Julie Migayron Arfaoui 

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kids 

A beautiful scenery 

Insiyah Mansoor 

Gulf Indian High School 

I'm just an intermediate artist 

fascinated with art, especially 

sketching and I pay a lot of 

attention to details. 

Krishna Venkatesh 

Modern Indian School, Dibba 

Fujairah 

Peacocks have always mesmerized humans with 

their beauty and the unique combination of colours 

adorned by them. Just by being themselves they put 

something in the world that was not there before. 

We all should imbibe that quality and be true to our 

nature and the unique attributes we all have. Just by 

being us we will make this world a beautiful place. 

Prachi Khurana 

Gems Modern Academy 

Two of my favourite artworks 

Khalil Subedar 

Jumeirah Primary School 

Year 6 

I love all types of art including 

painting, acting/theater, singing 

and music in general. I feel like 

art describes my personality 

and so that's the reason why I 

ever started painting in the first 

place :) That's why this painting 

is special to me. 

Ayah El-Masri 

Australian International School 

A beautiful starry night with the a 

metoer shower and a beautiful girl 

gazing at the soothing, calm and 

delightful moonlight, thanking God 

for this beautiful life. 

Dhvani Dave 

Gems Modern Academy 

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CROSSWORD 

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ACROSS 

3. The artist who once inhaled his own 

artwork 

5. Number of teabags Andy Brown 

stitched together to create a portrait 

of Queen Elizabeth 

6. The first living person to have their art 

featured in the Louvre 

8. The country where the first pencil 

was invented 

R 

DOWN 

1. The artist who said “We don't make 

mistakes, just happy little accidents” 

2. Red, yellow and blue are universally 

known as 

4. Country where the painting The 

Starry Night by Van Gogh was 

S 

painted in 

5. Number of definitions of the word ‘art’ 

there are in the Oxford dictionary 

7. Number of paintings Vincent van 

Gogh sold in his lifetime 

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ANSWERS 

1. Bob Ross 

2. Primary 

3. Wigan 

4. France 

5. Thousand, Twelve 

6. Braque 

7. One 

8. England 


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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS 

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) Capital Gate 

Also known as 

the leaning tower 

of Abu Dhabi 

The ultimate 

business address in 

the UAE capital. 

Accommodates 

approximately 

15,000 sqm of exclusive 

office space 

The structure has 

a near record-breaking 

18 degrees inclination 

toward the West. 

ADNEC is the largest 

conference and exhibition 

centre in the region. 

In June 2010, Guinness 

World Records recognized 

Capital Gate tower as 

the world's "farthest 

manmade leaning building" 


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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS 

Alif – The Mobility Pavilion | Expo 2020 Dubai 

An experience 

that will merge 

the digital world 

with the physical, 

exhibiting iconic 

historical figures 

whose innovations 

have shaped the 

technology of the 

modern world. 

The Pavilion was 

named Alif after 

the first letter 

of the Arabic 

alphabet, 

symbolizing the 

"beginning of 

progress and 

new horizons". 

Designed by 

internationally 

recognized 

and respected 

architects Foster 

+ Partner 

Occupies a 12,000 

m. sq. plot with 

4,000m. sq. of 

exhibition space 

Features the 

world’s largest 

passenger lift, 

which will be able 

to transport 160+ 

people at a time 

Consists of a semiunderground-semiopen-air 

330-meter 

track which allows 

visitors to see 

cutting-edge mobility 

devices in action 


WATCHES IN FOCUS 

Cartier 

Rhodium-finish 

18K white gold 

beaded crown set 

with a brilliant-cut 

diamond. 

Silvered dial. 

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Patek 

Phillipe 

White gold. 

Sapphire-crystal 

case back. Waterresistant 

to 30m. 

Case diameter: 39 

mm. Height: 11.18 

mm. Dial: navy blue 

lacquered, gold 

applied hour markers 

and numerals. 

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Fendi 

29 mm polished and brushed black PVD stainless 

steel case and bezel, crown set with black onyx. 

Black lacquered dial with shiny black indexes FF 

Karligraphy set with 60 black diamonds, approx. 

0.1 carats. 

www.fendi.com 

Mont Blanc 

Stainless Steel, slate grey dial with black flange 

and counters, black rhodium-coated luminescent 

Roman numerals and indexes 

www.montblanc.com 

Steel. Sapphire-crystal case back. Water-resistant 

to 30m. Diameter: 36 mm. Height: 10.05 mm. 

Blue sunburst dial. Gold applied numerals with 

luminescent coating. 

www.patek.com 

Cartier 

Patek 

Phillipe 

For sale is a pre-owned near mint condition 

42mm 18 karat white gold Cartier Rotonde De 

Cartier. silver stepped dial with black Roman 

numerals, blued hands, small seconds, and 

chronograph function. 


Fendi 

Polished and brushed stainless steel case, bezel 

set with 62 diamonds, approx. 0.29 carat, crown 

set with 1 diamond, approx. 0.05 carat. Paved dial 

set with 460 diamonds, approx. 0.99 carat, black 

colored hands. 

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Cartier 

Slate gray dial with black flange, black rhodiumcoated 

luminescent Roman numerals and indexes. 

Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating 



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Rolex 

Submariner 

Oyster bracelet, black dial w/ dot hour 

markers, luminous hands & hour Markers 

and unidirectional rotatable 60-Minute 

aluminum black bezel 

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Rolex 

Sky Dive 

Oyster, 42 mm, yellow gold, fluted, bidirectional 

rotatable Rolex Ring Command bezel. Oysterflex 

bracelet, bright black dial. 

www.rolex.com 

Bvlgari 

Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater with mechanical 

manufacture extra-thin movement, manual winding, 

minute repeater, two hammers and gongs, Carbon 

CTP and Peek case, bracelet and skeletonized dial. 

www.bulgari.com 

Omega 

This 44 mm chronograph model is crafted from 

stainless steel and includes a polished black 

ceramic bezel with a white enamel diving scale. 

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Omega 

Shining brightly in OMEGA's ceramic 

"Moonwatch" collection, this radiant version of 

the "Dark Side of the Moon" stands out with a 

diamond-set ceramic bezel that sits on the black 

ceramic 44.25 mm case. 

www.omegawatches.com 

Bvlgari 

BVLGARI Solotempo watch with mechanical 

manufacture movement, automatic winding 

and date, stainless steel case treated with black 

Diamond Like Carbon and bezel engraved with 

double logo, black dial, black rubber bracelet and 

interchangeable brown calf leather bracelet. 


Hublot 

44mm polished and satin finished 18K King 

Gold, with 6-H shaped Titanium screwed 

bezel. Sapphire and anti-reflective treatment 

crystal with matte black skeleton dial. 

www.hublot.com 

Hublot 

42 mm satin finished and polished Titanium set 

with 64 diamonds and 14-baguette cut diamonds. 

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FASHION & LIFESTYLE 

Ulla Johnson 

Ulla Johnson looks to 

Japan for inspiration 

for her Spring 

'21 collection, as 

highlighted by this 

'Aurore' dress that's 

detailed with origamilike 

pleating and 

delicate ruffles. It's cut 

from 'River Blossom' 

printed cotton-poplin 

with a crossover bodice 

and a voluminous 

tiered skirt. 

Dior 

The freshness of an 

armful of colourful petals, 

the vivifying energy of 

citrusy dew. 

Miss Dior Rose N'Roses 

is a sparkling floral 

fragrance, a profusion of 

Grasse Roses refreshed 

by a zest of Bergamot 

and heightened by the 

intensity of a White Musk 

note. 

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Versace 

A strong, masculine fragrance, Dylan Blue 

encapsulates the sensual scents of the 

Mediterranean. The fragrance bold ambrox notes, 

refreshed with hints of bergamot and grapefruit. The 

earthy and citrusy olfactory notes are enveloped 

with black pepper, papyrus wood and incense, 

along with mineral musk, tonka beans and saffron. 

www.versace.com 

Balenciaga 

Shiny crocodile embossed cafslin with adjustable 

and removable crossbody leather strap (21,6 inch), 

studded magnet closure. 

www.balenciaga.com 

Isabel Marant 

Noliaze one-sleeve cutout fil coupé 

silk-blend crepon mini dress 

Gucci 

Encased within a new, elongated bottle, Gucci Flora 

Gorgeous Gardenia relaunches with a new Eau de 

Parfum. With a scent built around the Gardenia 

flower, the joyful floral signature has been admired 

since the dawn of time and said to be used in elixirs 

and magic potions. 

www.gucci.com 

Jacquemus 

Simon Porte 

Jacquemus 

says his Spring 

'21 collection, 

'L'Amour', is a 

celebration of love. 

It's been made in 

Italy from breathable 

linen that fits slim 

through the bodice 

before falling to a 

swishy fishtail skirt. 

The sweetheart 

neckline is framed 

by slinky straps 

that drape off your 

shoulders and tie at 

the open back. 

Chanel 

N°5 is the most iconic fragrance of the century. A 

radical creation that revolutionized the traditions 

of its era. A design piece turned legend that 

fêtes 100 years of celebrity in 2021. To mark 

this very special year, CHANEL has created an 

exclusive collection inspired by quotidian objects 

as a reminder that wearing N°5 transforms the 

everyday. These 17 limited-edition products 

compose the Factory 5 Collection. 

www.chanel.com 


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FASHION & LIFESTYLE 

Prada 

Sunglasses with an oversized, feminine shape. The 

elegant frame is enhanced by refined acetate layers 

glued to the brow bar of the frame front and on the 

geometric temples. Prada lettering logo. 

www.prada.com 

Marks & Spencer 

Tap into the preppy trend with these square 

sunglasses. Statement contrast frame, with 

dark lenses and comfortable wide arms. M&S 

Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that 

combine classic and contemporary styles. 

www.marksandspencer.com 

Prada 

Made of calf leather, it is defined by the metal 

hardware decorating the front and shoulder strap. 

Detachable 105 cm chain shoulder strap with 

shoulder pad, metal hardware, metal lettering logo 

on the strap, closure with flap and strap with metal 

loop, leather lining with patch pocket. 

www.prada.com 

LouisVuitton 

Revisited for the Fall 2021 Wild at Heart capsule, 

this Speedy Bandoulière 25 bag makes a striking 

impression. It is fashioned from embossed 

Monogram Empreinte leather with an oversized 

LV pattern and a bold leopard print on the sides. 

The braided Toron handles are a signature of the 

capsule and a detachable strap allows for crossbody 

wear. 

www.louisvuitton.com 

Valentino 

Valentino's dress was a vision on the Spring '21 

runway thanks to its vibrant 'Carrot' hue. Made in 

Italy, it's cut from silk and has an asymmetric drape 

that tumbles down from the rippled collar. 

Givenchy 

Cross-body bag in leather with high frequency 

embossed 4G motif.100% calfskin leather. Lining: 

78% viscose, 17% polyamide, 5% acrylic. Metal 

pieces: 100% zamak. 

www.givenchy.com 

RayBan 

A past model is brought back with these eyecatching 

octagon lenses. Straight out from the '70s, 

these eye-catching frames remain a sleek choice, 

available both in gold and silver shades, with 

matching acetate temple tips for a full-metal look. 

www.rayban.com 

YSL 

Gold-tone metal diamond-shape frame sunglasses, adding a sense of edge and glamour to your 

everyday ensemble. Featuring black tinted lenses and thin gold-tone diamond-shape frames. 

www.ysl.com 


JEWELLERY 

Swarovski 

Swarovski Collection I Millenia Necklace Octagon 

Cut Crystals, White, Rhodium Plated 

www.swarovski.com 

Tiffany & Co. 

Inspired by the olive branch, a symbol of peace and 

abundance. Narrow cuff in sterling silver. 

www.tiffany.com 

Boucheron 

The Holographique necklace by Boucheron is 

composed of slices of rock crystal edged in 

diamonds, with a 21-carat yellow sapphire at center. 

www.boucheron.com 

Van Cleef & Arpels 

Van Cleef & Arpels Merveilles d'émeraudes necklace with detachable pendants 

There are multiple ways to combine the diamond and emerald pendants in the Merveille 

d’émeraudes necklace showcasing the versatility of multi-wear designs that were popular 

in the first half of the 20th century. A clever and discreet mechanism allows an easy 

switching of the Colombian emeralds with pear-cut diamonds in this versatile necklace. 


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Bucherer 

JEWELLERY 

Showcasing sapphires in all their multi-coloured glory, this eternity-style ring 

comes from Bucherer Fine Jewellery’s Pastello range, with each stone carefully 

selected for its feminine pastel hue. Set in 18 carat rose gold and featuring 34 

sapphires, the design is also available in single or triple bands, making it the 

ideal piece for those who like to mix and match their jewellery. 

www.bucherer.com 

Cartier 

Maillon 

Panthére 18ct 

white-gold and 

diamond ring 

Cartier 

Lignes 18ct 

white-gold 

and diamond 

wedding band 

Cartier 

Panthère de 

Cartier 18ct 

white-gold, onyx, 

emerald, and 

diamond ring 

Cartier 

Trinity de Cartier 18ct 

white-gold, diamond 

pave and ceramic ring 

Bulgari 

Extremely rare and ultra-sophisticated, 

cornflower blue is one of sapphires’ most 

coveted and precious colour varieties. A 

vibrant, pure and light nuance coming to 

life in an unbelievable 47.57 carats. 


Graff 

The double strand necklace is a masterpiece of diamond 

design showcasing an extraordinary array of diamonds that 

combined weigh close to 90 carats. Contrasting rows of 

round and emerald cut diamonds, each invisibly connected 

to the next, are accompanied by a magnificent 10.06 carat 

Flawless emerald cut diamond drop. 

www.graff.com 

Van Cleef & Arpels 

Van Cleef & Arpels Merveilles 

d'émeraudes earrings diamonds 

The wing-shaped earrings match 

the Van Cleef & Arpels Merveilles 

d'émeraudes necklace. The 

earrings can be transformed 

using interchangeable 

emeralds from the necklace or 

worn with diamond drops. Set 

with diamonds and emeralds 


DESIGNER BRAND LOGOS 

Versace 

Versace is an Italian luxury fashion company 

and trade name founded by Gianni Versace 

in 1978. He claimed that the inspiration for the 

Versace logo came from the artwork on the floor 

of the ruins in Rome that he and his siblings 

used to play on. Gianni said that he chose 

Medusa specifically for the logo because of 

the way that she made people fall hopelessly 

in love with her with no chance of ever going 

back. He hoped that his company would have 

the same effect on the people who purchased 

Versace products. 

Rolex 

Rolex was founded in 1905 by Alfred Davis 

and his brother-in-law Hans Wilsdorf. The Rolex 

logo is built around the name itself, which 

was chosen since they thought it was easy to 

pronounce in any language and sounded like 

the winding of a watch when you say the name 

out loud. The crown connects to the company’s 

motto, “A Crown for Every Achievement”. This 

symbol harkens back to its illustrious history of 

innovation, quality, and the long list of firsts in 

the world of watches. The green and gold color 

palette further reinforces the ideas of wealth 

and prestige. 


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