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Contents
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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
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26
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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.
- Exclusive to Magzoid
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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Alexander van ‘t Riet
CEO, Mai Dubai
12 September 2021
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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
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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
than 30 million kWh of power in
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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
18 September 2021
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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
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“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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PICTURE STORY
Hand of angel
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WORLD SKYSCRAPER DAY
22 September 2021
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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.
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Gouache
AND
Acrylic art
By Neomi Ibraz
24 September 2021
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“My art ends up taking
unexpected turns from
all the experimentation”
says Neomi Ibraz
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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.
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Nature not only
inspires Noemi’s art
but also provides
her respite from the
many complexities
of life and her
thoughts.
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ART AND ADVERTISEMENTS
Advertisements
as a Modern Art
26 September 2021
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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.
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
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
28 September 2021
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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.
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EVENTS
PC
Dubai’s Largest
Zip Line Park -
Aventura Parks
30 September 2021
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PC
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
PC
Day out with Magzoid Readers at Aventura Parks
32 September 2021
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PC FEATURED ARTIST
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.
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ART THERAPY
Art
therapy
34 September 2021
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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.
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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.
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
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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PICTURE STORY
Dubai evenings
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ART | NEWS
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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.
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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.
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ART | NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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ARTISTS IN FOCUS
Petra
Kaltenbach
- Exclusive to Magzoid
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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ARTISTS IN FOCUS
- Exclusive to Magzoid
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.
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ARTISTS IN FOCUS
Shadab
Khan
- Exclusive to Magzoid
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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ARTISTS IN FOCUS
- Exclusive to Magzoid
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.
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Digital
art
By Jarrod Bezzina
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- Exclusive to Magzoid
“No matter how bad you think
your art is, keep trying...,” says
Jarrod Bezzina
- Exclusive to Magzoid
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.”
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ART | NEWS
Read more at www.magzoid.com
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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“I seek to deliver
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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.
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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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PICTURE STORY
Dubai skyline
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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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PICTURE STORY
The Burj Al Arab Hotel
Dubai
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TRIVIA
1.Who is Manasse Rampino’s favorite artist?
2.Where is Neomi Ibraz from?
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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7. Villainy
8. Ukraine
9. Sharjah
10. August 19
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FEATURED ARTWORKS
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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FEATURED ARTWORKS
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
C
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
O
D
W
R
ANSWERS
1. Bob Ross
2. Primary
3. Wigan
4. France
5. Thousand, Twelve
6. Braque
7. One
8. England
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Designer's
Corner"
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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
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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.
www.patek.com
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.
www.cartier.com
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.
www.fendi.com
Cartier
Slate gray dial with black flange, black rhodiumcoated
luminescent Roman numerals and indexes.
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
www.cartier.com
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WATCHES IN FOCUS
Rolex
Submariner
Oyster bracelet, black dial w/ dot hour
markers, luminous hands & hour Markers
and unidirectional rotatable 60-Minute
aluminum black bezel
www.rolex.com
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.
www.omegawatches.com
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.
www.bulgari.com
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.
www.hublot.com
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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.
www.dior.com
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
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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.
www.bulgari.com
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
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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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