MAGZOID - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | January 2022

JANUARY 2022 

New Year 2022 

New Year Celebrations in the UAE 

Artoze Art Competition 2021 

Looking back at 2021 

Art News 

Artists in Focus 

Art FACTS 

The Designer's Corner 

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We are thrilled to bring the first magazine of 2022 to our readers! 

On the cover, we have UAE-based artist Debbie Wingham’s 

‘Diamond Clock’ which is dubbed as the World’s Most Expensive 

frame. There are some inspiring stories from artists all over the 

world as we move forward along with some exceptional works by local artists 

based in the UAE. We have a special section on the events taking place in the 

UAE for the New Year and have highlighted some of the important milestones 

and features that have happened in the past year for Magzoid. 

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Art encourages us to cherish intuition, uncertainty, and creativity and to search 

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Hyperrealism 

By Marissa Oosterlee 

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“It is important is to grow every day, as a person, as an artist, and be 

open for improvement,” says Marissa Oosterlee 

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Dutch artists Marissa 

Oosterlee is recognized 

for her hyperrealistic 

figurative pieces that 

captivate the viewer with 

not only their technical detail but also 

the narratives that she brings to life. 

Marissa started as an aspiring 

semi-professional cyclist, but a heavy 

accident at age 20 ended her career 

early. One year after recovering from 

the accident and picking up brushes 

and pencils again, she became a 

professional artist. 

Her works always contain a deeper 

personal or social message, as well 

as her great love for nature. Marissa 

now enjoys worldwide attention with 

her hyperrealistic paintings. She has 

undisputedly established her name 

with her photorealistic paintings. She 

creates her own reality in her artwork, 

hyperrealistically and convincingly 

conveyed on canvas. In addition to 

various painting techniques, she also 

uses airbrush and her work often 

consists of acrylic and oil paint. 

Marissa teaches her students 

that as an artist, self-confidence 

is an essential requirement. Art is 

subjective, so not everyone will 

like what you create. We need to 

create what our heart desires and 

steer away from hypes, trends, and 

opinions of others. 

The art series Washing Away My 

Sorrows, with different numerals 

and subtitles—are about “the then, 

now and later,” she explains. “Life 

without water is not possible. Water 

symbolizes purity, clarity, tranquility. 

It reminds us that we need to clear 

our thoughts every now and then 

and that we must strive for a state of 

purity.” 

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Art is subjective, so not 

everyone will like what 

you create. We need to 

create what our heart 

desires and steer away 

from hypes, trends, and 

opinions of others. 


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Pantone reveals 2022 Color 

of the Year: Very Peri, a symbol of creativity 

and the metaverse 

Pantone is often called 

the global authority when 

it comes to color, and 

they’ve unveiled their 

pick for the color of 2022; 

“Very Peri.” The company says 

the periwinkle hue combines “the 

steady tranquility of blue with an 

energetic infusion of red.” 

But “purplish” may be a limited 

descriptor for what Pantone labels 

“a dynamic periwinkle blue hue with 

a vivifying violet red undertone.” 

Number 17-3938 in Pantone’s 

catalogue, Very Peri is meant to 

carry with it a sense of liveliness 

and vigor. 

The company says 

the periwinkle hue 

combines “the steady 

tranquility of blue 

with an energetic 

infusion of red. 

“Blending the faithfulness and 

constancy of blue with the energy 

and excitement of red, this happiest 

and warmest of all the blue hues 

introduces an empowering mix 

of newness,” Pantone said in its 

announcement. 

According to Pantone, Very Peri’s 

selection was also a response to 

a burgeoning sector of the digital 

sphere in which hues such as 

this one can be seen with some 

degree of frequency. Its statement 

referred to the metaverse, a catchall 

phrase for a world in which the 

boundaries between digital and 

physical have fully imploded. In 

recent months, the term has been 

popularized by Facebook and other 

tech companies. 

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The World’s Most Expensives 

By Debbie Wingham 

"I have worked on so many mediums over the years. Fabric used to be my canvas and scissors my 

pencil. I have sculpted 6 foot edible installations, curated delicate diamond creations but I never 

imagined I'd become a seasoned painter. There is something tranquil about painting. My first love was 

fashion but I think painting will be my last....," says Debbie Wingham 


Breaking the barriers of 

conventional artistry, 

Debbie Wingham has 

introduced to the world an 

entirely new perception of 

what art is. Wingham has experience 

in the world of Haute Couture; 

working for big fashion houses as 

a designer, her designs have been 

worn by celebrities like Kate Winslet. 

Wingham decided to take her talent 

to a new level by thinking out of the 

box- which led to what is dubbed 

as the world’s most expensive black 

diamond dress. It was the start of 

what would become Wingham’s 

signature in the art world; diamonds 

and lots of it. 

Wingham has released an art 

collection around the theme of 

‘Time’ that pays homage to Dubai 

and coincides with the UAE’s 

50th anniversary. The oil-painted 

collection, named ‘Dubai Through the 

Wingham has 

experience in the world 

of Haute Couture; 

working for big fashion 

houses as a designer, 

her designs have been 

worn by celebrities like 

Kate Winslet. 

Years’ features Dubai’s architecture 

including, Dubai Frame, the Burj 

Khalifa, and the current contender 

for the world’s tallest building Dubai 

Creek Tower, representing Dubai's 

past present, and future. She took 

the circular artwork one step further 

with the exquisite frame that is 

dubbed the most expensive picture 

frame in the world currently. Studded 

with more than 10,000 individual 

diamonds, the frame includes pointer 

diamonds, white diamonds, and 

sapphire, making the frame itself 

1.5M pounds. 

The British designer debuted her 

first creation, the stunning Black 

Diamond dress, in Monte Carlo, in 

2012. The exceptionally designed 

dress broke records, hailed as the 

world’s most expensive dress at the 

time. At a price point of £3.5M or 

Dhs 20M, the dress is adorned with 

50 two-carat black diamonds on the 

peplum and the shoulder shrug, with 


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Wingham’s portfolio 

centerpiece black diamonds used to 

goes beyond dresses and decorate the upper front of the dress. 

expands to creating the Wingham broke her own record 

world’s most expensive later by designing a red diamond 

shoes in 2017, unveiled at Abaya style dress that she was 

Raffles Dubai. Worth inspired to do so when she launched 

Dhs 55M, the diamonds her black diamond dress in Dubai 

used are quite rare. and saw Emirati women. The red 

diamond dress is currently said to be 

the world’s most expensive dress. In 2013, 

the $17M dress made its debut. It is a loose 

black gown, paying homage to Abaya that 

Arabic and North African women wear. 

Wingham’s portfolio goes beyond dresses and 

expands to creating the world’s most expensive shoes 

in 2017, unveiled at Raffles Dubai. Worth Dhs 55M, 

the diamonds used are quite rare. Wingham aims 

to take valuable pieces of jewelry and incorporate 

them into something that can be cherished regularly. 

Additionally, she has designed, what is dubbed 

to be the world’s most expensive Christmas tree, 

wedding cake, and so much more. She has proved 

to be a diverse artist who can make the ordinary 

into extraordinary while pushing the boundaries of 

conventional art. 


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ART NEWS 


Arabic calligraphy added to 

UNESCO’s heritage list 

UNESCO has added 

Arabic calligraphy to 

its Intangible Cultural 

Heritage of Humanity list. 

The proposal was put 

forward by a coalition of 16 Arabic 

speaking countries, including Saudi 

Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine. 

The proposal was led by Saudi 

Arabia, which had declared the 

years of 2020 and 2021 the “Year of 

Arabic Calligraphy,” which included 

the push for Arabic calligraphy to 

be included on the UNESCO list. 

In a statement published by the 

government of Saudi Arabia, Prince 

Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the 

country’s Minister of Culture, said, 

“We welcome the inscription of 

Arabic calligraphy, which is the result 

The proposal was led 

by Saudi Arabia, which 

had declared the years 

of 2020 and 2021 

the “Year of Arabic 

Calligraphy,” which 

included the push for 

Arabic calligraphy to be 

included on the 

UNESCO list. 

of the Kingdom championing this 

treasured aspect of authentic Arabic 

culture.” 

The UNESCO statement describes 

Arabic calligraphy as “the artistic 

practice of handwriting Arabic 

script in a fluid manner to convey 

harmony, grace and beauty.” 

Originally invented to improve 

legibility of Arabic script, the writing 

form became more complicated 

as artists found that by shaping the 

letters in different ways they could 

create unique motifs. The form has 

continued to evolve as artists have 

used different media to create the 

calligraphy, including honey, black 

soot, saffron, and even spray paint. 



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NEW YEAR 2022 


New Year celebration is 

a global phenomenon, 

where everyone unites 

with their friends and 

families and welcome 

the new year together. New Year 

celebrations evoke lots of emotions 

in people; nostalgia for the past 

year and hopefulness for the 

upcoming one. It is the one time in 

the year people can put down their 

responsibilities and gather around 

to enjoy all the festivities associated 

with the event. 

All around the world, the 

anticipation for end-of-the-year 

festivities is high as people gear 

up to enjoy Christmas, followed 

by New Year celebrations. Once 

Christmas is over, the spirits are not 

dampened as New Year’s Eve is 

just around the corner. Celebrated 

on the 31st of December, New 

Year’s eve is when people go out 

to avail various retail discounts and 

offer going on as part of the Dubai 

Shopping Festival, dine out with 

their friends and families, do lastminute 

preparations for the next 

day if they are planning on taking 

a trip, and so much more. Most 

important of all are the fireworks 

that mark the beginning of a new 

blessed year. Dubai is renowned 

for having stunning firework shows, 

especially the one that takes place 

at Burj Khalifa; it is one of the sights 

you should watch live at least once 

in your life. Other popular locations 

for New Year fireworks are Palm 

Jumeirah, The Beach at JBR, Burj 

Al Arab, etc. This year, Expo 2020 

had a firework display as well, 

enchanting the visitors who availed 

the holidays to visit the famous 

Expo 2020. 

Celebrations aside, many people 

make resolutions for the new year; 

things they want to do, places they 

want to visit. New Year resolutions 

could be as grand as planning 

to take a vacation or it could be 

as simple as reorganising your 

bedroom. Spirits should not be 

dampened if you were not able to 

fulfill your resolution for this year. 

Just remember, you have the next 

year to achieve your dreams. 




New Year 

Celebrations 

in the UAE 

New Year's Eve sets the scene 

for epic celebrations in Dubai. From 

record-breaking fireworks displays 

by the world's tallest building, to 

glamorous galas on the beach and 

star-studded performances by 

international artists, this city 

has it all. 

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Fireworks 

Ring in 2022 with your loved 

ones by taking your pick of all the 

festivities that Dubai has to offer. 

Make the most of the amazing 

winter weather at rooftop lounges, 

explore family-friendly gatherings 

with activities for the little ones, or 

camp out in the open desert – there 

at midnight 

As the clock strikes midnight, 

all eyes will be on Downtown 

Dubai's spectacular 

pyrotechnics, light and laser 

extravaganza themed as the Eve 

of Wonders. Visitors who want to 

be right by the action need to preregister 

using the U by Emaar app 

to receive individual QR codes that 

will allow access on New Year's Eve. 

Alternatively, head to The Dubai Mall 

to watch the The Dubai Fountain's 

spectacular light and water show 

as it builds up to a grand finale 

is something for everyone to enjoy, 

complete with front-row views to 

Dubai's famous fireworks displays 

when the clock strikes 12. 

Whether it's a gourmet dinner 

for two or a party with non-stop 

entertainment, Dubai has got 

you covered. 

at midnight, complete with a new 

laser feature that will debut in sync 

with Burj Khalifa's programme. 

Fireworks will also be there at Al 

Seef, La Mer, The Beach opposite 

JBR, Bluewaters, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al 

Arab, Dubai Festival City Mall. 

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DJ 2David 

Guetta to 

perform at 

Louvre 

Abu Dhabi 

on New 

Year’s Eve 

DJ and producer David Guetta 

will be heading to UAE 

to deliver state-of-the-art 

performance at the Louvre Abu 

Dhabi on New Year’s Eve. He’s 

expected to provide audiences with 

a spectacular show on December 31 

to bid goodbye to 2021 and welcome 

2022 after the great success of the 

third edition of his show United at 

Home at the Musee du Louvre in 

Paris on New Year’s last year. His 

show in the UAE will be played online 

on January 1, 2022, at midnight. 

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New 

Year’s Eve 

at The 

London 

Project 

W 

elcome 2022 on Bluewaters 

Island 

If you are looking for a 

decadent start to your new year 

then The London Project has just the 

event for you. Perched at the foot of 

the magnificent Ain Dubai, this eatery 

offers striking views of the city’s 

sparkling skyline and impressive 

fireworks while DJ Lunga provides 

the party hits, joined by a jazz singer 

and saxophonist. 



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New Year’s 

Eve at 

Atlantis 

The Palm: 

Rouge 

Edition 

Bid farewell to 2021 with 

fireworks and festivities 

at this iconic resort for an 

opulent start to 2022, opt for 

the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner 

with a Rogue Edition theme at 

Atlantis The Palm which comes 

complete with a performance by 

a 30-piece band, lavish buffet 

spread, fresh delicacies from livecooking 

stations – and that's just 

for starters. As the clock strikes 

midnight, watch the sky light up 

with a breathtaking display of one 

of the most highly anticipated and 

impressive fireworks shows in the 

world. Fancy a table right in the 

middle of the action? Upgrade to 

the Golden Circle and you can 

secure a prime dining spot along 

with a decadent box of caviar and 

unlimited white truffles sprinkled 

liberally on your meal. 

5New Year’s 

Eve at 

Barasti 

Beach 

Dubai’s iconic waterside 

entertainment and dining 

hotspot Barasti Beach is all 

set for an exciting celebration to 

ring in the new year. International 

DJ Roger Sanchez will be 

headlining the night, so you can 

expect an electrifying start to 

2022. Sanchez will take over the 

decks and keep you on your 

toes with his house hits like Hella 

Good and Another Chance all night. 

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6New 

Year’s Eve 

at Dubai 

Opera 

Make your way to Dubai 

Opera for a Roaring 

Twenties themed 

extravaganza featuring music, 

feasting, festivities and fireworks. 

Watch internationally acclaimed 

dance duo Jasmine and Aaron 

of Britain's Got Talent fame light 

up the stage with a spectacular 

routine. Popular DJ Chris Wright 

will take over the decks and spin 

upbeat party tunes all night until 

2am. While there, you can enjoy 

a lavish three-course set menu 

for dinner featuring a delectable 

Australian fillet steak and flavourful 

wild mushroom risotto with 

pecorino cheese. 

7New Year’s 

Eve at Zero 

Gravity 

Dubai 

Bid goodbye to 2021 at the 

city’s favourite beachfront 

entertainment destination 

Zero Gravity Dubai. World-class 

musicians like DJ MK and the 

Disciples will be on hand to provide 

the upbeat tempo as you indulge 

in a lavish buffet laid out under 

the fireworks-filled sky. Groove 

to American record producer 

Marc Kinchen a.k.a MK’s remixes 

like Look Right Through by Storm 

Queen which topped the UK 

singles chart along with Time 

Machine by Alicia Keys, Camila 

Cabello’s Find You Again and Katy 

Perry’s Daisies. Proof of vaccination 

or a negative PCR test result taken 

within 48 hours from the event must 

be presented at the door. 


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Fireworks 

extravaganza 

awaits marine 

riders 

You can catch the fireworks 

and more from the sea as 

Dubai rings in 2022. Dubai’s 

Roads and Transport Authority 

(RTA) has announced special offers 

and "premium services" to watch 

the grand spectacle from marine 

transit modes like the Dubai Ferry, 

waterbus and the abra. 

Timings 

The Dubai Ferry will start cruising 

from 10pm on New Year's Eve, 

continuing up to 1.30am. The 

waterbus and abra journeys will start 

at 10.30pm and end at 1.30am. 

Fares 

Abra: It will commence from the 

Marina Mall station (Dubai Marina) 

at a fare of Dh125 for adults, with 

children under the age of two going 

for free. 

Dubai Ferry: Journeys will start 

from the Marina Mall (Dubai Marina), 

Al Ghubaiba and Al Seef stations 

(Dubai Creek). The fare is Dh300 for 

the silver class and Dh450 for the 

gold one. Children aged between 

two and 10 will get a 50 per cent 

discount on ticket fares, while those 

aged less than two go aboard for 

free. 

Abra: Journeys will start from Al 

Jadaf, Dubai Festival City and Al 

Ghubaiba Marine stations at a fare 

of Dh125 for adults. The ride is free 

for children aged under two. 

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Fireworks 

at Ras Al 

Khaimah 

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah 

is gearing up for two new 

Guinness World Recordbreaking 

fireworks displays, which 

will feature drones, lights, and 

dazzling colours in celebration 

of the New Year. The first will be 

the 'largest number of drones 

used simultaneously in fireworks 

displays'. The second is the 'highest 

fireworks display featuring drones' 

with a 12-minute spectacle that will 

open to the public from 4.00pm to 

clinch two Guinness World Records. 

The 4.7-kilometre area along the 

waterfront between Al Marjan Island 

and Al Hamra Village is set to 

witness breathtaking fireworks. 

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Portraiture 

By Raoof Haghighi 

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"Painting is like breathing for me," says 

Raoof Haghighi 


Born in 1976 in Shiraz, a 

town to the southwest 

of Iran, Raoof Haghighi 

grew up in a family of 

artists. He is a self-taught 

versatile artist who has participated 

in over 70 groups and 40 solo 

shows in the United States, France, 

Iran, Spain, the Czech Republic, 

and the United Kingdom. 

His paintings are mostly oil on 

canvas and built upon his strong 

cultural traditions as well as his 

interest in the changing world 

of today. His work often combines 

contemporary ideas with traditional 

techniques. In his paintings, he has 

quite often questioned the attitudes, 

fears, conflicts, incompatibilities, 

and unwritten rules which have 

formed our environment and our 

behavior within it. 

Before moving to the UK, though 

Hagighi was already a celebrated 

creator in Iran, he had to form 

an excellent deal of changes to 

cope and grow familiar with the 

new culture and language. With 

the conflicts that these challenges 

led to in his mind, he found that 

painting was the most effective way 

to speak to others efficiently. 

Raoof’s paintings are in varied 

personal collections worldwide 

notably in Spain, China, Denmark, 

Thailand, France, the United 

Kingdom, and the USA. In 2017, 

he was crowned the winner of the 

Gold Memorial Bowl award for best 

miniature work appointive by the 

Royal Society of Miniature Painters, 

winner of The Mundy Sovereign 

Portrait Award 2019 (Royal Society 

of Miniature Painters), and also the 

winner of two awards for best pure 

colored pencil and nice art award 

for the best different subject at 

Annual UK colored Pencil Society 

Open International Exhibition. 


His paintings are mostly oil 

on canvas and built upon 

his strong cultural traditions 

as well as his interest in the 

changing world of today. 

His work often combines 

contemporary ideas with 

traditional techniques. 

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“I believe that 

creativity unites 

people and makes 

the world a better 

place,” says Anastasia 

Kustova 


Water Colours 

By Anastasia Kustova 

Anastasia Kustova is a 

watercolor artist based 

in Russia. Art is her 

love, life, and passion. 

Through her work, she 

wishes to portray the beautiful world 

around her and share with the world 

what she loves and feels. 

From 2006, Anastasia worked in 

graphics using different materials. 

It was from 2014 that she moved to 

watercolor painting. The themes she 

focuses mainly on in her artworks 

are sea and city landscapes as well 

as sketching people. She believes 

that creativity unites the people and 

makes the world a better place to 

live in. 

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The themes she 

focuses mainly on 

in her artworks 

are sea and city 

landscapes as 

well as sketching 

people. 

Anastasia is a member of the 

Union of Russian watercolorists and 

an IWS member. She has immense 

experience in outdoor painting. Since 

2017, she has been conducting a 

lot of master classes all over the 

world and has several en plein airs 

workshops in Russia and abroad. 

Works of Anastasia are in the private 

collections in Slovenia, US, Ukraine, 

and Russia. To view her watercolor 

art online, visit her Instagram page @ 

kustova_anastasia. 



EDITORIAL 

Television 

as a mass medium 

Television is one of 

the most powerful 

and persuasive mass 

communication mediums. 

Amongst all the mass 

media options, even today, 

television stands on top, fascinating 

a large number of viewers. The 

large audience is the result of 

admiration that people of all 

ages and groups possess for this 

communication medium. 

Behind the idea of making 

television accessible to the general 

population stood a strong belief 

that this medium would widen 

the popular outlook and scientific 

thinking that would help the 

common people get a much better 

overview of the happenings around 

them. Right from the beginning, 

it has been utilized greatly for 

informational and educational 

purposes. Ever since its availability 

to the general mass, people 

felt strongly attracted towards 

television as it offers content 

according to everyone’s taste and 

likes. 

With the advancement in 

technology and the reach 

of television, this tool of 

communication became accessible 

to a much larger population, 

whether in the cities, villages, or 

tribal pockets. Television has been 

able to influence people living in 

remote areas and is ushering in an 

information explosion. 

The growth in television both 

in technology as well as reach in 

the last three decades has been 

phenomenal. It was conceived as a 

mass medium and a mass educator 

because of its large viewership 

scattered in culturally diverse and 

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emote areas. 

Television is used as the prime 

tool to broadcast important 

messages to people. The prime 

reason behind using this tool is the 

contact it maintains with its viewers. 

Being an audio-visual medium, it 

presents information in an exciting 

and simplified way, to which people 

can easily relate. 

Bringing the eye and the ear to 

work together television provides 

moving images with voices 

incorporated in them. This audiovisual 

makes a huge effect on one’s 

mind and is made to easily absorb 

what is shown. This versatile tool 

makes the experience of grasping 

information much more concrete 

and real, making a life-like impact 

on the viewers. 



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ART NEWS 


Fotografiska aims to become the 

largest private museum in the world by 2023 

Fotografiska, the for-profit 

Swedish museum, is 

adding three new locations 

to its existing roster of sites 

in Stockholm, Tallinn, and 

New York. The private museum 

will expand to Miami, Berlin, and 

Shanghai throughout 2022 and 

2023. Once unveiled, these six 

spaces will make Fotografiska the 

largest private museum in the world. 

Its Miami location will be next-door 

to the Rubell Museum. 

The non-collecting institution 

aims to cash in on the experience 

economy with immersive exhibitions, 

curated shops, and high-end 

restaurants and cafes. It opened its 

first venture in 2010 in Stockholm, 

before expanding to New York and 

“We couldn’t 

be more excited 

to welcome 

Fotografiska 

Miami to the 

neighborhood,” 

Tallinn in 2019. 

The 42,000 square-foot Miami 

branch of Fotografiska, which is 

set to open in 2023, will be located 

in Allapattah in a Rockwell Grouprenovated 

industrial building. 

Conveniently, the site is opposite 

Superblue, which specialises in 

experiential art, and next-door to the 

Rubell Museum. 

“Fotografiska’s expansion is a 

tremendous win for Miami,” said 

Mera Rubell of the Rubell Collection 

and Museum in a statement. She 

called the museum “a perfect fit 

for the vibrant, multicultural nature” 

of the city. “We couldn’t be more 

excited to welcome Fotografiska 

Miami to the neighborhood,” 

she said. This announcement 

follows the company’s merger with 

the co-working members’ club 

NeueHouse and the subsequent 

formation of their parent company 

CultureWorks that took place earlier 

in 2021. 




Double Exposure 3D 

By Insane 51 

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I prefer it when people come up with their own message, their own idea 

and interpretation, when they look at my artworks, says Insane 51 


Insane51 is an artist known for 

his intricate and ever-innovative 

spray painting that pushes the 

ideas of graffiti. He is a Greek 

muralist living in Athens who is 

regarded as one of the pioneers of 

3D art. 

Insane51 did his formal schooling 

at the Athens School of Fine Arts. 

He began as a graffiti artist in 2007, 

and has never stopped since then. 

His earlier works focused 

on using colour and form 

to experiment with different 

techniques; however, his current 

specialization revolves around 

the notions of photorealism and 

image overlaying. He was not an 

His method is to add 

two images in both red 

and cyan and overlap the 

two to produce a threedimensional 

illusionary 

effect. It will, indeed, be one 

of two figures depending 

on the hue of the light. 

ordinary artist who played with an 

aerosol and scribbled walls. He is 

known for his street art in 3D, called 

"Double Exposure 3D". 

His method is to add two images 

in both red and cyan and overlap 

the two to produce a threedimensional 

illusionary effect. It 

will, indeed, be one of two figures 

depending on the hue of the light. 

A follower of photorealism and 

a fine technician, Insane 51 adds 

complexity to his latest paintings. 

It's about creating different optical 

illusions. He takes a new step 

by inserting subliminal images 

revealed exclusively by wearing 3D 

glasses. Cleverly combining red 

and cyan, the artist superimposes 

several layers of paint to hide a 

subliminal image. 

Interpersonal relationships are 

often something he chooses to 

promote through his art. He loves 

depicting important moments 

between the people. A moment can 

disappear in seconds, that’s why 

he loves to bring them back to life. 

He has taken part in a number of 

festivals in Europe and throughout 

the world, including POW WOW 

WORCESTER, UPFEST, ROSKILDE, 

SPLASH, WALL TO WALL, STREET 

PRINTS 

and others. 




Ayah 

Dhafer 


Ayah Dhafer is an Emirati 

artist based in Abu 

Dhabi. She is renowned 

for creating visual art 

and paintings. Her alma 

mater complements her career; 

Dhafer studied Visual Arts at the 

College of Arts and Design, Zayed 

University. Upon completing her 

studies, Dhafer introduced the Lest 

We Forget (LWF) initiative together 

with her professor and colleagues. 

LWF is supported by and a part 

of The Salama bint Hamdan Al 

Nahyan foundation, Abu Dhabi. 

Dhafer’s work is 

nostalgic of the Emirati 

culture and the olden 

days. The artworks are 

carefully created using 

specific colors and materials 

that do justice to the stories and 

emotions that she wants to convey 

through her pieces. Recently, she 

has started using certain colors in 

her artworks that portray particular 

human characteristics, giving her 

work an air of realism. Dhafer uses 

wood as her primary medium. 

She prefers painting on wooden 

surfaces because, to her, wood is 

a material that is physically hard 

yet soft; a characteristic she finds 

common among the people of 

the stories she paints. Moreover, 

to Dhafer, wood signifies her as 

a person and her 

The LWF 

initiative was formed 

with the purpose of 

archiving the Emirati culture 

and heritage. Working with LWF 

gave Dhafer access to the deep, 

rich history of her homeland 

and serves as an 

country. 

The LWF 

initiative was 

formed with 

the purpose 

of archiving 

the Emirati 

culture and 

heritage. 

Working with 

LWF gave Dhafer 

access to the 

deep, rich history 

of her homeland and serves as an 

inspiration behind her artworks. 

According to her, she translates 

nostalgic stories of the past of the 

Emirati people into visual art. 

inspiration behind 

her artworks. 


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Jack Lee 


Jack Lee is a renowned 

name in the art scene of 

the UAE. Originally from 

China, Lee graduated 

from the prestigious Luxun 

Academy of Fine Art (LAFA) which 

is considered one of the top art 

academies in China. 

What inspired Lee to pick up a 

brush for the first time were flowers 

he saw back in his hometown when 

he was 12. Since he moved to the 

UAE, his artworks feature Emiratis 

and the Emirati culture. He has 

admitted to being inspired and 

mesmerized by the Emirati national 

attire. What sets his creation apart 

is the touch of modernity in his 

paintings. He pays homage to 

the dignity of the Emirati culture, 

What sets 

his creation apart is 

the touch of modernity 

in his paintings. He pays 

homage to the dignity of the 

Emirati culture, portraying 

it through the lens of 

modernity. 

portraying it through the lens of 

modernity. 

Lee has taught Fine Art at the 

art workshop of the Abu Dhabi 

Cultural Foundation, been a private 

art instructor for many Royal 

families of the UAE as well as 

conducted workshops and lectures 

at schools and universities. He 

was also appointed as Marketing 

Ambassador of Abu Dhabi Tourism 

in the Department of Culture and 

Tourism 

He has achieved a lot in his 

career as an artist spanning more 

than a decade. Lee has been 

awarded for his talent at numerous 

national and international art 

competitions. Additionally, in 2020, 

he was in charge of designing a 

large-scale fresco for Abu Dhabi 

municipality. His talent as an artist 

is exceptional but Lee is a great 

instructor as well, with his students 

being admitted to well-known art 

institutes. 




Cultural Drumming 

by Kodzo Miheso 

Kodzo Miheso is an 

exceptionally talented 

percussionist, facilitator, 

dancer, choreographer, 

drummer, and entertainer 

hailing from Ghana, West Africa. 

Before moving to the UAE, Miheso 

worked as a dance and drumming 

instructor in his hometown. He has 

been in the entertainment/music 

industry for over 20 years. In Dubai, 

he works with the Happy Drum and 

Dance Africa group. The group 

aims to give the world a glimpse of 

the rich African culture. 

Miheso as well as other members 

of the group are quite experienced 

with a career spanning 15 years 

and more. Their mastery over 

drums is a skill unlike any other and 

they can be booked to perform at 

any venue as they want their guests 

and clients to have a great time and 

enrich them with the experience of 

cultural drumming. 

Some of Kodzo Miheso’s 

achievements include Best 

Choreographer (2005) - University 

of Ghana and simultaneously 

winning Drummer of the Year and 

Dancer of the Year (2008) - 

African Cup. 

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Their mastery 

over drums is a skill 

unlike any other and they 

can be booked to perform at 

any venue as they want their 

guests and clients to have a 

great time and enrich them 

with the experience of 

cultural drumming. 

@happydrumanddanceafrica 

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EVENT 


presented by Ajman Free Zone 

and Ajman Media City Free Zone 

celebrating the 50 glorious years 

of the UAE 


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EVENT 

As part of the UAE’s 50th 

National Day celebration, 

Ajman Free Zone 

hosted the Artoze art 

competition 2021, in 

cooperation with Ajman Media City 

Free Zone and Magzoid Magazine. 

The competition provided artists 

and creators a platform to showcase 

their distinguished artworks 

featuring the country’s 50 glorious 

years towards progress and 

development. 

More than 170 artists from 25 

countries submitted their visual 

arts, paintings, sculptures and 

other masterpieces. The artworks 

were exhibited for the public from 

2 December, 2021 to 6 December, 

2021 at Marsa, Ajman followed by 

an award ceremony on 7 December, 

2021. 

The artworks were admired by 

all and received high praises from 

the spectators. The panel of judges 

comprised Emirati artist Adel Ali 

Alblooshi, Development Services 

Executive at Ajman Free Zone; Khalil 

Abdulwahid, Director of Fine Arts 

Department at Dubai Culture and 

Arts Authority; and Atul Panase, 

Artist and Curator and holder of the 

UAE golden visa. 

Egyptian artist Alia Medhat was 

declared the winner by the threemember 

jury for her artwork that 

narrates the UAE’s growth and 

progress over the past 50 years. 

She will receive full support to 

enable her to establish an art 

company at Ajman Free Zone. The 

Special Mention for Best Technique 

was won by three artists Dr. Ajit 

Gadekar, Nathalie Santa and Labiba 

Ferhat, for Best Storyline was won 

by Karina Sarkisova, Best Ideation 

was won by Shilpika Ponnappa, 

Expressive Brushwork was won 

by Clarisse Bautista, Best use of 

Iconology and Symbolism was won 

by Sanniya Adnan, Inspiring Artist 

was won by Laitu AP and Critics 

Choice was won by Iti Sethi. 

The competition was supported by 

Ajman Tourism, Talabat, Radisson 

Blu, Barakat, American Aesthetic, 

Crown Private School, Ahmed Al 

Maghribi, Swiss Image Arabia and 

Epitome. 

H.E. Eng. Ali AlSuwaidi, Director 

General of Ajman Free Zone, 

commented: “Artoze 2021 enabled 

artists, creators and other talents 

to display their artworks inspired 

by the UAE’s unprecedented 

achievements over the past 50 

years under the guidance of our 

wise leadership. We were honored 

to celebrate the 50th National 

Day in a uniquely creative way. 

Through this art competition, we 

at Ajman Free Zone demonstrated 

anew our commitment to raise the 

competitiveness of the arts and 

culture sector, which is an integral 

part of our cultural heritage and vital 

to our booming economy.” 

- events@magzoid.com 


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Abu Dhabi to welcome two 

new museums 

Mohamed Khalifa Al 

Mubarak, Chairman 

of Abu Dhabi’s 

Department of Culture 

and Tourism (DCT), 

announced that the emirate plans 

to create two new museums in 

addition to the Frank Gehry– 

designed Guggenheim Abu 

Dhabi and the Norman Fosterdesigned 

Zayed National Museum, 

both of which are slated for 

completion by 2025. 

Though he offered few details, Al 

Mubarak confirmed that the new 

institutions were already under 

construction and that they differ 

from two earlier planned projects, 

respectively designed by Tadao 

Ando and the late Zaha Hadid, 

The emirate made “a 

very clear and conscious 

decision to invest in 

culture, and investing 

in culture does not just 

mean buildings. 

that were originally planned for the 

Saadiyat cultural district before 

being scuttled. 

Al Mubarak said, the emirate 

made “a very clear and conscious 

decision to invest in culture, and 

investing in culture does not just 

mean buildings. We’re investing 

in infrastructure, both soft and 

hard—whether it’s institutions, music 

programs, or school curricula.” 

The new museums will join 

the already completed Jean 

Nouvel–designed Louvre Abu 

Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. To 

date, construction of all three 

known museums—the Louvre, 

the Guggenheim, and the Zayed— 

has been fraught. However, the 

region is poised to enjoy a global 

shift away from Western-centric 

collecting; additionally, Abu Dhabi 

has worked to address its reputation 

as an expensive and socially 

conservative emirate that does not 

freely offer visas to artists. 



LOOKING BACK AT 2021 

Looking 

BACK at 

2021 

W 

orld's Largest Painting, The 

Journey of Humanity, by Sacha 

Jafri sells for $62 Million 

Visit Ras Al Khaimah, see and 

experience first-hand the world-class, 

relaxed lifestyle the emirate offers, and 

the investment opportunities that will help 

create long-term value." 

Abdulla Al Abdouli 

Chief Executive Officer of Marjan 

"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. I believe that 

every little action contributes to this 

bigger cause. That is why we reiterate 

the call to practice the 3R’s- Reduce, 

Reuse, Recycle." 

Alexander van ‘t Riet 

Chief Executive Officer of Mai Dubai 

"At Ajman Free Zone we believe in 

converting every situation into an 

opportunity and offer these opportunities 

to our business partners to help them 

flourish. The 3 pillars of AFZ are industry, 

infrastructure and regulation. We take 

constant efforts to understand the 

problems faced by our partners and take 

immediate actions thereby creating a 

collaborative ecosystem in AFZ where 

businesses help each other grow. 

Whenever they need help, our doors are 

always open." 

H.E. Eng. Ali AlSuwaidi 

Director-General of Ajman Free Zone 

‘Qasr Al Watan’ or the ‘Palace of the Nation’ 

is a working Presidential palace and a majestic 

cultural landmark that invites the world to discover 

the rich legacy of knowledge and tradition that has 

shaped the UAE's journey. 

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t is important to dream. Keep dreaming and try 

"Ito make it a reality. Experience immersive art for 

yourself with Infinity Des Lumières." 

Bruno Monnier and Gianfranco Iannuzzi the creative 

minds behind the mesmerizing exhibitions at Infinity 

Des Lumières 

"When in doubt, create. When in fear, 

create. A lot of beautiful creations comes 

out of your fear, it comes out of the things 

that traumatize you or it comes out of 

happy times." 

Elijah Long 

Producer, Actor 

"Our goals at Shams have 

always revolved around making 

entrepreneurship accessible and inspire 

business development. We aim to be 

a catalyst for the success of business 

ventures in the emirate – with a particular 

focus on media and creative industries, 

but also beyond." 

H.E. Dr. Khalid Omar Al Midfa 

Chairman of Sharjah Media City 

(Shams) 

"The world is changing and challenging 

but at the same time, there are a lot of 

opportunities. So, keep your eyes and 

ears open and look for opportunities. 

Trust people, delegate them, empower 

them, train them and allow them to do 

business. Success will be all yours." 

Rizwan Sajan 

Founder and Chairman, Danube Group 

Expo 2020 Dubai, the biggest cultural gathering in 

the world, presenting a visually striking and emotionally 

inspiring 182 days, as more than 200 participants – 

including nations, multilateral organisations, businesses, 

and educational institutions, as well as millions of visitors 

– create the largest and most diverse World Expo ever, 

opened to the public on October 1, 2021. 



Human Nature 

By Will YU 

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“If you seriously think about all the problems in life, your artistic 

creation will naturally be strong...art must be ‘sincere’,” says Will YU 


Will YU is a Taiwanese 

contemporary artist. 

The creation of 

human nature on 

the subject of life 

philosophy is his artistic work for 

many years. He thinks that life is a 

very important matter, and art is a 

secondary issue. 

Evolving around the recurring 

themes of “Research of the 

Masculine” and “The Paradise 

Underneath the Horizontal Line” 

his art seeks to portray the 

psychological state of men and 

women. He believes that no matter 

men or women, tough or tender, 

there is a completely different 

character lying in our unconscious. 

“When we are confronted with all 

kinds of limitations, pressure, and 

oppression in our lives, some people 

demonstrate an attitude of tough, 

resistance and never stepping back, 

leaving behind the fact that there 

are parts of ourselves featuring 

compromising, negotiating and 

consummation,” says Will YU. 

He is a prominent talent who 

touches on the important and 

profound themes of the current 

context, wonderfully fresh but that 

historically we can find in the journey 

of each individual who heads 

towards the simple search for the 

reason that echoes in the minds, 

every day in the path towards the 

creative freedom, the fusion between 

the true being and our daily actions, 

the symbiotic reality between the 

passing of days and that that 

perception that pervades the sense 

of time, that intuition...that makes, 

in some way tangible, possible 

immortality. 

His paintings are collected and 

exhibited in galleries and museums 

in various countries. From 2003 

to 2020 he has been a part of 

international exhibitions in the United 

States, Italy, China, Japan, Korea, 

Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, 

Thailand, Taiwan, Russia, 

and France. 


Evolving around the 

recurring themes of 

“Research of the Masculine” 

and “The Paradise 

Underneath the Horizontal 

Line” his art seeks to 

portray the psychological 

state of men 

and women 



He 

searches 

within the human 

soul, inside the 

subconscious and 

the pent-up desires 

within humans 


Maged Makram 

Sheroubi is an 

Egyptian artist based 

in the UAE. He holds 

a Bachelor’s degree 

in Architectural/Interior Design and 

Arts, a Bachelor’s in Psychology 

and Philosophy, and a Post 

Graduate degree in Fine Arts. In his 

artworks, he portrays the elements 

of the human soul, attributed to his 

impressive educational background 

Maged 

Makram 

Sheroubi 

in Psychology and Arts combined. 

Sheroubi’s career spans 25 years, 

during which he has achieved 

quite a lot. Based in the UAE, he 

works as a senior architect, interior 

designer, and artist. Art for him is 

a sublime message. He searches 

within the human soul, inside the 

subconscious and the pent-up 

desires within humans. He lives this 

struggle and searches for lost love 

and childhood dreams. 

As an interior designer working 

with an international consulting 

company, Sheroubi has managed 

projects for Hilton Hotel & Projects, 

Ras al Khaimah, and Al Forsan/ 

Marriot Hotel Project, Abu Dhabi. 

Apart from the UAE, he has worked 

with the Conrad and Meridian 

Hotels in Cairo, Egypt. 

While focusing on his career, 

he has also participated in 

local as well as international art 

competitions. Sheroubi’s preferred 

materials for his artworks are oil, 

glass, acrylic, silk, gouache, and 

watercolors. 


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Art as a form of 

communication 

Every organism survives 

because they can 

communicate and express 

themselves to their 

own or other species. 

Communication through art can 

be performed in many forms that 

don’t depend on words. Artists 

communicate by factors you might 

not notice at first, like the choice 

of colors, composition, or how the 

forms are either put together 

or split. 

The coordination of movement 

used in making the art, and the 

colors together become curative 

during the process of creation. 

The intriguing use of the textures, 

colors, and materials and their 

interesting manipulation to bring out 

one's inner thoughts and emotions 

help the person to overcome the 

inhibitions that they might hold in 

expressing through other mediums. 

From ancient times, people have 

used images to communicate. 

Think of early cave art or Egyptian 

hieroglyphics - visual art can 

explore concepts or ideas without 

requiring written statements. 

Channelizing one’s expression 

through colors, materials, or texts, 

and the liberty to choose from these 

channels helps the artist to convey 

better. It also gives imagination 

a free rule, letting you feel the 

surrounding world in different ways 

and then show how a person feels 

about it without depending 

on words. 

Artists have made drawings, 

paintings, sculptures, and many 

other art objects to challenge 

assumptions, support causes, and 

explore deep personal questions. 

Art examines broad ideas or 

themes, some more reasonable 

than others, and often reflects on 

Artists 

communicate by 

factors you might 

not notice at first, 

like the choice of 

colors, composition, 

or how the forms 

are either put 

together or split. 

the period in which it was formed as 

a statement of support or a reaction 

against something. Art thereby 

provides a medium to express, 

acting as a bridge between 

internal thoughts and external 

communication. 




Scenic Landscapes 

By Yong Hong Zhong 

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“Painting is my addiction. It is something that I am naturally drawn to 

and as essential and simple as breathing to me,” says Yong Hong Zhong 


Yong Hong Zhong was 

born in Canton, China, 

and immigrated to the 

United States when he 

was twelve years old. 

Yong’s interest in drawing and art 

at an early age is reflected in his 

grit and determination to follow his 

dream. 

In his junior year at Pratt Institute, 

in a nationwide search, Disney 

Animation Studios selected Yong and 

fourteen other college students to 

participate in an exclusive program 

for gifted young artists. He had the 

opportunity to tour the art studios 

and study with their best artists for 

two weeks. The window into the 

Yong strives for two 

fundamental elements with 

his paintings. The first 

is a solid foundation in 

draftsmanship, color, and 

composition and the second 

is being able to express and 

communicate one’s feelings 

with each piece. 

animation industry reinforced his love 

for the arts. Upon graduation, he was 

offered an internship at the Disney 

Animation Studios. After completion 

of the internship, Yong returned 

to New York and worked for MTV 

Animation Studios as a storyboard 

artist assisting in the background 

and prop design. After a year at MTV, 

he rejoined the Disney Animation 

Studios and worked on feature films 

from 1995-2009. 

The changes and demands in the 

animation industry from traditional 

2D films to 3D films broadened his 

versatility and proficiency in multiple 

production software applications. 

This experience helped refine 

his skills in storytelling, color, and 

composition. 

After 14 years with Disney, 

Yong was ready to take a different 

direction and focus on his passion 

for traditional painting. Yong strives 

for two fundamental elements with 

his paintings. The first is a solid 

foundation in draftsmanship, color, 

and composition and the second 

is being able to express and 

communicate one’s feelings with 

each piece. 

Oregon’s breathtaking scenic 

landscapes and family-oriented 

communities motivated him to 

relocate. His subject matter varies 

from landscape to portrait to still life. 

Yong has participated in multiple 

Plein Air competitions nationwide 

and has won multiple awards. Some 

of his pieces can be found at Maryhill 

Museum's permanent art collection. 

For more information, visit his website 

at http://yonghongzhong.com or 

follow him on Instagram 

@yonghong.zhong. 



EARTH ART MOVEMENT 

Earth Art 

Movement 

Earth art is made directly in 

the landscape by sculpting 

the land itself or by making 

structures in the landscape 

with natural materials such 

as rocks or twigs. Earth art, also 

known as land art, was part of the 

wider conceptual art movement 

in the 1960s and 1970s. It was 

established by a group of pioneering 

artists who investigated natural 

sites, alternative modes of artistic 

production, and ways to circumvent 

the commercial art system. 

The main objective behind 

this movement was to show the 

outgrowth of Conceptualism and 

Minimalism and the beginning of 

the environmental movement. The 

installations were placed in various 

settings so as to interact with nature 

in different ways. This outgrowth and 

the determination of man’s relation 

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The installations were 

placed in various settings 

so as to interact with 

nature in different ways. 

This outgrowth and the 

determination of man’s 

relation with nature 

inspired the creativity of 

the artists whose creations 

were released from the 

boundaries of galleries and 

museums to emphasize the 

commodification of art. 

with nature inspired the creativity 

of the artists whose creations were 

released from the boundaries of 

galleries and museums to emphasize 

the commodification of art. 

Another important feature 

associated with the Land Art 

Movement was the use of 

photography to prove the existence 

of the massive land works. These 

photographs were showcased 

by the performing artists in their 

galleries as proof of their affiliation 

to the movement. Land art was 

usually documented in artworks 

using photographs and maps which 

the artist could exhibit in a gallery. 

Land artists also made art in the 

gallery by bringing in material from 

the landscape and using it to create 

installations. 

The most famous land art work 

is Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty of 

1970, an earthwork built out into the 

Great Salt Lake in the USA. Though 

some artists such as Smithson used 

mechanical earth-moving equipment 

to make their artworks, other artists 

made minimal and temporary 

interventions in the landscape such 

as Richard Long who simply walked 

up and down until he had made a 

mark in the earth. 



ART EVENTS 

Art Exhibitions 

and Events to look out for 

Deir el-Medina: Village of the Pharaohs' Artists 

“Deir el-Medina: Village of the Pharaohs’ Artists” is an 

interactive exhibition organized by Sharjah Museums 

Authority in collaboration with the Egyptian Museum in 

Turin, and presented at Sharjah Archaeology Museum. 

The exhibition is open to children, school students and 

families to introduce them to the techniques used in the 

archaeological excavations of the Italian Mission in Luxor 

in Egypt at the beginning of the 20th century. These 

excavations resulted in the discovery of a large village 

that was once inhabited by builders, artists, painters and 

sculptors, who built the tombs of the pharaohs of Egypt in 

the second millennium BC. 

Date: Until 31 August 2022 

Location: Sharjah Archaeology Museum 

For more information, visit: www.sharjahmuseums.ae 

Earthly Treasures 

Channelling Mohamed Abla’s unique optimism 

the aim of this presentation is to capture 

imaginations and unite generations through 

the artist’s mesmeric world. The body of work 

comprises a selection of mixed media collages, 

in varying scale, that orbit around the spirit 

and healing properties of plant life, particularly 

the cactus. Abla dislodges the cactus from its 

geographic fixtures and unleashes it into new 

otherworldly realms. For Abla the cactus is both 

a source of healing energy and a mythical entity, 

it spirals out from the desert, breaking away from 

traditional colour codes and structures into surreal 

and unexpected settings. 

Date: Until 24 January, 2022 

Location: Tabari Art Space 

For more information, visit: www.tabariartspace. 

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Sharjah Islamic Art Festival 

The annual Islamic Arts Festival began in 1998 

under the supervision and organisation of the 

Directorate of Art in the Department of Culture and 

Information, with the intention of exhibiting various 

kinds of traditional and contemporary Islamic arts. 

The Festival is one of the most renowned Islamic 

Art events in the region, and its events include 

local and international exhibitions, intellectual 

programmes, and interactive activities. The theme 

of the upcoming edition of the Islamic Arts Festival 

(Gradate). 

Date : Until 23 January, 2022 

Location: The Sharjah Art Museum, Al-Majaz 

Waterfront and Maraya Art Centre 

For more information, visit: www.sdc.gov.ae 

The International 

Photography Festival- 

Xposure 

Xposure is the leading photo festival 

in the MENA region and the official 

imagery and educational platform that 

combines a range of photography 

events for photography professionals 

and enthusiasts, including; Exhibitions, 

Workshops, Seminars, Screenings, 

Focus Groups, Competitions, and hosts 

a dedicated photographic and video 

production trade show. Hosted by the 

Sharjah Government Media Bureau 

(SGMB). 

Date: 9 Feb, 2022-15 Feb, 2022 

Location: Expo Centre, Sharjah 

For more information, visit: https:// 

xposure.ae/ 

Homecoming | A 

space for you 

The project launches with three works 

by Artist Lakwena Maciver: Lift You 

Higher and Just Passing Through, which 

appear at the pedestrian entrance, while 

The Best is Yet to Come embellishes the 

outer facade on the corner of 17th Street 

and First Al Khail Street. 

Date: Until 31 March, 2022 

Location: Alserkal Avenue 

For more information, visit: www. 

alserkal.online 



Embroidery art 

By Cécile Davidovici 

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I am very inspired by 

the past, everything 

that relates to 

innocence and 

nostalgia, says Cécile 

Davidovici 


Cécile Davidovici is an 

embroidery artist from 

Paris. She had a creative 

childhood and studied 

drama, film, and theatre, 

going on to write and direct movies 

exploring the link between innocence 

and illusion. After finishing drama 

and theater studies, Cécile set to 

review filmmaking in New York town 

as her next step. While in NYC, the 

movies that she wrote and directed 

have been displayed at festivals 

throughout the world, some receiving 

multiple awards. 

She discovered embroidery after 

losing her mother and began to 

stitch images of her fading childhood 

memories. Still working to her themes 

of innocence and illusion, she 

wanted to capture and consider the 

hazy moments from her past, that 

she had glimpsed in old family home 

movie videotapes. Davidovici has 

been able to adapt this new medium 

to permit herself to anchor her art 

within the moment. Creating the 

medium of textiles her own, twiddling 

with threads in the manner a painter 

would with paint, she is carving out 

her own niche within the complex 

world of contemporary art. 

Portraits of a constant dream is a 

series of feminine portraits, entirely 

hand embroidered. They portray a 

close-up of one face that becomes 

two, with no clue on the era. The 

faces are nearly identical, however, 

one is often bigger, more present, 

hiding half of the other. 

The meticulous intertwining of 

threads that depict skin creates a 

new form of transparency that unveils 

the person behind the face. These 

women stare at us but in reality, 

they are looking within themselves, 

questioning their contradictions, 

revealing their doubts. Their 

openness and vulnerability even 

allow the audience to see a part 

of themselves when looking at the 

Creating the medium of 

textiles her own, twiddling 

with threads in the manner 

a painter would with 

paint, she is carving out 

her own niche within 

the complex world of 

contemporary art. 

subjects. Davidovici places her 

own unique spin on the medium of 

textiles and by layering threads as 

a painter would with a paintbrush, 

she re-interprets the face differently, 

giving a new shape to these faces, 

opening a door for a reinvention, a 

new skin, a new story. 



ART FACTS 

The first 

Sculpture Garden at 

the Museum of Modern Art 

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. One of the many intriguing 

sculptures is an actual Paris Subway 

entrance gate. This 1900 Art Nouveau 

style cast iron arch, designed 

by Hector Guimard offers a 

charming accent to the 

park walkways. 

Although no one 

knows for certain how and 

why red and green became so 

closely associated with Christmas, 

there are a few popular theories. Many 

Christians believe red and green were 

inspired by the life of Jesus, whose birth 

Christians celebrate on Christmas. Green, 

for example, represents the eternal life 

of Jesus Christ, just as evergreen trees 

remain green the whole winter long. 

Likewise, red represents the blood 

shed by Jesus Christ during 

his crucifixion. 

Sapphires and rubies 

are the same stone. They're 

both made of the same mineral: 

corundum. The change in the stone's 

color is due to trace minerals that 

each stone contains. Titanium and 

iron both result in a blue color, giving 

birth to sapphires. A ruby's red color 

comes from trace amounts of 

chromium in the stone. 

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The 

Metropolitan 

Museum of Art retired its 

iconic metal buttons in 2013. 

If you visited the Met before 2013, 

you likely received a metal button 

emblazoned with the museum’s logo. The 

iconic proof of admission was introduced 

in 1971, but soaring metal prices in recent 

years made the trinket too costly for 

museum officials to continue—so in 

2013, The Met retired the button 

in favor of a sticker. 

ART FACTS 

The 

first person 

to wear a white 

wedding dress was 

Queen Victoria. Allwhite 

was associated 

with mourning 

before. 

The 

Mona Lisa has 

her own mailbox in the 

Louvre because of all the love 

letters she receives Mona Lisa 

received many love letters, and for 

a time they were so ardent that she 

was placed under police protection. 

The painting has its own mailbox 

at the Louvre because of all 

the love letters its subject 

receives. 

The Marina Bay Sands 

was built to resemble a 

stack of playing cards, which 

is fitting because it’s home to an 

impressive casino. It also boasts 

the world’s longest elevated 

swimming pool, designed as an 

infinity pool and decorated with 

palm trees 57 stories 

above ground. 



Title: New beginnings 

Medium: Acrylic on Paper ( 22'' x 30") 

This work is a projection of the 

challenges faced during the year 

2020 because of Covid -19 situation. 

The year has helped me to release 

negative feelings and relations at 

the most trying circumstances with 

realisation of having deeper insight of 

myself. 

Mihika Girish 

The dancing geisha 

An oil painting based on 

a dancing geisha in a 

pastel pink kimono. 

Maya Morris-Browm 

Portrait of 

Sheikh Mohammed bin 

Zayed Al Nahyan 

Crown Prince of the Emirate of 

Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme 

Commander of the United Arab 

Emirates Armed Forces and the de 

facto ruler of Abu Dhabi 

Muhammed Moazam 

Watercolor Art - 

Last Day of Winter 

Narish Khan Arada 

Mother is everything. 

No one can describe 

a mother's love. She is 

the world. 

Meenu Chourasiya 

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Spot The Difference 

GAMES 

Answer 

Sudoku 

Answer 

Find Me Out 



kids 

Painting 

Maria Amro Adi 

Mateo is my younger brother, and this is him during this time 

of COVID. He is a happy kid, always smiling and playful but 

the mask hides it all. I spelled his name with his favourites: 

Pokemon, Among Us and basketball. 

Marcus Alexander Villanueva 

Grade 6 

The Philippine School 

A beautiful rainbow 

Maryah Moulay 

It is a sunset scenary. 

Mariam Sherif 

Grade 8 

Our Own English 

High School 

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1 

CROSSWORD 

2 3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

Across 

2. The main substance used to make crayons 

5. Vermillion is a shade of this color 

6. The country where the first pencil was invented 

7. Term for an artistic process of splashing ink on a 

blank piece of paper 

8. The artist who said ‘Everything you can 

imagine is real’ 

9. The frame used to support a canvas 

9 

Down 

1. The art movement the painting 

“The Scream” belongs to 

3. Country where Leonardo da Vinci born 

4. Paint made from pigments and plastic 

8. Red, yellow and blue are universally known as 

Answers: 

1 Expressionism 

2 Wax 

3 Italy 

4 Acrylic 

5 Red 

6 England 

7 Bulletism 

8 Picasso 

9 Easel 


The 

Designer's 

Corner 


ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS 

Opus 

Tower 

21-storey mixed-use building 

spanning 84,300 square meters in 

in Business Bay. 

Built by Omniyat Properties, Opus 

Tower is designed by the famous 

award-winning Iraqi designer, 

architect Zaha Hadid. 

Designed as two separate towers 

that coalesce into a singular whole 

taking the form of a cube. 

The cubic building has a fluid-like 

void at the centre which gives it a 

unique look. 

The centre of the cube is made of 

blue-tinted glass while the outer 

part uses black glass. 

The structure stands on 

2,000,000 sq. ft. of an area with 

office spaces, a club, restaurants, 

and ME Hotel. 

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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS 

J One 

Tower 

J One is a multi-building 

complex under development 

in Business Bay. 

The development comprises 

two individual buildings: 

J One Tower B and J One 

Tower A. 

The development will contain 

an estimated 347 units. 

The shape of the building 

is said to be inspired by 

the extraction of the most 

expensive pearl, the J 

One, spherical in shape with a 

bright white pinkish colour. 

J One's key attraction is a sky 

restaurant enclosed in a glass 

bubble where diners can 

enjoy views of the Burj Khalifa. 


WATCHES IN FOCUS 

Rolex 

This Oyster Perpetual Date just 36 in Oyster steel 

features an olive green dial, palm motif and an 

oyster bracelet. Reflection of light on the case sides 

and rails accentuates the elegant design of the 36 

mm Oyster case. 

www.rolex.com 

Fendi 

The Run Away collection pays a tribute to the most 

authentic spirit of the FENDI DNA embodying 

the signature style with a modern twist. Curved 

off-centered green sunray dial, grey minute track 

and silver colored indexes, silver colored hands.F 

is Fendi logo at 12 and 6 o'clock, stainless steel 

folding buckle. 

www.fendi.com 

Fendi 

Forever Fendi,Sapphire 

crystal with anti-reflection 

treatment. Genuine green 

malachite dial with pink 

gold Fendi logo. Brass / 

pink gold plating radius 

cut hands. Satin-brushed 

gold stainless steel 

bracelet, 10 mm width, 

with polished ff logo 

central links, folding 

buckle. 

www.fendi.com 

Mont Blanc 

Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph Limited 

Edition, The product line expresses the spirit of 

mountain exploration, embodying the modern trend 

of returning to nature.1858 comes in a 42 mm full 

bronze case with khaki-green dial, providing an 

ideal backdrop for the bi-compax counters. 

www.montblanc.com 

Mont Blanc 

Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum Limited 

Edition. The idea is to propose a world time 

function, simple to set, to read and easy-to-use 

in an intuitive way combined with an elegant 

aesthetics. Once set, it indicates all 24 time zones 

at a glance and shows whether the cities are in the 

daytime or night time. 

www.montblanc.com 

Patek 

Available for the first time 

in steel, the Reference 

5905 self-winding flyback 

chronograph with Annual 

Calendar radiates a resolutely 

sporty look. The rhythmic 

dial features an elegant and 

casual "sunburst" olive 

green color. 

www.patek.com 

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WATCHES IN FOCUS 

Patek 

On its 5711/1A model, Patek Philippe unveils a dial 

in a brand-new olive-green shade that is new to the 

Nautilus collection and which should delight lovers 

of this cult watch, an icon of sporting elegance. The 

highly recognizable design of the case, bezel and 

bracelet is enhanced by a subtle alternation between 

satinated and polished manual finishing. 

www.patek.com 

Piaget 

Piaget Polo watch 42 mm. Steel case. Green PVD 

dial with luminescent hour-markers in rose gold. 

Sapphire crystal case back. Manufacture Piaget 

1110P self-winding mechanical movement with 

seconds and date. Limited edition of 888. 

www.piaget.com 

Cartier 

Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour watch, 35 mm, 

Manufacture mechanical movement with manual 

winding, caliber 9984 MC. Strap in shiny green 

alligator leather (comes with an additional shiny 

black alligator leather strap), with rhodiumized 18K 

white gold double adjustable folding buckle set with 

41 diamonds totaling 0.40 carats. 

www.cartier.com 

Omega 

A legendary name in the OMEGA family, the 

Globemaster become the world's first Master 

Chronometer in 2015. For this 41 mm model, 

the stainless steel case features a hard metal 

(tungsten carbide) bezel. The caseback includes 

a Central Observatory medallion set in scratchresistant 

sapphire crystal. 

www.omega.com 

Hublot 

Classic fusion titanium green, A contemporary 

style which plays with established codes, a creative 

universe where elegance rules. Satin-finished 

and polished titanium with 6 H-Shaped titanium 

Screws. 

www.hublot.com 

Cartier 

Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton watch, 42 mm, 

Manufacture mechanical movement with automatic 

winding, caliber 9621 MC. Titanium case, beaded 

crown set with a green tourmaline cabochon, 

black steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent 

material. Titanium skeletonized bridges forming 

Roman numerals. Green lacquer dial. 



FASHION & LIFESTYLE 

Jenny Packham 

Stud-embellished cape-sleeve dress. Often finished 

by hand, Jenny Packham's glamorous couture-like 

eveningwear is favored by A-list stars and royalty 

alike. Her exquisite use of color and embellishment 

means that styles from the brand’s collections will 

always stand out at parties, galas and events. 

www.jennypackham.com 

YSL 

A great evening starts with a great bag. So kick off 

the night's festivities with this Kate small bag by 

Saint Laurent. Made from velvet, it's designed with 

a front flap, two tassels, interlaced YSL initials, an 

interior flat pocket, and a chain shoulder strap. 

www.ysl.com 

Versace 

Bright Crystal by Versace is a Floral Fruity 

fragrance for women. Bright Crystal was launched 

in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto 

Morillas. Top notes are Yuzu, Pomegranate, and Ice; 

middle notes are Peony, Lotus and Magnolia; base 

notes are Musk, Mahogany and Amber. 

www.versace.com 

Jenny Packham 

As a British designer that is a known favourite of 

the royal family, Jenny Packham designs make a 

statement and this Christina cape gown from the 

AW21 collection is a great example of that. The 

piece is brimful of embellished detailing, inspired 

by old Hollywood jewellery and designed in a 

long silhouette with padded shoulders for extra 

dramatics. 

www.jennypackham.com 

Aquazzura 

Aquazzura's 'Love Link' pumps take their name 

from themes of sensuality and seduction. Made 

from white grosgrain, they have 105mm stiletto 

heels and crystal-embellished slingback straps. 

Pair yours with a silk slip dress. 

www.aquazzura.com 

Chanel 

Chanel Square Sunglasses,100% UVA and UVB 

Protection CE - Lenses are UV Category Filter 2. 

Made in japan.TitaniumDark Silver. Lenses: Blue, 

Gradient. 

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Burberry 

FASHION & LIFESTYLE 

Defined by a square frame, the Italian-made pair provides optimal UV protection combining both style and 

function. The iconic Thomas Burberry Monogram detail at the temples lend a designer appeal that is sure to 

elevate any edit. 

www.ae.burberry.com 

Dolce&Gabbana 

Like the woman that wears it, the strength and 

uniqueness of Dolce&Gabbana The One fragrance 

comes from contrast. Used to adorn pulse points or 

misted into the air to fall in a scented aura, The One 

is a modern ‘floriental’ eau de parfum combining 

contemporary fruit ingredients with the perfumer’s 

classic palette of white flowers. “Every woman is 

The One!” Stefano Gabbana. 

www.dolcegabbana.com 

Chloé 

So many of Chloé's accessories would look at 

home in the '70s, and these sunglasses are no 

different thanks to their cool octagonal frames. 

Made in Italy from orange acetate, they're stamped 

with the house's logo at the temples and fitted with 

matching gradient lenses. 

www.chloe.com 

Loewe 

The wool is printed with red berries and rich green 

foliage with a white canvas beneath. Though it's the 

colors that do the talking, the elegant streamlined 

silhouette is also worthy of attention. 

www.loewe.com 

Jennifer Chamandi 

Jennifer Chamandi's satin 'Vittorio' pumps have 

been made in Parabiago – an Italian town that's 

world-renowned for its shoemakers. They're 

designed with an elegant pointed toe and a slender 

slingback strap. Keep your hemlines cropped or 

short to show off the ornate crystal embellishments 

at every opportunity. 

www.jenniferchamandi.com 

Theattico 

The mini bag trend is still going strong, and we are 

not complaining. This regional-exclusive Friday 

mini tote bag by The Attico comes with a top handle 

and a removable shoulder strap that can be styled 

as a belt as well. 

www.theattico.com 

Burberry 

Displaying Burberry's most minimal side, the 

Louise Bag in Leather will be a practical accessory 

all-year round. Cut from glossy calf leather with 

multiple, spacious compartments, the bag has a 

round shape that will add a fluid flare to structured 

outfits. 

www.ae.burberry.com 


JEWELLERY 

Tiffany 

Vine Bypass Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamonds. 

Inspired by the natural world, Tiffany Victoria 

designs capture the fluid movement of flowers, 

vines and leaves with a mix of expertly cut 

diamonds. This bypass ring is crafted of 18k 

gold that features a contrast of high polish and 

sandblasted finishes. 

www.tiffany.com 

Cartier 

Etincelle de Cartier ring, 18K white gold, set with 52 

brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.81 carat. Width: 

6.93 mm. 


Tiffany 

Jean Schlumberger’s visionary creations are among 

the world’s most intricate designs. This classic 

bracelet embodies understated elegance. 


Cartier 

Étincelle de Cartier bracelet, 18K rose gold, set with 

47 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 1.52 carats. 


Piaget 

Made to be played with, discover this turning ring 

for women from the Possession collection in rose 

gold with white ceramic and brilliant-cut diamonds. 

Daring, elegant and modern, rows of precious 

stones and bold lines make this a striking diamond 

ring. Brilliant-cut diamonds lend their shine to this 

ceramic ring, dazzling with light and sharing it with 

the whole room as it turns. 


Swarovski 

This beautiful Swarovski set from our Sparkling Dance collection 

impresses with its unique charm and will be a great addition to a 

jewelry collection. Both the pair of pierced earrings and the necklace 

feature a pink 'dancing' stone in the shape of a clover, which 

appears to float inside its rose-gold tone plated setting. A touch 

of clear crystal pavé adds an extra dose of that unique Swarovski 

sparkle. 

www.swarovski.ae 

Cartier 

LOVE wedding band, 18K rose gold, set with 1 

brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.02 carats. 


Chanel 

Coco Crush ,A classic CHANEL motif, 

the quilted pattern lends its graphic 

shapes to this original collection. 

www.chanel.com 

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Tiffany 

Inspired by the olive branch, a symbol of peace and 

abundance. Cuff in 18k gold. Size medium. 


JEWELLERY 

Cartier 

Clash de Cartier ring, 18K rose gold, set with 18 

brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.53 carats. Width: 

6.8mm 


Piaget 

Piaget Rose luxury jewellery. A true flower, a unique story. Like a rose about to burst into bloom under the 

warmth of the spring sun. A charming pair of rose gold earrings in a subtle stylization of the Piaget Rose. 


Harrywinston 

The Rockefeller-Winston,An 18.03 carat square 

emerald-cut Colombian emerald center stone 

surrounded by 108 round brilliant and pear-shaped 

diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.70 

carats, set in 18K yellow gold and platinum. 

www.harrywinston.com 

Swarovski 

Stylish and refined, this rose-gold tone plated bangle complements 

everyday looks with its brilliant touch of timeless elegance. Featuring one 

sinuous line of polished metal curving around another embellished with 

radiant, white stones, it's a modern interpretation of classic luxury. 

www.swarovski.ae 

Bulgari 

The star of the venice necklace.Inspired by the overwhelming extravaganza and 

sophisticated elegance of Venice, Bvlgari placed a 23.67 ct sapphire at the core 

of the necklace, stealing the spotlight like the divas that walked on the lagoon’s 

red carpet. 

www.bulgari.com 


BRAND LOGOS 

Nike is a United States corporation 

with headquarters in Washington 

County in the state of Oregon. In 

1964 the company was founded 

by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman. 

The company was initially known as 

Blue Ribbon Sports but switched to 

the present Nike name in 1971. The 

Nike logo is, in some way, the best 

type of emotional communication. 

Through its slogan “Just Do It” 

and visual elements, the company 

has endeavored to promote 

the psychological impact of its 

products. 

The Nike swoosh symbol is one 

of the world’s simplest but most 

effective branding visuals. Along 

with athletes and sports followers, 

millennials like buying products 

bearing the Nike logo. The swoosh 

image has a life of its own as it’s 

already patented and extremely 

popular. The Nike logo was 

designed by Carolyn Davidson, a 

graphic design student attending 

Portland State University, where 

Phil Knight, one of Nike’s founders, 

was an accounting professor. For 

her troubles, Carolyn Davidson was 

paid just $35! The swoosh symbol 

is the shape of a wing of Nike, the 

Greek Goddess of Victory. So, 

Carolyn Davidson had the shape 

of the wing in mind, thanks to the 

goddess. 

The FedEx company was founded 

in 1971 as a packaging delivery 

startup. Over several decades, 

it has developed into a powerful 

logistics brand and trendsetter. 

The company’s award-winning 

logo became one of the factors 

behind the mind-blowing success 

of FedEx. 

The FedEx logo is a worldwide 

classic example of delivering a 

strong message with negative 

spaces. Considering the growth 

and reach of FedEx, the logo 

design was centered around a few 

traits: service, speed, precision, 

and reliability. If you look carefully 

between the “E” and “X” in the 

FedEx logotype, you’ll notice a 

small arrow sticking out, pointing 

to the right. The designer himself 

loved using negative spaces. So, 

while designing the FedEx logo’s 

current variant, he incorporated a 

secret arrow and kept nearly 40% 

of the blank space white. Among 

different color combinations, the 

company opted for the mix of 

orange and violet that stands for 

prosperity and prestige. 

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TRIVIA 

What is Debbie Wingham’s collection paying homage to Dubai called? 

What has UNESCO added to the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list? 

In which museum can we find Yong Hong Zhong’s art pieces? 

Who has her own mail box in Louvre Paris? 

What form of art does Marissa Oosterlee specialize in? 

Where is Will YU from? 

What is the initiative Ayah Dhafer introduced called? 

What is the 2022 Color of the Year revealed by Pantone? 

What emotion does Insane 51 generally promote through his art? 

Where is Anastasia Kustova based? 

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3 Ink and coffee art on paper and skin 

4 Manarat Al Saadiyat 

5 The Land of Dreamers Who Do 

6 Alexandria, Egypt 

7 Tanaka Tatsuya 

8 Abu Dhabi 

9 18 December 

10 Ishy Biladi 

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