MAGZOID - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | March 2022
Magzoid Magazine is a luxury magazine leading the creative space of the MENA region. The different genres covered by Magzoid Magazine include exceptional designs, arts & culture, interviews of influential business leaders and industry veterans, various creative and design aspects across different industry verticals, luxury lifestyle, fashion and jewelry brands, creative branding highlights from corporates, and many others. Magzoid Magazine is a leading media platform in the creative segment. The March 2022 issue of Magzoid Magazine features have an amazing cover artwork by Rafa Fonseca, an artist from Colombia. The magazine features an Exclusive Interview with Jean-Christophe Babin, Group CEO of Bulgari, Messages from influential women in the UAE for International Women’s Day, and Art Dubai 2022. Katara Hotel and China Central Television (CCTV) have been featured in the Architectural Wonders. Editorial picks of luxury watches, jewelry, and lifestyle products have been featured in the designer’s corner along with an exclusive featured story of the logo of HUAWEI.
Magzoid Magazine is a luxury magazine leading the creative space of the MENA region. The different genres covered by Magzoid Magazine include exceptional designs, arts & culture, interviews of influential business leaders and industry veterans, various creative and design aspects across different industry verticals, luxury lifestyle, fashion and jewelry brands, creative branding highlights from corporates, and many others. Magzoid Magazine is a leading media platform in the creative segment.
The March 2022 issue of Magzoid Magazine features have an amazing cover artwork by Rafa Fonseca, an artist from Colombia. The magazine features an Exclusive Interview with Jean-Christophe Babin, Group CEO of Bulgari, Messages from influential women in the UAE for International Women’s Day, and Art Dubai 2022.
Katara Hotel and China Central Television (CCTV) have been featured in the Architectural Wonders. Editorial picks of luxury watches, jewelry, and lifestyle products have been featured in the designer’s corner along with an exclusive featured story of the logo of HUAWEI.
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Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
By Car<strong>in</strong>a Francioso<br />
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“I aim for meticulousness <strong>in</strong> my work because it gives me a sense of<br />
success and <strong>in</strong>tegrity,” says Car<strong>in</strong>a Francioso<br />
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Car<strong>in</strong>a Francioso is a<br />
multi-award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Canadian f<strong>in</strong>e artist<br />
whose work can be<br />
seen <strong>in</strong> private and<br />
corporate collections all over <strong>the</strong><br />
world. Her contemporary realist<br />
oil pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs reflect her rigorous<br />
attention to detail. Car<strong>in</strong>a's<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs, which are <strong>in</strong>spired by her<br />
life and travels, capture moments<br />
frozen <strong>in</strong> time while also <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> viewer's imag<strong>in</strong>ation, allow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong>m to create <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>terpretation.<br />
Car<strong>in</strong>a's art evolves throughout<br />
time, yet her <strong>in</strong>timate journey<br />
with each brushstroke and detail<br />
rema<strong>in</strong>s <strong>the</strong> same. Her work is a<br />
clear representation of her love of<br />
life and her <strong>in</strong>satiable curiosity for<br />
beauty and fluidity.<br />
She has spent her entire life<br />
around water and had no idea that<br />
it would f<strong>in</strong>d its way <strong>in</strong>to her art<br />
until one summer <strong>in</strong> Italy when she<br />
captured <strong>the</strong> Ionian Sea. The view<br />
enthralled her, and she knew <strong>the</strong>se<br />
pictures would have an impact on<br />
her next body of work.<br />
Her pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs depict moments<br />
<strong>in</strong> time that are fixed <strong>in</strong> time,<br />
but <strong>the</strong>y also excite <strong>the</strong> viewer's<br />
imag<strong>in</strong>ation, allow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m to<br />
I work <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> traditional<br />
medium of oil pa<strong>in</strong>t<br />
because I f<strong>in</strong>d its rich<br />
texture helps to enhance<br />
<strong>the</strong> natural beauty of<br />
light on water, as well<br />
as to highlight <strong>the</strong> sea's<br />
mysteriousness.<br />
create <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>terpretation. She<br />
works as a contemporary pa<strong>in</strong>ter<br />
to portray <strong>the</strong> world's gift of water<br />
and to recognize <strong>the</strong> importance of<br />
cherish<strong>in</strong>g and preserv<strong>in</strong>g it.<br />
“I aim for meticulousness <strong>in</strong> my<br />
work because it gives me a sense<br />
of success and <strong>in</strong>tegrity: I honestly<br />
believe that every detail matters as<br />
much as <strong>the</strong> total,” said Car<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
My experiences with water<br />
have <strong>in</strong>spired my pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs and<br />
my goal is that my work will elicit<br />
mean<strong>in</strong>gful memories or responses<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> viewer, as water is universal<br />
and connects us all. I work <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
traditional medium of oil pa<strong>in</strong>t<br />
because I f<strong>in</strong>d its rich texture helps<br />
to enhance <strong>the</strong> natural beauty<br />
of light on water, as well as to<br />
highlight <strong>the</strong> sea's mysteriousness.<br />
When applied th<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>the</strong> blend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
capabilities of oil pa<strong>in</strong>t can achieve<br />
and add a sensual and seductive<br />
quality to my work. In addition to<br />
smaller works, I often use largescale<br />
canvases or wood panels as<br />
<strong>the</strong>y help to heighten <strong>the</strong> memory<br />
of <strong>the</strong> experience, br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g it to life<br />
and envelop<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> viewer <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong><br />
vastness of <strong>the</strong> water.<br />
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Hyperrealism<br />
By Rafael Antonio Fonseca<br />
“I believe that <strong>the</strong> faces and body language of <strong>the</strong> children show <strong>the</strong> real<br />
essence of <strong>the</strong> human be<strong>in</strong>g,” says Rafael Antonio Fonseca<br />
Exclusive to Magzoid<br />
Rafael Antonio Fonseca<br />
Acevedo was born <strong>in</strong><br />
Bogotá, Colombia on<br />
May 17 <strong>in</strong> 1988. He<br />
is a truly exceptional<br />
hyperrealist artist. At an early<br />
age, he showed an <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong><br />
draw<strong>in</strong>g, where he explored<br />
various techniques and materials,<br />
especially graphite.<br />
In his last years of Architecture,<br />
he decided to return to his<br />
passion for draw<strong>in</strong>g and art, thus<br />
discover<strong>in</strong>g a revolutionary pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
tool, <strong>the</strong> art of <strong>the</strong> airbrush. He<br />
decided to dedicate himself fully<br />
to acrylic and <strong>the</strong> art of airbrush<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
He was <strong>in</strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ed by hyperrealism,<br />
thus beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g to develop as<br />
<strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>me <strong>in</strong> his works,<br />
portrait, giv<strong>in</strong>g high value to <strong>the</strong><br />
connection of <strong>the</strong> gaze between<br />
liv<strong>in</strong>g be<strong>in</strong>gs us<strong>in</strong>g his airbrush<br />
as <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> tool and o<strong>the</strong>r mixed<br />
techniques. He tra<strong>in</strong>ed as a selftaught<br />
artist of airbrush pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g his artistic proposals<br />
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COVER ARTIST<br />
and its deterioration through human<br />
history, with a touch of Magical<br />
Realism and critical perspective.<br />
He seeks to captivate <strong>the</strong> viewer<br />
through his meticulous pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
technique. He does not believe <strong>in</strong><br />
just captur<strong>in</strong>g a snapshot <strong>in</strong> time<br />
but tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> viewer <strong>in</strong>to a visual<br />
journey that stirs <strong>the</strong> senses and<br />
leaves a dramatic impression.<br />
Rafael currently focuses on<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g childhood as <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>me of his work. “I th<strong>in</strong>k after<br />
becom<strong>in</strong>g a dad my vision of <strong>the</strong><br />
world sharply changed <strong>in</strong> a very<br />
positive way and that’s why I want<br />
all my spectators to see <strong>the</strong>mselves<br />
reflected <strong>in</strong> my artworks through<br />
<strong>the</strong> transparent and deep gaze of<br />
a child. I believe that <strong>the</strong> faces and<br />
body language of <strong>the</strong> children show<br />
<strong>the</strong> real essence of <strong>the</strong> human<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />
The connection we have with<br />
<strong>the</strong> water is <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> element <strong>in</strong><br />
his new series PIW (Play<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> water) which is <strong>in</strong>tended to<br />
contrast <strong>the</strong> water with <strong>the</strong> dry sk<strong>in</strong>.<br />
For this series, he is us<strong>in</strong>g acrylic<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs that atomize through an<br />
airbrush. Also us<strong>in</strong>g brushes and<br />
some mixed techniques to br<strong>in</strong>g<br />
accuracy and get an amaz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
result <strong>in</strong> every detail, lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
people to <strong>the</strong> experience of realism.<br />
Let´s work hard to build a better<br />
world for our children so <strong>the</strong>y’ll be<br />
able to grow up <strong>in</strong> an environment<br />
full of art and love.<br />
-feature@magzoid.com<br />
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For its <strong>2022</strong> program, <strong>the</strong> NYUAD<br />
Art Gallery will focus on Gulf art practicess<br />
The NYU Abu Dhabi<br />
(NYUAD) Art Gallery<br />
has announced its <strong>2022</strong><br />
schedule, with upcom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
major exhibitions<br />
focus<strong>in</strong>g on artistic practices <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Gulf. Ram<strong>in</strong> Haerizadeh, Rokni<br />
Haerizadeh, and Hesam Rahmanian<br />
will hold <strong>the</strong>ir first <strong>in</strong>stitutional solo<br />
show <strong>in</strong> <strong>March</strong>.<br />
The three Iranian artists<br />
frequently collaborate on bizarre<br />
and immersive projects rang<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from performances to pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
They have been major figures <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> art world <strong>in</strong> Dubai for 13 years,<br />
collaborat<strong>in</strong>g with o<strong>the</strong>r artists,<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g younger practitioners, and<br />
even <strong>in</strong>corporat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> general<br />
public <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir artistic activations.<br />
The show at NYUAD Art Gallery,<br />
titled Par<strong>the</strong>nogenesis: Ram<strong>in</strong><br />
Haerizadeh, Rokni Haerizadeh,<br />
Hesam Rahmanian, will follow <strong>the</strong><br />
artists’ methods as <strong>the</strong>y take over<br />
The show at NYUAD Art Gallery, titled<br />
Par<strong>the</strong>nogenesis: Ram<strong>in</strong> Haerizadeh, Rokni<br />
Haerizadeh, Hesam Rahmanian, will follow <strong>the</strong><br />
artists’ methods as <strong>the</strong>y take over <strong>the</strong> space<br />
to create a “landscape” with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> gallery,<br />
see<strong>in</strong>g how artworks develop via collective and<br />
collaborative actions. It will take place from<br />
<strong>March</strong> 1 to June 12 this year.<br />
<strong>the</strong> space to create a “landscape”<br />
with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> gallery, see<strong>in</strong>g how<br />
artworks develop via collective and<br />
collaborative actions. It will take<br />
place from <strong>March</strong> 1 to June 12 this<br />
year.<br />
Khaleej Modern is a critical<br />
exam<strong>in</strong>ation of <strong>the</strong> Gulf’s modern art<br />
history from before <strong>the</strong> oil boom of<br />
<strong>the</strong> 1970s until 2008, br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g new<br />
narratives and art trends to light.<br />
Khaleej Modern’s open<strong>in</strong>g date will<br />
be announced later this year.<br />
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The ‘Store of <strong>the</strong> Future’ at Mall of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Emirates br<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>the</strong> future of shopp<strong>in</strong>g to life<br />
The globe is already<br />
experienc<strong>in</strong>g advanced<br />
fashion technology, with<br />
retail stores arriv<strong>in</strong>g at our<br />
doorsteps, but Dubai has<br />
stepped it up a notch by launch<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> ‘Store of <strong>the</strong> Future.’<br />
By <strong>in</strong>tegrat<strong>in</strong>g physical and<br />
digital purchas<strong>in</strong>g concepts,<br />
<strong>the</strong> store <strong>in</strong> Dubai’s Mall of <strong>the</strong><br />
Emirates provides visitors with an<br />
immersive and personalized buy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
experience.<br />
The Store of <strong>the</strong> Future <strong>in</strong><br />
collaboration with Cisco aims<br />
to br<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> best features of<br />
e-commerce <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> physical retail<br />
space through technology. The store<br />
rotates a variety of womenswear,<br />
menswear, beauty, and homeware<br />
brands that are not unique but use<br />
<strong>the</strong> latest <strong>in</strong> camera, sensor, and<br />
artificial <strong>in</strong>telligence technology<br />
to personalize clients’ shopp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
experiences.<br />
This one-of-a-k<strong>in</strong>d hybrid<br />
shopp<strong>in</strong>g experience beg<strong>in</strong>s <strong>the</strong><br />
The store rotates a variety of womenswear,<br />
menswear, beauty, and homeware brands that<br />
are not unique but use <strong>the</strong> latest <strong>in</strong> camera,<br />
sensor, and artificial <strong>in</strong>telligence technology to<br />
personalize clients’ shopp<strong>in</strong>g experiences.<br />
moment you walk <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> store,<br />
with shoppers be<strong>in</strong>g given products<br />
based on <strong>the</strong>ir gender and tastes<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g data collected by AI and<br />
computer vision.<br />
For example, if you’re look<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
a specific shade of lipstick, you<br />
may use <strong>the</strong> screen to select <strong>the</strong><br />
one that looks best on you without<br />
touch<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> product. For a more<br />
convenient shopp<strong>in</strong>g experience,<br />
<strong>the</strong> smart screen can be divided<br />
<strong>in</strong>to three parts for three different<br />
shoppers.’Magic Mirrors’ are<br />
strategically positioned throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> store to enhance <strong>the</strong> experience.<br />
Visitors must scan <strong>the</strong> product on<br />
<strong>the</strong> mirror to obta<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation such<br />
as <strong>the</strong> pric<strong>in</strong>g, available sizes, and<br />
alternative colours (if any). Similar to<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternet shopp<strong>in</strong>g, it also proposes<br />
similar goods or pairs to go with <strong>the</strong><br />
ensemble.<br />
When you select a product to<br />
sample, <strong>the</strong> magic mirror can<br />
transition from a physical to a digital<br />
experience, and when <strong>the</strong> product<br />
is scanned, it provides detailed<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation about <strong>the</strong> object’s colour,<br />
price, and size.<br />
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LEADERSHIP TALKS<br />
Jean-Christophe Bab<strong>in</strong>,<br />
Group CEO of Bulgari<br />
Jean-Christophe Bab<strong>in</strong>, Group CEO was born with dual French and Italian<br />
nationality <strong>in</strong> Paris <strong>in</strong> 1959. In <strong>the</strong> year 1994, Jean became <strong>the</strong> Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director<br />
of Henkel’s Italian subsidiary, and <strong>in</strong> 1998 he was Senior Vice-President at <strong>the</strong><br />
German headquarters <strong>in</strong> Düsseldorf. Later on, he took a turn towards high end<br />
organisation. Jean <strong>in</strong>itially jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> luxury group LVMH and went on to work<br />
with TAG Heuer <strong>in</strong> Switzerland. By <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> year 2000, he was appo<strong>in</strong>ted as<br />
<strong>the</strong> President and CEO of TAG Heuer. In 2011, Bulgari was bought by LVMH, and<br />
he has been <strong>the</strong> CEO ever s<strong>in</strong>ce 2013. He has been an energetic, strategic, and<br />
charismatic leader exemplify<strong>in</strong>g his skills by runn<strong>in</strong>g a global organization, at rates<br />
outperform<strong>in</strong>g peer competition. Here is an excerpt from Magzoid’s conversation<br />
with Jean-Christophe Bab<strong>in</strong> about his journey.<br />
Exclusive to Magzoid<br />
How did you come up with <strong>the</strong><br />
concept of Bulgari Contemporary<br />
Art Awards <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UAE?<br />
We believe <strong>in</strong> creat<strong>in</strong>g global<br />
conversation between different<br />
cultures such as this major<br />
exhibition soon tak<strong>in</strong>g place<strong>in</strong><br />
Beij<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terchang<strong>in</strong>g ideas between<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and Italian markets.<br />
Likewise a similar estbalishment <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> UAE capitaliz<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> previous<br />
experiences have put toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
many of <strong>the</strong>se young talents that<br />
are creat<strong>in</strong>g new masterpieces and<br />
go<strong>in</strong>g beyond connect<strong>in</strong>g Bulgari.<br />
A r<strong>in</strong>g should have an<br />
emotional element, it<br />
should not only be a piece<br />
of f<strong>in</strong>ely crafted gold, but<br />
it should also trigger an<br />
emotional feel<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The programme is to promote and<br />
rejuvienate contemporary art <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
society. Contemporary art is crucuial<br />
to <strong>the</strong> western world and <strong>the</strong>refore<br />
for us, promot<strong>in</strong>g and provid<strong>in</strong>g<br />
spotlight for young talents that have<br />
potential to become jewellers with<br />
us as well as <strong>in</strong>spire our current<br />
jewellers to develop fur<strong>the</strong>r and<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k out of <strong>the</strong> box is vital. The<br />
conversations with <strong>the</strong>se young<br />
talents that are form<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>se novel<br />
masterworks exceed expectations<br />
and we are glad we have managed<br />
to get such popular and world<br />
famous creators.<br />
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LEADERSHIP TALKS<br />
What’s your take on ‘Beauty<br />
Connects People’?<br />
On one hand, you glorify <strong>the</strong><br />
precious nature, stones, art of<br />
<strong>the</strong> jewelers, and also <strong>the</strong> lady's<br />
beauty. As a jeweler, you are a<br />
beauty enhancer. You contribute to<br />
<strong>the</strong> elegance and sophistication of<br />
ladies and also participate <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
more important element which is<br />
<strong>the</strong> beauty of emotions. Jewelry is<br />
often mentioned as a turn<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
of life experience. It's not just about<br />
elegance and sophistication, it's<br />
more about joy. The art of jewelry is<br />
universal and is everywhere.<br />
You have prom<strong>in</strong>ently established<br />
yourself as successful bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
personnel. Would you like to share<br />
a bit about how and why you plan<br />
to move <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> luxury goods<br />
segment?<br />
We are primarily more than every<br />
jeweler; we are born as jewelers<br />
and have to be recognized by our<br />
art to create <strong>the</strong> desire for precious<br />
gems, fragrances, and watches.<br />
Glorify<strong>in</strong>g radiance by shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and craft<strong>in</strong>g gems of nature and<br />
glorify<strong>in</strong>g sk<strong>in</strong>s by putt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m <strong>in</strong><br />
such a magnificent way, we believe<br />
that today we have a chance to<br />
be <strong>the</strong> top <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> world of jewelry.<br />
We have 7 <strong>in</strong> operations and 5 <strong>in</strong><br />
construction. We are <strong>the</strong> first Italian<br />
brand and have plenty of networks.<br />
We know it from surveys and Dubai<br />
also comes number one <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> terms<br />
of <strong>in</strong>terpretation and price.<br />
The ultimate sophistication of jewelry<br />
applied to <strong>the</strong> sk<strong>in</strong> is our challenge<br />
and <strong>the</strong> dream <strong>in</strong> our eyes. A r<strong>in</strong>g<br />
should have an emotional element,<br />
it should not only be a piece of<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ely crafted gold, but it should also<br />
trigger an emotional feel<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Lead<strong>in</strong>g a brand like Bulgari<br />
needs some exceptional<br />
leadership abilities and an<br />
exemplification of that is you.<br />
As a part of how leaders th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>in</strong><br />
scenarios of crisis, I would like to<br />
ask you a question. Would you like<br />
to def<strong>in</strong>e a challeng<strong>in</strong>g situation<br />
that you had come across and<br />
how did you come through it?<br />
Experience shows crises are always<br />
special. For example, illness <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
villages killed many people. In such<br />
a situation we have no o<strong>the</strong>r option<br />
than to look out of <strong>the</strong> box and<br />
<strong>in</strong>vent mach<strong>in</strong>es. Out of trauma and<br />
lack of manpower, some geniuses<br />
came out with great ideas. In <strong>the</strong><br />
same way, <strong>the</strong> right attitude from<br />
The essence of Rome is<br />
applied to every piece of<br />
<strong>the</strong> watch, jewelry, and<br />
art. We take <strong>in</strong>spiration<br />
from wherever <strong>the</strong>re's<br />
beauty. But often <strong>the</strong><br />
first step is from<br />
Roman heritage.<br />
a company protects <strong>the</strong> company<br />
and its customers. We work <strong>in</strong> a<br />
smart world and it changes <strong>the</strong><br />
balance between our lives. We have<br />
to adapt and learn to communicate.<br />
Because of <strong>the</strong> Covid scenario, we<br />
have to act more sophisticatedly.<br />
Leadership <strong>in</strong> times of crisis is to<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d whe<strong>the</strong>r you are an escaper<br />
or a fighter. It's a moment of<br />
revolution; we have to manage our<br />
supply cha<strong>in</strong>s and bus<strong>in</strong>ess, th<strong>in</strong>k<br />
differently, take different directions<br />
and from <strong>the</strong>re th<strong>in</strong>k of <strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />
goal and be quicker. It is a market<br />
race and you'll be discouraged but<br />
you have to do someth<strong>in</strong>g different<br />
and th<strong>in</strong>k differently.<br />
Whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s a Bulgari perfume,<br />
a Bulgari watch, or stay<strong>in</strong>g at a<br />
Bulgari hotel, what def<strong>in</strong>es <strong>the</strong><br />
Bulgari experience?<br />
To turn nature's precious <strong>in</strong>to<br />
even more emotional sensations<br />
or objects or shapes or designs<br />
is art. Not only architectural and<br />
artistic background, but we also do<br />
everyth<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> creativity or craft<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
is all roman spirits. The essence of<br />
Rome is applied to every piece of<br />
<strong>the</strong> watch, jewelry, and art. We take<br />
<strong>in</strong>spiration from wherever <strong>the</strong>re's<br />
beauty. But often <strong>the</strong> first step is<br />
from Roman heritage.<br />
What are your upcom<strong>in</strong>g plans for<br />
collaborat<strong>in</strong>g with artists <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
UAE?<br />
The po<strong>in</strong>t is to collaborate with<br />
luxury companies. We are probably<br />
closest to art, <strong>the</strong>refore I th<strong>in</strong>k it's<br />
crucial for us to participate <strong>in</strong> artistic<br />
evolution and art is one of <strong>the</strong> k<strong>in</strong>ds<br />
we do. On one end it's pay<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> tributes to <strong>the</strong> artists. We will<br />
promote more than art. There will<br />
be some good stuff for jewelers and<br />
perfumes. It is all connected.<br />
What is <strong>the</strong> motto you live by?<br />
My motto is very much Roman; it is<br />
Carpe diem. Not to be stressed for<br />
<strong>the</strong> future and to make <strong>the</strong> most out<br />
of it. Life is simple to move on, learn<br />
and evolve.<br />
What message do you have for<br />
our creative community?<br />
Art is evolv<strong>in</strong>g and never old. Turn<br />
your art <strong>in</strong>to NFTs or be it digital.<br />
We all have talents and we all have<br />
dreams just materialize it and<br />
just do it.<br />
-<strong>in</strong>terview@magzoid.com<br />
18<br />
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EVENT<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ners of CREATE | ARTOZE Inter-School<br />
Art Exhibition and Competition to create <strong>the</strong><br />
new HUAWEI Faces<br />
ARTOZE, a lead<strong>in</strong>g onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
art gallery <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UAE<br />
and <strong>the</strong> #11 most viewed<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e art gallery across<br />
<strong>the</strong> globe on its VR platform, has<br />
hosted <strong>the</strong> Grand Award Ceremony<br />
for CREATE, an Inter-School Art<br />
Exhibition and Competition <strong>in</strong><br />
Radisson RED on 26th Feb, <strong>2022</strong><br />
presented by HUAWEI AppGallery<br />
and Danube Properties, powered<br />
by Magzoid <strong>Magaz<strong>in</strong>e</strong>. The event<br />
was embraced with <strong>the</strong> presence of<br />
many dignified <strong>in</strong>dustry leaders and<br />
veterans and jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> to support<br />
<strong>the</strong> young and creative community<br />
of <strong>the</strong> UAE.<br />
The event went by <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me,<br />
“Art and creativity can change <strong>the</strong><br />
lives and <strong>the</strong> world for good” and<br />
saw a participation of over 1300+<br />
students globally, out of which <strong>the</strong><br />
30 best artworks were selected as<br />
<strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>alists divided <strong>in</strong>to 3 categories<br />
– category 1 (classes1-4), category<br />
2 (classes 5-8), and category<br />
3 (classes 9-12) and given an<br />
opportunity to exhibit dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
ceremony. The event dazzled with<br />
VIPs, celebs, and guests walk<strong>in</strong>g<br />
through <strong>the</strong> red carpet like H.E.<br />
Laila Rahhal, Mr. Khalil AbdulWahid,<br />
Dubai Culture, Mr. Elijah Long and<br />
many more.<br />
The Jury panel <strong>in</strong>cluded Ms. D<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Khataan, Mr. Faisal AbdulQader,<br />
and Ms. Fatima Al Hammadi. Six<br />
w<strong>in</strong>ners were recognised dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> ceremony and rewarded<br />
with honorary certificate, trophy<br />
alongside HUAWEI MatePad,<br />
Bluetooth headphones and many<br />
more gift cards and goodies from<br />
Galadari Motor Driv<strong>in</strong>g Centre,<br />
Magzoid <strong>Magaz<strong>in</strong>e</strong>, Magic Planet,<br />
Roll DXB, Noon, Artlab, Ferns N<br />
Petals, My Gov<strong>in</strong>da’s, Young Times,<br />
Babyshop, Mai Dubai, and many<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r excit<strong>in</strong>g gifts.<br />
The biggest announcement came<br />
from HUAWEI, “Every w<strong>in</strong>ner from<br />
<strong>the</strong> competition will be <strong>in</strong>vited to<br />
HUAWEI high experience centre<br />
to work closely with <strong>the</strong> team<br />
and develop bluepr<strong>in</strong>ts for <strong>the</strong><br />
next generation of digital artwork.<br />
HUAWEI will <strong>the</strong>n convert <strong>the</strong>m<br />
<strong>in</strong>to HUAWEI THEMES available to<br />
millions of users across <strong>the</strong> globe!”<br />
United by Colors, a special giant<br />
canvas that was setup where <strong>the</strong><br />
participants had fun dipp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
hands <strong>in</strong> colors, stamp<strong>in</strong>g and <strong>the</strong><br />
guests acknowledged it by writ<strong>in</strong>g<br />
beautiful messages for <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Participants had <strong>the</strong> privilege to<br />
enjoy video gam<strong>in</strong>g console at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>teractive booth set up by HUWAEI<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> event.<br />
Hosted by well-renowned emcee,<br />
Mr. Bassam Nader (a.k.a. MC<br />
Bassam), <strong>the</strong> event also enterta<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
<strong>the</strong> guests with heart-wrench<strong>in</strong>g<br />
performances by dancers from<br />
Transformers Dance Studio (TDS),<br />
choreographed by Anup Bhardwaj.<br />
Talented s<strong>in</strong>ger Akshita Bhatia<br />
filled <strong>the</strong> whole room with warmth<br />
and joy as she captured <strong>the</strong> hearts<br />
of <strong>the</strong> audience with her sooth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and mesmeriz<strong>in</strong>g voice. Also, <strong>the</strong><br />
stage witnessed a very unique<br />
performance by <strong>the</strong> mentalist –<br />
Shib<strong>in</strong> Sahadevan showcas<strong>in</strong>g<br />
glimpses of his extraord<strong>in</strong>ary m<strong>in</strong>dread<strong>in</strong>g<br />
skills that just wowed <strong>the</strong><br />
audience and left <strong>the</strong>m all amazed<br />
and spellbound.<br />
Miss Amrita Syam turned up to<br />
be <strong>the</strong> w<strong>in</strong>ner of Category 1 and<br />
<strong>the</strong> runner-up was Master Advay<br />
Sureka. The Category 2 w<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
was Master Swaraj Jawale and <strong>the</strong><br />
runner-up was Miss Soha Yousaf.<br />
Category 3 w<strong>in</strong>ner was Miss<br />
Anaishaan Sidhwa and <strong>the</strong> runnerup<br />
was Miss Eimaan Fatimah.<br />
The artworks displayed were<br />
deeply admired and appreciated<br />
by <strong>the</strong> members of <strong>the</strong> VIPs,<br />
media, <strong>in</strong>fluencers, juries, and<br />
artists throughout <strong>the</strong> day. The<br />
red carpet was overwhelmed<br />
with many dignified celebs and<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry veterans. Such <strong>in</strong>itiatives<br />
provision<strong>in</strong>g platforms to showcase<br />
<strong>the</strong> creative talents with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
younger generation would play a<br />
major role <strong>in</strong> boost<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> creative<br />
economy and <strong>the</strong> overall growth of<br />
<strong>the</strong> UAE.<br />
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EVENT<br />
F<strong>in</strong>alist expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g artworks<br />
Artoze VR art gallery<br />
(From L to R) Mr. Faisal AbdulQader,<br />
Mr. Khalil Abdulwahid, Ms. Fatima<br />
Alhammadi and Ms. D<strong>in</strong>a Khataan<br />
(From L to R) Mr. Anil Bhatia<br />
and Mr. Saif Yousef Al Ztaabi<br />
Mentalist Shib<strong>in</strong> Sahadevan<br />
wow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> audience<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner felicitation<br />
Mr. Faisal AbdulQader<br />
sign<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> canvas<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner felicitation<br />
Mr. Khalil Abdulwahid<br />
sign<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> canvas<br />
(From L to R) Mr. Khalil Abdulwahid<br />
and Ms. Samar Kamel<br />
H.E. Laila Rahhal sign<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> canvas<br />
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Artworks of <strong>the</strong> f<strong>in</strong>alists exhibited <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Galleria<br />
HUAWEI AppGallery statistics<br />
Mr. Elijah Long on<br />
<strong>the</strong> Red Carpet<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ner felicitation<br />
(From L to R) Ms. Fatima Alhammadi, Ms. Samar<br />
Kamel, Ms. D<strong>in</strong>a Khataan and H.E. Laila Rahhal<br />
HUAWEI <strong>in</strong>teractive booth at <strong>the</strong> venue<br />
Guests embrac<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> event<br />
(From L to R) Mr. Haris Mumtaz,<br />
Mr. William from HUAWEI and<br />
Ms. Aanchal (Magzoid team)<br />
Ballroom selfie<br />
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ART NEWS<br />
Read more at www.magzoid.com<br />
Galloire launches <strong>in</strong> City Walk with<br />
its <strong>in</strong>augural exhibition “I’M NOT A ROBOT”<br />
Galloire, a contemporary<br />
art gallery has opened<br />
a new physical space<br />
<strong>in</strong> City Walk, Dubai<br />
with its first group<br />
exhibition. The exhibition features a<br />
collection of renowned <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
artists with works explor<strong>in</strong>g human<br />
connection <strong>in</strong> a digital age. It<br />
exemplifies its relevance, given our<br />
reliance on technology to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><br />
communication throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
pandemic.<br />
The exhibition br<strong>in</strong>gs toge<strong>the</strong>r six<br />
lead<strong>in</strong>g artists that <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Daniel<br />
Canogar, Anne Spalter, Xavi Sole<br />
Mora, Jonathan Monaghan, Jonas<br />
Lund, and Addie Wagenknecht.<br />
They are <strong>the</strong> pioneers <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
respective fields, work<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
<strong>the</strong> frontier of digital art and its<br />
<strong>in</strong>tersection with traditional art.<br />
Daniel Canogar’s site-specific<br />
art <strong>in</strong>stallation Dynamo has<br />
been showcased at Expo 2020<br />
Dubai as a centerpiece of <strong>the</strong><br />
The exhibition<br />
features a collection<br />
of renowned<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational artists<br />
with works explor<strong>in</strong>g<br />
human connection <strong>in</strong><br />
a digital age<br />
Spanish pavilion. With his artistic<br />
masterpieces <strong>in</strong> Galloire, Daniel<br />
focuses on <strong>the</strong> relationship<br />
between textiles and screens<br />
showcas<strong>in</strong>g screens as a modern<br />
form of textiles.<br />
Galloire’s first show was<br />
presented <strong>in</strong> full photo-realistic VR<br />
and also allowed viewers, us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
AR, to br<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> works <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
homes to view on <strong>the</strong>ir own walls.<br />
As mentioned to us, <strong>the</strong>re are some<br />
major NFT announcements on <strong>the</strong><br />
way for Galloire.<br />
Expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> digital <strong>in</strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ation of<br />
<strong>the</strong> first exhibit of Galloire, Edward<br />
Gallagher, <strong>the</strong> founder of <strong>the</strong> gallery<br />
says, “With an exhibition which<br />
explores <strong>the</strong> balance between<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e and real life, between <strong>the</strong><br />
physical and <strong>the</strong> digital, it seemed<br />
a great opportunity to allow that<br />
work to manifest <strong>in</strong> a new physical<br />
space.” .<br />
-news@magzoid.com<br />
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SPECIAL DAYS - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY<br />
International<br />
Women’s Day<br />
International Women's Day is<br />
celebrated on <strong>March</strong> 8th every<br />
year and is one of <strong>the</strong> most<br />
significant days of <strong>the</strong> year. It is<br />
a worldwide event that honors<br />
women's social, economic, cultural,<br />
and political achievements. It<br />
offers an opportunity to reflect on<br />
progress made, to call for change,<br />
and to celebrate acts of courage<br />
and determ<strong>in</strong>ation by ord<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
women who have played an<br />
extraord<strong>in</strong>ary role <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> history of<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir countries and communities.<br />
#BreakTheBias is <strong>the</strong> campaign<br />
<strong>the</strong>me for International Women's<br />
Day <strong>2022</strong>. The <strong>the</strong>me highlights <strong>the</strong><br />
importance of challeng<strong>in</strong>g biases<br />
and misconceptions <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terest<br />
of creat<strong>in</strong>g a more <strong>in</strong>clusive and<br />
gender-equal world.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> United Nations,<br />
International Women's Day started<br />
<strong>in</strong> America <strong>in</strong> 1909, when <strong>the</strong><br />
Socialist Party of America took<br />
to <strong>the</strong> streets to honor garment<br />
workers who had protested aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
<strong>in</strong>humane work<strong>in</strong>g conditions <strong>the</strong><br />
year before. They called it National<br />
Women's Day, and it took place on<br />
February 28. The follow<strong>in</strong>g year,<br />
Social International established<br />
Women's Day <strong>in</strong> Copenhagen<br />
to celebrate those work<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
women's rights and universal<br />
suffrage. Over <strong>the</strong> next few years,<br />
more countries <strong>in</strong> Europe marked<br />
<strong>the</strong> holiday on <strong>March</strong> 8. It wasn't<br />
until <strong>March</strong> 8, 1975, when, dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
International Women's Year, <strong>the</strong><br />
United Nations celebrated it as<br />
an official holiday. S<strong>in</strong>ce 1975, <strong>the</strong><br />
holiday has ga<strong>in</strong>ed awareness<br />
around <strong>the</strong> globe as a way to<br />
recognize women.<br />
The world is mov<strong>in</strong>g towards<br />
gender equality. It is mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
towards a balance between<br />
both men and women. A<br />
change is required and is<br />
also essential. Women's Day<br />
focuses on celebrat<strong>in</strong>g women's<br />
accomplishments, promot<strong>in</strong>g<br />
awareness about gender equality,<br />
fight<strong>in</strong>g for faster gender parity, and<br />
rais<strong>in</strong>g funds for women's charities.<br />
The day is all about feel<strong>in</strong>g selfworth<br />
and achiev<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> goals as<br />
per <strong>the</strong> potential.<br />
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SPECIAL DAYS - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY<br />
WOMEN CREATING AN IMPACT<br />
“Women are <strong>the</strong> foundational keystones of a society’s progress<br />
– <strong>the</strong>ir contributions are countless, and most importantly,<br />
selfless. It is <strong>the</strong> power to shape <strong>the</strong> world that makes each<br />
and every woman so special. This International Women’s Day,<br />
let us celebrate <strong>the</strong> women who are mak<strong>in</strong>g a difference and<br />
help <strong>the</strong>m unleash <strong>the</strong>ir full potential. Because that is <strong>the</strong> only<br />
way we can secure our future as a civilisation.”<br />
HE Hala Badri<br />
Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority<br />
commentary on International Women's Day<br />
A woman should be<br />
celebrated every day and<br />
<strong>the</strong>re is no such th<strong>in</strong>g as a<br />
typical woman, we are all<br />
different, yet each one of<br />
us holds several identities<br />
which is a celebration on<br />
its own, <strong>the</strong> daughter, <strong>the</strong><br />
mo<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> wife, <strong>the</strong> sister,<br />
<strong>the</strong> list is endless. We all<br />
go through our years with<br />
vary<strong>in</strong>g degrees of success,<br />
and disruption, and whatever<br />
stage a woman is <strong>in</strong>, <strong>the</strong>re<br />
should be one irrefutable<br />
truth: she shouldn’t be alone.<br />
She is bound to have ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
woman by her side.<br />
Samar Kamel<br />
Artist, Curator<br />
My message to women<br />
everywhere is to remember<br />
that you are a natural-born<br />
leader. The qualities of<br />
empathy and k<strong>in</strong>dness, <strong>the</strong><br />
ability to build community<br />
and foster relationships, to be<br />
able to nurture connections,<br />
THIS is what makes you a<br />
good leader. And you can<br />
lead from wherever you are,<br />
with whatever you have.<br />
Malavika Varadan<br />
RJ and Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director –<br />
The Hive<br />
On this special day, we<br />
celebrate all women, our<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>rs, sisters, daughters,<br />
and friends. I would like to<br />
express my gratitude to <strong>the</strong><br />
women around me, <strong>the</strong> ones<br />
who I learn from every day.<br />
To every woman <strong>in</strong> this world,<br />
we are proud of you. We are<br />
proud of your achievements<br />
and accomplishments,<br />
and we are proud of your<br />
ambitions and determ<strong>in</strong>ation.<br />
Fatima Alhammadi<br />
Emirati Artist<br />
Women are <strong>the</strong> real<br />
architectures of <strong>the</strong> society.<br />
You don't need to change<br />
<strong>the</strong> perception of how people<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k of you. Treat yourself <strong>the</strong><br />
way you want to be treated.<br />
Work on your <strong>in</strong>ner fulfilment,<br />
happ<strong>in</strong>ess and victory. You<br />
are art <strong>in</strong> every way you are.<br />
Happy Women's Day.<br />
D<strong>in</strong>a Khataan<br />
Co-founder and Manag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Director at Moog Studios<br />
“International Women's<br />
Day celebrates <strong>the</strong> achievements<br />
and strength of<br />
women and emphasizes <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
key role <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> economic,<br />
social, scientific, <strong>in</strong>tellectual,<br />
and cultural progress of<br />
nations. On this occasion, we<br />
express our appreciation for<br />
<strong>the</strong> women around <strong>the</strong> world<br />
and wish <strong>the</strong>m more power.”<br />
Rozana Mosameh<br />
Assistant Market<strong>in</strong>g Director,<br />
Ajman Free Zone<br />
To all <strong>the</strong> female artists out<br />
<strong>the</strong>re - I am really proud<br />
of how <strong>the</strong> art scene has<br />
developed here <strong>in</strong> Dubai.<br />
Especially <strong>the</strong> female artists,<br />
who make up about 80% of<br />
all artists <strong>in</strong> UAE, are do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
fantastic work. Keep up <strong>the</strong><br />
good work and show <strong>the</strong><br />
world that women are just as<br />
good artists as men!<br />
Petra Kaltenbach<br />
Award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g artist and<br />
curator of World Art Dubai<br />
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SPECIAL DAYS - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY<br />
AND BEING THE CHANGE<br />
Let us honor womanhood <strong>in</strong> all its forms even<br />
while conquer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> day. As I th<strong>in</strong>k of women all<br />
around <strong>the</strong> world, <strong>the</strong> image of a phoenix comes<br />
immediately to m<strong>in</strong>d. As every woman at a certa<strong>in</strong><br />
po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>in</strong> her life rises above her problems, pa<strong>in</strong>, and<br />
obstacles to <strong>in</strong>spire <strong>the</strong> world with wonder. Let us<br />
conquer our fight and rise to prom<strong>in</strong>ence on this day.<br />
H.E Laila Rahhal El Atfani<br />
Goodwill Ambasador, President & Founder Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
Gate & I AM AFRICA platform, President of Women<br />
Empowerment Refai NGO<br />
This year’s International Women’s<br />
Day <strong>the</strong>me of ‘Break<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> bias is<br />
a rem<strong>in</strong>der of our obligation and<br />
commitment to creat<strong>in</strong>g an <strong>in</strong>clusive<br />
world for everyone. I am extremely<br />
proud of how women <strong>in</strong> our country<br />
help<strong>in</strong>g set new standards across<br />
an array of sectors. I call on all<br />
women <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UAE to take advantage<br />
of <strong>the</strong> groundwork laid by our<br />
nation’s forefa<strong>the</strong>rs and to rise to<br />
<strong>the</strong> challenge of ensur<strong>in</strong>g that we<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue to deliver a fairer society<br />
for all.<br />
Asma Alfalasi<br />
Director of Market<strong>in</strong>g & Corporate<br />
Communications Department<br />
“The UAE puts forward a<br />
unique example of women<br />
empowerment as its<br />
women cont<strong>in</strong>ue to excel<br />
<strong>in</strong> various fields, actively<br />
participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> driv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
nation's development. This<br />
International Women’s Day,<br />
we congratulate women<br />
all over <strong>the</strong> world and<br />
express our pride <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
contributions to humank<strong>in</strong>d’s<br />
progress.”<br />
Sheikha AlNuaimi<br />
Commercial Operations<br />
Executive Director, Ajman<br />
Free Zone<br />
Render your voice stronger<br />
than anyone else's; never<br />
wait for your turn; it is<br />
your right to speak out to<br />
<strong>the</strong> world. There are no<br />
boundaries to just be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
brave once you feel your own<br />
strength. To all <strong>the</strong> women<br />
out <strong>the</strong>re, always mark your<br />
presence, believe <strong>in</strong> yourself<br />
and do what makes you<br />
happy. I wish you all a Happy<br />
Women's Day!<br />
Varsha Sureka<br />
Visual Artist<br />
This women’s day I would<br />
like to wish that all of us<br />
women can show <strong>the</strong> world<br />
<strong>the</strong> true mean<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> word<br />
compassion. We women have<br />
proved over and over aga<strong>in</strong><br />
our spirit of competition, our<br />
capability, our cooperation<br />
and our courage to deal with<br />
all k<strong>in</strong>ds of adversities. But<br />
now more than ever <strong>the</strong> world<br />
is <strong>in</strong> dire need of compassion<br />
and collaboration.<br />
Kritika Rawat<br />
Radio Presenter, CEO of K<br />
KOMPANY, TV Producer, Media<br />
Personality and social activist.<br />
Each woman is an <strong>in</strong>credible<br />
person. She plays a role of a<br />
lov<strong>in</strong>g mom, a car<strong>in</strong>g sister,<br />
an understand<strong>in</strong>g wife, and a<br />
lovable daughter. You are <strong>the</strong><br />
source of strength and that’s<br />
<strong>the</strong> reason why <strong>the</strong> world<br />
is celebrat<strong>in</strong>g you. Don’t let<br />
anyone put you down. Stand<br />
for your rights and live a<br />
happy life. You deserve it.<br />
Keep smil<strong>in</strong>g always and<br />
Happy Women’s Day to all<br />
of you!<br />
Nada al Barazi<br />
Visual Artist<br />
The most important th<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to reach your goals it’s not<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g afraid of do<strong>in</strong>g what<br />
you love to do. Follow your<br />
dreams, don’t listen to<br />
anyone, listen to your heart,<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d your balance and you<br />
will be happy!<br />
Nadaezda Adamenko<br />
Visual Artist<br />
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ART NEWS<br />
The new sculpture park at DIFC<br />
opens to <strong>the</strong> public<br />
A<br />
sculpture park open<br />
to <strong>the</strong> public until<br />
June 30, is a tribute<br />
to <strong>the</strong> UAE’s Golden<br />
Jubilee and features<br />
50 sculptures as well as several<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs by established local and<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational artists. The artworks<br />
are presented by galleries <strong>in</strong> Dubai,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Leila Heller Gallery, Firetti<br />
Contemporary, and AWC Dubai, as<br />
well as by <strong>in</strong>dependent artists.<br />
The Park has been unveiled<br />
at Dubai International F<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
Centre, transform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> area<br />
around <strong>the</strong> landmark Gate Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>to an open-air gallery.<br />
Works on display<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude Unw<strong>in</strong>d, a reflective and<br />
serpent<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>stallation by British<br />
sculptor Richard Hudson. Alphabet<br />
of Life by Emirati artist Azza Al<br />
Qubaisi features tapered bronze<br />
forms that are closely clustered<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r, represent<strong>in</strong>g, at once,<br />
palm oases as well as social<br />
solidarity. Turkish artist Mert Ege<br />
Kose’s Sculpture II renders, <strong>in</strong><br />
metal, tightly woven and repeat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
patterns that merge as arcs.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r works <strong>in</strong>clude Tower of<br />
Rabbits by Turkish cartoonist Erdil<br />
Yasaroglu, a sculpture compris<strong>in</strong>g<br />
four stacked anthropomorphic<br />
rabbits with slicked-back ears,<br />
and Forms by Mia Fonssagrives<br />
Solow, which features abstract<br />
shapes <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> colors of <strong>the</strong> UAE<br />
flag <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> founta<strong>in</strong> by Gate<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g. Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Sacha<br />
Jafri’s Lyricism Entw<strong>in</strong>ed and Ana<br />
D’Castro’s Irene are also be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exhibited on <strong>the</strong> premises.<br />
The disparate works are be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
curated under <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me Harmony<br />
of Different Voices: a celebration<br />
of UAE’s 50th anniversary.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> organizers,<br />
<strong>the</strong> park is designed to support<br />
artists who have contributed to<br />
<strong>the</strong> past, present, and future of<br />
<strong>the</strong> nation. The exhibition is <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e<br />
with <strong>the</strong> vision of Sheikha Latifa<br />
b<strong>in</strong>t Mohammed, chairwoman of<br />
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, to<br />
encourage public art and open-air<br />
art galleries across Dubai.<br />
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The disparate works are be<strong>in</strong>g curated under<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me Harmony of Different Voices: a<br />
celebration of UAE’s 50th anniversary.<br />
Br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g toge<strong>the</strong>r a diverse<br />
portfolio of artists showcas<strong>in</strong>g 65<br />
works of art <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g sculptures<br />
and pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs, <strong>the</strong> complete<br />
stretch of <strong>the</strong> park will feature 50<br />
sculptures, some of which have<br />
also taken <strong>in</strong>spiration from Expo<br />
2020 Dubai, portray<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> cultural<br />
diversity and richness of UAE <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
past 50 years.<br />
“Over <strong>the</strong> years, DIFC has<br />
been developed <strong>in</strong>to a vibrant<br />
urban dest<strong>in</strong>ation promot<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation, harmonious liv<strong>in</strong>g, and<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>ability,” said Arif Amiri, CEO<br />
of DIFC Authority<br />
The Park is free-to-entere and<br />
spans from Gate Build<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
Gate Avenue. Information labels<br />
featur<strong>in</strong>g QR codes have been<br />
placed beside each artwork,<br />
allow<strong>in</strong>g visitors to learn more<br />
about <strong>the</strong> exhibited pieces as well<br />
as discover o<strong>the</strong>r works by <strong>the</strong><br />
artists.<br />
- news@magzoid.com<br />
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER<br />
24k Gold<br />
luxury f<strong>in</strong>e art<br />
By Kim Rose<br />
30<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
www.magzoid.com
“I wanted to use<br />
f<strong>in</strong>e art as a way<br />
to give voice to a<br />
movement much<br />
bigger than myself,”<br />
says Kim Rose<br />
- Exclusive to Magzoid<br />
Kim Rose is a m<strong>in</strong>imalist<br />
artist based <strong>in</strong> Los<br />
Angeles, California. Her<br />
work lies at <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tersection<br />
of <strong>the</strong> physical world<br />
and our <strong>in</strong>tangible perceptions.<br />
She comb<strong>in</strong>es old and modern<br />
techniques to create works that are<br />
multi-dimensional and layered <strong>in</strong><br />
waves of fluid movement. Each of<br />
her works exudes life and vitality<br />
while keep<strong>in</strong>g a m<strong>in</strong>imalist aes<strong>the</strong>tic.<br />
Kim's work pushes <strong>the</strong> boundaries<br />
of realism and questions abstract<br />
lawlessness.<br />
Materials of <strong>the</strong> highest quality,<br />
some of <strong>the</strong> rich materials used <strong>in</strong><br />
Kim's art <strong>in</strong>clude 24k gold, marble,<br />
and, soon, diamonds. Each item is<br />
a multi-layered work that comb<strong>in</strong>es<br />
chemical reactions with pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g is a multi-layer procedure<br />
that gives <strong>the</strong>se artworks a polished<br />
and multifaceted appearance. As a<br />
result, <strong>the</strong>y tend to reflect <strong>the</strong> warmth<br />
and colors of <strong>the</strong> room <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong>y<br />
reside.<br />
Her marbled art has sold and<br />
been collected all over <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
Her heart and soul are <strong>in</strong>vested not<br />
only <strong>in</strong> art but also <strong>in</strong> discover<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> deeper mean<strong>in</strong>g of how art may<br />
benefit <strong>the</strong> larger good. She believes<br />
that anyone can be an artist and that<br />
every artist must figure out "why" <strong>the</strong>y<br />
do what <strong>the</strong>y do. This is what gives<br />
life mean<strong>in</strong>g and vigor.<br />
She is ecstatic to have<br />
collaborated with artists from<br />
all around <strong>the</strong> world to make a<br />
difference <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> lives of children <strong>in</strong><br />
Tijuana, Mexico. Her particular aim<br />
is to raise f<strong>in</strong>ances and awareness<br />
for <strong>the</strong> lovely children of Tijuana,<br />
Mexico, through exquisite art. As a<br />
result, she launched Mission Marisol,<br />
a non-profit organization dedicated<br />
to br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g artists toge<strong>the</strong>r for a good<br />
cause. The <strong>in</strong>itiative is dedicated to<br />
her mo<strong>the</strong>r, Marisol, who encouraged<br />
her to pursue her passions and give<br />
back.<br />
"When I started sell<strong>in</strong>g art around<br />
<strong>the</strong> globe, I realized that my art could<br />
potentially have a huge impact. I<br />
wanted to use f<strong>in</strong>e art as a way to<br />
give voice to a movement much<br />
bigger than myself, and I knew that<br />
it could have an even larger impact<br />
when jo<strong>in</strong>ed toge<strong>the</strong>r with o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
artists. That is when I came up with<br />
<strong>the</strong> idea of us<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>e art as a way of<br />
rais<strong>in</strong>g funds and awareness for kids<br />
<strong>in</strong> Mexico." - Kim Rose.<br />
- feature@magzoid.com<br />
Her particular aim<br />
is to raise f<strong>in</strong>ances<br />
and awareness for<br />
<strong>the</strong> lovely children<br />
of Tijuana,<br />
Mexico, through<br />
exquisite art.<br />
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER<br />
Fan Art<br />
By Anais Gonzalez<br />
32<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
www.magzoid.com
“I would<br />
describe my<br />
style as quick<br />
and breezy,<br />
and I th<strong>in</strong>k<br />
that's what<br />
some people<br />
like about it”<br />
says Anais<br />
Gonzalez<br />
- Exclusive to Magzoid<br />
Anais Gonzalez describes<br />
herself as an illustrator<br />
who does what she<br />
enjoys. Her work<br />
focuses on portraits,<br />
which frequently are fan art. She<br />
uses strokes to portray feel<strong>in</strong>gs and<br />
sensitivities through draw<strong>in</strong>g, more<br />
specifically sketch<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Anais has been draw<strong>in</strong>g s<strong>in</strong>ce a<br />
very young age. She already had<br />
a fanart group of folks that enjoyed<br />
her work. Her draw<strong>in</strong>gs evolved<br />
from realism <strong>in</strong>to sketches once she<br />
found that she could draw quickly<br />
which resulted <strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong>creased fan<br />
base on her social media accounts<br />
where she uploaded her artworks.<br />
She primarily works <strong>in</strong> black and<br />
white, and graphite, like paper,<br />
is her preferred medium. Even<br />
though occasionally employs color,<br />
she never alters <strong>the</strong> surface of her<br />
illustrations. Also attempt to help<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs as much as possible with this<br />
method via social media.<br />
Her style is light and breezy.<br />
Simultaneously, she works from<br />
realism, but not to <strong>the</strong> po<strong>in</strong>t where it<br />
appears f<strong>in</strong>ished. Although enjoys<br />
that look as well, she has evolved<br />
<strong>in</strong>to what she is now. Work<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
chiaroscuro and hatch<strong>in</strong>g is her<br />
favorite part of <strong>the</strong> draw<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
"My major goal is to express<br />
"My major goal<br />
is to express<br />
myself when<br />
draw<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
to elicit varied<br />
emotions <strong>in</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs through<br />
my art."<br />
myself when draw<strong>in</strong>g and to elicit<br />
varied emotions <strong>in</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs through<br />
my art. I make an effort to be as<br />
happy as possible by first pleas<strong>in</strong>g<br />
myself with my artwork, which is a<br />
challeng<strong>in</strong>g undertak<strong>in</strong>g. I'm aware<br />
that I'm still learn<strong>in</strong>g, as we all are,<br />
and that I'm too young to know<br />
where I want to go <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> world of<br />
art. The only th<strong>in</strong>g I know is that I'm<br />
currently attempt<strong>in</strong>g to establish a<br />
l<strong>in</strong>k between <strong>the</strong> audience and my<br />
work to make <strong>the</strong>m feel represented<br />
and <strong>in</strong>spired by it", said Anais.<br />
- feature@magzoid.com<br />
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ART NEWS<br />
Read more at www.magzoid.com<br />
Dubai will get an amaz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>tergalactic experience thanks to Inf<strong>in</strong>ity des<br />
Lumières and Mohammed B<strong>in</strong> Rashid <strong>Space</strong> Centre<br />
Inf<strong>in</strong>ity des Lumières <strong>in</strong> The<br />
Dubai Mall, has partnered with<br />
<strong>the</strong> Mohammed B<strong>in</strong> Rashid<br />
<strong>Space</strong> Centre (MBRSC) and <strong>the</strong><br />
French National Centre for <strong>Space</strong><br />
and Studies (CNES) to launch<br />
‘Dest<strong>in</strong>ation Cosmos: The Ultimate<br />
Challenge,’ which will br<strong>in</strong>g celestial<br />
experiences and galaxies to <strong>the</strong><br />
region.<br />
Giv<strong>in</strong>g an immersive <strong>in</strong>terstellar<br />
experience, <strong>the</strong> event will take place<br />
till April 2, <strong>2022</strong>, with display<strong>in</strong>g<br />
footages of <strong>the</strong> Emirates Mars<br />
Mission and Hope Probe.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> help of Inf<strong>in</strong>ity des<br />
Lumières’ 130 projectors, 58<br />
speakers and 3,000 HD digital<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g images, spectators will be<br />
With a maze of stars,<br />
planets, nebulae and<br />
supernovae, <strong>the</strong> spectators<br />
will be transported from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Guyanese ra<strong>in</strong>forest<br />
to <strong>the</strong> outer reaches of<br />
<strong>the</strong> universe, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
13-segment show.<br />
transported to outer space, at <strong>the</strong><br />
Dubai Mall-based venue.<br />
With a maze of stars, planets,<br />
nebulae and supernovae, <strong>the</strong><br />
spectators will be transported from<br />
<strong>the</strong> Guyanese ra<strong>in</strong>forest to <strong>the</strong> outer<br />
reaches of <strong>the</strong> universe, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
13-segment show.<br />
Guests can witness <strong>in</strong>sights <strong>in</strong>to<br />
19th century Japan <strong>in</strong> motion where<br />
<strong>the</strong>re will be digital displays of <strong>the</strong><br />
Van Gogh exhibition and Dreamed<br />
Japan. Not just that, <strong>the</strong>re also<br />
will be a showcase of a hypnotic<br />
depiction of <strong>the</strong> cosmos—Verse by<br />
Thomas Vanz, paired with harmonic<br />
orchestral sounds.<br />
The tickets for <strong>the</strong> Dest<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
Cosmos: The Ultimate Challenge are<br />
priced at Dhs150, with screen<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
every even<strong>in</strong>g from 6 pm to 10 pm<br />
throughout its residence.<br />
-news@magzoid.com<br />
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER<br />
Impressionist Realism<br />
By Marcos Beccari<br />
36<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
www.magzoid.com
“A realistic pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
is more than just<br />
"true to reality”, it's<br />
also a depiction of<br />
what people desire<br />
to see.” says Marcos<br />
Beccari<br />
- Exclusive to Magzoid<br />
Marcos Beccari<br />
is a watercolor<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>ter, researcher,<br />
philosopher, and UFPR<br />
design professor<br />
who currently resides and works <strong>in</strong><br />
Curitiba, Brazil. Impressionist realism<br />
is regarded as his artistic style.<br />
Beccari uses images to create new<br />
chromatic arrangements to translate<br />
<strong>the</strong> light<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
It was until his early twenties that<br />
he became obsessed with pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
He simply duplicated previous<br />
works, as any beg<strong>in</strong>ner would, to<br />
get a flawless execution. As a result,<br />
representation is never <strong>in</strong>nocent,<br />
and realism is never pure. Johannes<br />
Vermeer, W<strong>in</strong>slow Homer, Walter<br />
Everett, Stanislaw Zoladz, Stephen<br />
Scott Young, and Mary White are his<br />
primary <strong>in</strong>fluences.<br />
A realistic pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g is more than just<br />
"true to reality," it's also a depiction<br />
of what people desire to see. It is<br />
<strong>the</strong>n necessary to understand <strong>the</strong><br />
coord<strong>in</strong>ates that allow <strong>the</strong>m to see<br />
what <strong>the</strong>y want. The more <strong>the</strong> artwork<br />
is simplified us<strong>in</strong>g such coord<strong>in</strong>ates,<br />
<strong>the</strong> more realistic it gets.<br />
After all, it doesn't matter much<br />
what a face, a ladder, a fabric, or<br />
a vase is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> act of pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g;<br />
what counts is how <strong>the</strong> colors and<br />
hues fill and generate rhythm to<br />
what we perceive. Shapes are not<br />
subord<strong>in</strong>ated to color; ra<strong>the</strong>r, color<br />
creates <strong>the</strong>m. The Impressionists<br />
show us that <strong>the</strong>re is no such th<strong>in</strong>g<br />
as a pure visual "truth" that can be<br />
It doesn't matter much<br />
what a face, a ladder, a<br />
fabric, or a vase is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
act of pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g; what<br />
counts is how <strong>the</strong> colors<br />
and hues fill and generate<br />
rhythm to what we<br />
perceive.<br />
caught, analyzed, and recreated by<br />
a purportedly pure gaze. Everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
you see is already a description<br />
of what you're look<strong>in</strong>g at; a face, a<br />
mirror, a cutout, a memory.<br />
- feature@magzoid.com<br />
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ART NEWS<br />
Read more at www.magzoid.com<br />
Dubai Police and Expo 2020<br />
Dubai set a Gu<strong>in</strong>ness World Record for <strong>the</strong><br />
largest onl<strong>in</strong>e video cha<strong>in</strong><br />
The Dubai Police General<br />
Command and Expo 2020<br />
Dubai have once aga<strong>in</strong><br />
been <strong>in</strong>ducted <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong><br />
Gu<strong>in</strong>ness World Records,<br />
this time for <strong>the</strong> greatest onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
video cha<strong>in</strong> of people pass<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
Expo 2020 p<strong>in</strong>.<br />
A total of 265 people represent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
193 nationalities and 192 Country<br />
Pavilions said “Thank you Expo<br />
2020” on camera <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir native<br />
languages before virtually hand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
each o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> Expo 2020 Dubai<br />
badge, or p<strong>in</strong>, via split screens.<br />
Gu<strong>in</strong>ness World Records-MENA<br />
adjudicated <strong>the</strong> three-m<strong>in</strong>ute video<br />
cha<strong>in</strong>, which took 48 hours to film<br />
and <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong>dividuals wear<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
self-adhesive badge/sticker as part<br />
of <strong>the</strong> record.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> presence of Reem b<strong>in</strong>t<br />
Ibrahim Al Hashemy, M<strong>in</strong>ister of<br />
State for International Cooperation<br />
and Director-General of <strong>the</strong> Expo<br />
2020 Dubai Office, Major General<br />
Ahmed Mohammed Rafea,<br />
Assistant Commander-<strong>in</strong>-Chief of<br />
Dubai Police for Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />
Affairs, Brigadier Saleh Murad,<br />
Director of <strong>the</strong> General Department<br />
The goal of <strong>the</strong> video<br />
cha<strong>in</strong> was to establish<br />
a unify<strong>in</strong>g message of<br />
equality, which Dubai<br />
relies on, by br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g all<br />
of <strong>the</strong> pavilions toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
under <strong>the</strong> banner of<br />
connect<strong>in</strong>g m<strong>in</strong>ds and<br />
foster<strong>in</strong>g a healthy<br />
future.<br />
of Human Resources, and many<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r officers and officials, <strong>the</strong><br />
official Gu<strong>in</strong>ness certificate was<br />
presented to <strong>the</strong> Dubai Police<br />
General Command and Expo 2020<br />
Dubai.<br />
The goal of <strong>the</strong> video cha<strong>in</strong> was<br />
to establish a unify<strong>in</strong>g message of<br />
equality, which Dubai relies on, by<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g all of <strong>the</strong> pavilions toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
under <strong>the</strong> banner of connect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
m<strong>in</strong>ds and foster<strong>in</strong>g a healthy<br />
future.<br />
Expo 2020 Dubai has so far<br />
won roughly 15 Gu<strong>in</strong>ness World<br />
Records, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> most<br />
awareness ribbons manufactured<br />
to commemorate World Cancer<br />
Day, World C<strong>in</strong>namon Bun Day at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Swedish Pavilion, three records<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Saudi Arabia Pavilion,<br />
and so on.<br />
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PICTURE STORY<br />
PHOTO BY MOHAMMAD AMIN ON UNSPLASH<br />
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER<br />
Pop Art<br />
By Antonio Murgia<br />
40<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
www.magzoid.com
“My portraits are souls full of stories to tell,” says Antonio Murgia<br />
- Exclusive to Magzoid<br />
Antonio Murgia is a wellknown<br />
Italian modern<br />
artist. He was born and<br />
raised <strong>in</strong> Sard<strong>in</strong>ia, where<br />
he currently resides<br />
and works.<br />
Order and Chaos are <strong>the</strong> two<br />
fundamental elements of his artistic<br />
output. The bold and contrast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>ations, <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tensity of<br />
color, and <strong>the</strong> energy of colorful<br />
material are <strong>the</strong> pieces that make<br />
up Antonio's works. His fem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>e<br />
portraits like pop mosaics are<br />
passionate and expressive, com<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to life and convers<strong>in</strong>g with <strong>the</strong><br />
observer, form<strong>in</strong>g a visual-emotional<br />
relationship.<br />
Antonio's artistic world is filled<br />
with countless women depicted with<br />
anatomical and coloristic mastery;<br />
his muses take on various poses<br />
and are t<strong>in</strong>ged with vivid and bright<br />
colors, evok<strong>in</strong>g elegance, pride,<br />
humanity, emotionality, eroticism, and<br />
sensuality; each of <strong>the</strong>m is <strong>the</strong> bearer<br />
of a story to be told through <strong>the</strong> eyes.<br />
An <strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>ite play of colors, material<br />
<strong>in</strong>serts, extravagant collages,<br />
mirrored and colorful backgrounds<br />
are <strong>the</strong> perfect sett<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>the</strong> woman<br />
that populate Antonio’s works.<br />
His works are a comb<strong>in</strong>ation that<br />
generates charm and makes <strong>the</strong><br />
viewer vulnerable <strong>in</strong> front of <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Simple but <strong>in</strong>credibly complex,<br />
visually immediate but steeped <strong>in</strong><br />
abstruse and profound philosophical<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, his works are a<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>ation that generates charm<br />
and makes <strong>the</strong> viewer vulnerable <strong>in</strong><br />
front of <strong>the</strong>m. The viewer is irresistibly<br />
drawn to and engrossed <strong>in</strong> a neopop<br />
cosmos populated by gorgeous<br />
and <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g women who,<br />
never<strong>the</strong>less, conceal a universe of<br />
synonyms and antonyms, similes<br />
and oxymorons that create a perfect<br />
alchemy between <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
- feature@magzoid.com<br />
Antonio's artistic world is<br />
filled with countless women<br />
depicted with anatomical and<br />
coloristic mastery; his muses<br />
take on various poses and are<br />
t<strong>in</strong>ged with vivid and bright<br />
colors, evok<strong>in</strong>g elegance,<br />
pride, humanity, emotionality,<br />
eroticism, and eroticism.<br />
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PICTURE STORY<br />
PHOTO BY VERA DAVIDOVA ON UNSPLASH<br />
42<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2022</strong><br />
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EXPO 2020<br />
Read more at www.magzoid.com<br />
By <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong> year, <strong>the</strong><br />
Expo 2020 Dubai event site will be transformed<br />
<strong>in</strong>to an environmental friendly residential city<br />
The Expo 2020 Dubai event<br />
site, which has been<br />
developed over time to<br />
hold such a worldwide<br />
event, will be transformed<br />
<strong>in</strong>to a residential community. The<br />
site will be transformed <strong>in</strong>to a<br />
health and well-be<strong>in</strong>g dest<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
that promotes an active and<br />
balanced lifestyle. Residents will<br />
beg<strong>in</strong> mov<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to flats <strong>in</strong> District<br />
2020 by <strong>the</strong> end of this year, with<br />
<strong>the</strong> transfer tak<strong>in</strong>g place <strong>in</strong> stages<br />
over <strong>the</strong> next n<strong>in</strong>e months after<br />
<strong>the</strong> world’s largest cultural event<br />
concludes.<br />
District 2020 will be <strong>the</strong> country’s<br />
first “15-m<strong>in</strong>ute city,” s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
<strong>in</strong>habitants will be able to pedal<br />
from one end to <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong> under<br />
15 m<strong>in</strong>utes, accord<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> site’s<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>ability focus.<br />
The District will have everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with<strong>in</strong> 15 m<strong>in</strong>utes, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The District will have<br />
everyth<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> 15<br />
m<strong>in</strong>utes, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
workplaces, parks,<br />
grocery, retail<br />
shops, restaurants,<br />
and coffee shops,<br />
all of which will be<br />
accessible by bicycle.<br />
When <strong>the</strong> project<br />
is completed, <strong>the</strong><br />
district will feature<br />
driverless electric<br />
automobiles <strong>in</strong><br />
addition to cycl<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
workplaces, parks, grocery,<br />
retail shops, restaurants, and<br />
coffee shops, all of which will be<br />
accessible by bicycle. When <strong>the</strong><br />
project is completed, <strong>the</strong> district<br />
will feature driverless electric<br />
automobiles <strong>in</strong> addition to cycl<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
By connect<strong>in</strong>g people via<br />
pedestrian walkways, autonomous<br />
vehicle routes, and public<br />
transportation networks, <strong>the</strong><br />
“human-centric” metropolis aspires<br />
to make liv<strong>in</strong>g here car-free.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> Expo end<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> less than<br />
two months, <strong>the</strong> UAE has already<br />
begun prepar<strong>in</strong>g how to effectively<br />
utilize <strong>the</strong> event site, which<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes a dedicated autonomous<br />
car route, a 10-kilometer cycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
track, <strong>in</strong>terconnected, wide<br />
pedestrianized paths, and a<br />
5-kilometer jogg<strong>in</strong>g track.<br />
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER<br />
Seascape pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
By Mar<strong>in</strong>a Kusraeva<br />
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“My soul is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> SEA; my thoughts are <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> SKY,” says Mar<strong>in</strong>a Kusraeva<br />
- Exclusive to Magzoid<br />
Mar<strong>in</strong>a Kusraeva was<br />
born <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Russian city<br />
of Anapa, on <strong>the</strong> Black<br />
Sea coast. The sea has<br />
always held a special<br />
place <strong>in</strong> her heart. She spent several<br />
years learn<strong>in</strong>g about all <strong>the</strong> details of<br />
seascape pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g and had studied<br />
under famous mar<strong>in</strong>e pa<strong>in</strong>ters of<br />
Russia. Grow<strong>in</strong>g up by <strong>the</strong> sea,<br />
made her realize how to sense it.<br />
Now she knew how to express her<br />
emotions through <strong>the</strong> canvas. The<br />
sea is like a second home, warm and<br />
<strong>in</strong>vit<strong>in</strong>g. It gives a sense of peace<br />
and hope, as well as happ<strong>in</strong>ess and<br />
limitless possibilities.<br />
Every time you look at <strong>the</strong> Mar<strong>in</strong>as’<br />
artworks, you will feel a connection.<br />
With just one glance you'll be<br />
transported to <strong>the</strong> shore, watch<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> waves pound aga<strong>in</strong>st <strong>the</strong> sand<br />
and spray everywhere. It evokes<br />
strong feel<strong>in</strong>gs that almost make<br />
you hear <strong>the</strong> waves crash<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong><br />
shore. Her ma<strong>in</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g technique<br />
is to apply th<strong>in</strong> layers of pa<strong>in</strong>t,<br />
creat<strong>in</strong>g multilayer pieces of art. This<br />
helps to achieve vividness <strong>in</strong> her<br />
works. The realism and emotional<br />
immersiveness of her pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
attract more and more fans around<br />
<strong>the</strong> world.<br />
A whale swimm<strong>in</strong>g through <strong>the</strong> sky,<br />
mak<strong>in</strong>g its way through <strong>the</strong> darkness<br />
towards light, is an uncommon<br />
"Feel <strong>the</strong> power of<br />
<strong>the</strong> oceans and <strong>the</strong><br />
pass<strong>in</strong>g of time. The<br />
oceans have been<br />
around long before<br />
and <strong>the</strong>y will be<br />
around long after”<br />
symbol <strong>in</strong> Mar<strong>in</strong>a's art. The whale<br />
conjures a sense of weightlessness<br />
and a surreal sensation as if such a<br />
massive creature can float through<br />
<strong>the</strong> sky with such ease. It's a<br />
reassur<strong>in</strong>g picture. We all need to<br />
be free of <strong>the</strong> constra<strong>in</strong>ts we are<br />
currently experienc<strong>in</strong>g. Mar<strong>in</strong>a has<br />
been a member of <strong>the</strong> Russian<br />
Association of Mar<strong>in</strong>e Pa<strong>in</strong>ters s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
2019. Her work can be found <strong>in</strong><br />
private collections <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> United Arab<br />
Emirates and has been exhibited<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> gallery Arts Crossroad <strong>in</strong><br />
Zug, Switzerland, and <strong>in</strong> a personal<br />
exhibition <strong>in</strong> Osaka, Japan, <strong>in</strong><br />
December 2021.<br />
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EVENTS<br />
Art Dubai <strong>2022</strong><br />
Featur<strong>in</strong>g Contemporary<br />
and Modern gallery<br />
sections, annual artist<br />
commissions, and yearround<br />
collector and<br />
education programs, <strong>the</strong><br />
fair champions art and<br />
artists from across <strong>the</strong><br />
Global South<br />
The 15th edition of Art<br />
Dubai will take place<br />
at Mad<strong>in</strong>at Jumeirah,<br />
Dubai from 11- 13 <strong>March</strong><br />
<strong>2022</strong>. Welcom<strong>in</strong>g over<br />
100 exhibitors from 44 countries,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g more than 30 first-time<br />
exhibitors, Art Dubai <strong>2022</strong> will be<br />
<strong>the</strong> most extensive edition of <strong>the</strong> fair<br />
to date.<br />
Art Dubai is <strong>the</strong> premier platform<br />
to see and buy modern and<br />
contemporary art from <strong>the</strong> Global<br />
South. Featur<strong>in</strong>g Contemporary<br />
and Modern gallery sections,<br />
annual artist commissions, and<br />
year-round collector and education<br />
programs, <strong>the</strong> fair champions art<br />
and artists from across <strong>the</strong> Global<br />
South, provid<strong>in</strong>g a relevant and<br />
<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly important alternative<br />
to ma<strong>in</strong>stream, largely Western-led<br />
narratives.<br />
Art Dubai is held under <strong>the</strong><br />
patronage of His Highness<br />
Sheikh Mohammed b<strong>in</strong> Rashid<br />
Al Maktoum, Vice President and<br />
Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister of <strong>the</strong> UAE and<br />
Ruler of Dubai. Held <strong>in</strong> partnership<br />
with A.R.M. Hold<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> fair<br />
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is sponsored by Swiss Wealth<br />
Management Group Julius Baer,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Dubai Culture & Arts Authority<br />
(Dubai Culture) is <strong>the</strong> strategic<br />
partner, and Bybit is <strong>the</strong> lead<br />
partner of Art Dubai Digital.<br />
Art Dubai will present over<br />
100 galleries from more than 40<br />
countries across four ma<strong>in</strong> gallery<br />
sections: Contemporary, Modern,<br />
Bawwaba and new section Digital.<br />
Contemporary<br />
Art Dubai Contemporary<br />
showcases galleries from around<br />
<strong>the</strong> world, rang<strong>in</strong>g from emerg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
art scenes to established centres,<br />
present<strong>in</strong>g solo or group shows and<br />
offer<strong>in</strong>g new global perspectives to<br />
help cultivate a culture of discovery.<br />
Modern<br />
Art Dubai Modern features<br />
presentations by modern masters<br />
from <strong>the</strong> MENASA region. Featur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exceptional works by 20th century<br />
artists work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> specific geohistorical<br />
contexts, <strong>the</strong> section<br />
aims to drive new narratives and<br />
connections across exhibited<br />
presentations and across time.<br />
Bawwaba<br />
Bawwaba, mean<strong>in</strong>g gateway <strong>in</strong><br />
Arabic, serves as a portal to<br />
discovery of works created <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
past year or specifically for <strong>the</strong> fair,<br />
offer<strong>in</strong>g visitors a curated read<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of current artistic developments<br />
across wide geographical scopes<br />
across “The Global South”, via<br />
ambitious solo artist presentations.<br />
Art Dubai Digital<br />
A new gallery section will feature<br />
several <strong>in</strong>ternational platforms<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g with NFTs; contemporary<br />
galleries with projects devoted<br />
to new media and digital art;<br />
galleries that have been work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with digital art s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> 1980s;<br />
and NFT e-commerce sites and<br />
organisations that are turn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g physical art <strong>in</strong>to NFTs.<br />
Pablo del Val, Art Dubai’s<br />
Artistic Director commented:<br />
“For over 15 years, Art Dubai has<br />
been a place to discover and<br />
celebrate new trends, creat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and facilitat<strong>in</strong>g conversations, and<br />
celebrat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> strength of creative<br />
output across <strong>the</strong> Global South.<br />
This year’s programme places<br />
particular emphasis on where<br />
<strong>the</strong> physical and digital realms<br />
<strong>in</strong>tersect, and represents what is<br />
our most ambitious and extensive<br />
programme to date.”<br />
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER<br />
Abstract Urban<br />
Expressionism<br />
By Noemi Safir<br />
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"I am attractive and youthful, alive and full of passion, driven by<br />
emotions and desire to be myself <strong>in</strong> all my glory," says Noemi Safir<br />
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Noemi Safir is an artist born<br />
<strong>in</strong> Uruguay who moved<br />
to Israel with her parents<br />
when she was two years<br />
old. Safir decided to<br />
pursue her ambition of becom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a pa<strong>in</strong>ter at <strong>the</strong> age of 40. Women<br />
figures <strong>in</strong> her large-scale pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
are a reflection of herself, depict<strong>in</strong>g<br />
episodes from her life that brought<br />
her to where she is now, convey<strong>in</strong>g<br />
power and desire and a wide variety<br />
of emotions.<br />
They represent her effort to<br />
accept Safir's freedom as a woman<br />
and an artist without apologies<br />
or reservations. Safir's pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
style is characterized by picture<br />
fragmentation and a vibrant color<br />
palette. As if to declare, "Yes, I am<br />
attractive and youthful, alive and full<br />
of passion, driven by emotions and<br />
desire to be myself <strong>in</strong> all my glory,"<br />
her pictures are captivat<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
strong.<br />
She eventually quit up and<br />
even took some significant moves<br />
oppositely. She returned to pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
around <strong>the</strong> age of 40. When she<br />
talked about her art, she became<br />
Women figures <strong>in</strong> her<br />
large-scale pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs are<br />
a reflection of herself,<br />
depict<strong>in</strong>g episodes from<br />
her life that brought<br />
her to where she is now,<br />
convey<strong>in</strong>g power and<br />
desire and a wide variety<br />
of emotions.<br />
enthralled and radiated. She didn't<br />
give up this time. She chose to<br />
abandon practically everyth<strong>in</strong>g she<br />
knew to pursue a long-held goal of<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Today, be<strong>in</strong>g able to <strong>in</strong>spire o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
through her art, to make <strong>the</strong>m feel<br />
excited, and to br<strong>in</strong>g happy colors<br />
<strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong>ir homes and hearts br<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
her immense joy and satisfaction.<br />
She believes that her desire to be<br />
seen and understood as she had a<br />
significant impact on her path. She<br />
enjoys pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g female figures <strong>in</strong><br />
various sett<strong>in</strong>gs. The majority of <strong>the</strong><br />
women are self-portraits that portray<br />
situations from her life that have<br />
led her to where she is now. They<br />
represent her fight to accept her<br />
<strong>in</strong>dependence as a woman and an<br />
artist without apology or reservation.<br />
Her lofty goal is to move people's<br />
hearts through her art and story.<br />
Everyth<strong>in</strong>g she crafts is a reflection<br />
of herself and her long journey of<br />
discover<strong>in</strong>g and understand<strong>in</strong>g who<br />
we truly are.<br />
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ARTISTS IN FOCUS<br />
"My artwork<br />
is meant to be<br />
experienced; each piece<br />
transports you and lets<br />
you experience an altered<br />
consciousness of how I see<br />
or feel <strong>the</strong> world"<br />
Mireille Salti<br />
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Mireille Salti is an abstract<br />
expressionist artist whose<br />
work evolves from <strong>the</strong><br />
groundbreak<strong>in</strong>g pour<strong>in</strong>g art<br />
technique. She's developed a oneof-a-k<strong>in</strong>d<br />
method for controll<strong>in</strong>g<br />
chemical reactions across materials<br />
and comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> random<br />
flow of liquid with transitional<br />
brushstrokes. A result is a unique<br />
place that is bright with color<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>ations, movement, and her<br />
work's characteristic marks. She is<br />
<strong>in</strong>spired by nature's patterns and<br />
randomness, as well as personal<br />
experiences of amazement and<br />
surprise. Mireille's art is driven by<br />
<strong>the</strong> emotional response elicited<br />
when <strong>the</strong> audience connects with<br />
her piece.<br />
Mireille Salti decided to use<br />
her skills and sense of design to<br />
redirect her efforts totally to <strong>the</strong><br />
f<strong>in</strong>e arts after 7 years <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> design<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess work<strong>in</strong>g as an Interior<br />
Architect while pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g part-time.<br />
In 2021, her artwork was featured<br />
<strong>in</strong> Mojen magaz<strong>in</strong>e. She had a solo<br />
artist booth at World Art Dubai 2021<br />
for <strong>the</strong> third year, and her artwork<br />
was published <strong>in</strong> many publications<br />
and social media channels.<br />
In 2020, her work was published<br />
<strong>in</strong> Harper's Bazaar and Vogue<br />
Arabia magaz<strong>in</strong>es, and she<br />
took part <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> "Women <strong>in</strong> Art"<br />
exhibition <strong>in</strong> DIFC, <strong>in</strong> addition<br />
to commissioned work that she<br />
created <strong>in</strong> collaboration with <strong>in</strong>terior<br />
designers for high-end homes and<br />
flats. She exhibited her work at<br />
Market Outside <strong>the</strong> Box dur<strong>in</strong>g DSF<br />
<strong>in</strong> Dubai <strong>in</strong> December.<br />
She took part <strong>in</strong> Art Gap, a<br />
Standard Chartered Bank show that<br />
aimed to raise awareness about<br />
<strong>the</strong> gender pay gap <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> arts. She<br />
also showed her pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs at The<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>te Palm Jumeirah's "Art After<br />
Dark" event.<br />
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ARTISTS IN FOCUS<br />
Each person<br />
is unique, and each<br />
brushstroke <strong>in</strong> my art is<br />
unique as well. Each person<br />
is different, and each<br />
stroke of my work is<br />
unique.<br />
Soy Fira<br />
- Exclusive to Magzoid largest ga<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g of young leaders;<br />
an EXMA speaker; and she<br />
represents her generation at EXPO<br />
l<strong>in</strong>es of <strong>the</strong> conflict. The cont<strong>in</strong>uous<br />
l<strong>in</strong>es she uses to make her<br />
portraits are an allegory for how<br />
Soy Fira is a civil eng<strong>in</strong>eer, DUBAI.<br />
we are all connected, while each<br />
she began by tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Forbes has featured her <strong>in</strong> two draw<strong>in</strong>g is evidence of time spent<br />
photographs and <strong>the</strong>n used articles, one of which was sent <strong>in</strong>to carefully observ<strong>in</strong>g, listen<strong>in</strong>g, and<br />
her photographs to establish a<br />
wearable art fashion l<strong>in</strong>e. As a<br />
result, she created digital and<br />
physical portraits that have been<br />
distributed to 30 nations.<br />
When she visits museums, she<br />
always br<strong>in</strong>gs her notebook with<br />
her so that she can draw <strong>the</strong><br />
masterpieces of great masters <strong>in</strong><br />
a s<strong>in</strong>gle trace. She is a member of<br />
<strong>the</strong> World Economic Forum's Global<br />
Shaper project; an ambassador<br />
for One Young World, <strong>the</strong> world's<br />
space with Jeff Bezos and pa<strong>in</strong>ted<br />
for Vogue's Women's Day.<br />
Each person is unique, and each<br />
brushstroke <strong>in</strong> my art is unique as<br />
well. Each person is different, and<br />
each stroke of my work is unique.<br />
The fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g element is that<br />
<strong>the</strong>se brushstrokes and doodles<br />
don't just float around; <strong>the</strong>y've<br />
found a home <strong>in</strong> her digital world.<br />
She's a natural force. She has<br />
been true to herself and has been<br />
real. She is currently <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> front<br />
comprehend<strong>in</strong>g o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
She believes <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> power of love,<br />
listen<strong>in</strong>g, and shar<strong>in</strong>g one's vision<br />
with o<strong>the</strong>rs. She is conv<strong>in</strong>ced that<br />
technology-assisted education<br />
has <strong>the</strong> potential to revolutionize<br />
people, communities, countries,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> globe. The Internet is a<br />
parallel reality <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
globe moves, connects,<br />
and lives.<br />
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ART NEWS<br />
The First NFT art exhibition<br />
<strong>in</strong> Sharjah is to be held from <strong>March</strong><br />
The House of Wisdom is to<br />
be host<strong>in</strong>g its first nonfungible<br />
token (NFT) art<br />
exhibition from <strong>March</strong> 1<br />
to April 15. “Gateway to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Metaverse” exhibition covers<br />
featured artworks of a diverse<br />
group among 60 <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
artists as well as 15 local artists<br />
engaged <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> digital and crypto<br />
world.<br />
House of Wisdom, Al Khawarizmi<br />
Exhibition area will host <strong>the</strong><br />
physical version of <strong>the</strong> event across<br />
24 screens that will showcase<br />
digital art, crypto art, musical<br />
renditions, and performances.<br />
Artists will be represented <strong>in</strong> two<br />
rotational rounds, <strong>the</strong> first featur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
more than 30 <strong>in</strong>ternational artists,<br />
followed by a second-round<br />
cover<strong>in</strong>g roughly <strong>the</strong> same number<br />
of artists.<br />
A two-day sem<strong>in</strong>ar, held<br />
alongside <strong>the</strong> exhibition, will delve<br />
<strong>in</strong>to creat<strong>in</strong>g new technologies <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> art world and <strong>in</strong>troduce visitors<br />
to <strong>the</strong> emerg<strong>in</strong>g channels for artistic<br />
expressions and contemporary<br />
practices. A workshop will also be<br />
held to guide artists and visitors on<br />
how to transform <strong>the</strong>ir talents <strong>in</strong>to<br />
NFT works.<br />
Stefano Favaretto, Co-Founder<br />
of Global Art Exhibition, a<br />
multidiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary global project<br />
connect<strong>in</strong>g talents, will curate<br />
<strong>the</strong> exhibition along with<br />
<strong>the</strong> Morrow collective, a NFT<br />
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“Gateway to <strong>the</strong> Metaverse” exhibition covers<br />
featured artworks of a diverse group among 60<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational artists as well as 15 local artists<br />
engaged <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> digital and crypto world".<br />
curatorial platform <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UAE.<br />
In January, <strong>the</strong> Morrow collective<br />
helped Dubai Culture host its<br />
first NFT art exhibition, featur<strong>in</strong>g 50<br />
works made by artists <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UAE.<br />
Titled 50/50 to mark <strong>the</strong> UAE’s<br />
Golden Jubilee, <strong>the</strong> exhibition at Al<br />
Safa Art & Design Library, <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />
<strong>the</strong> creations of artists Khalid<br />
Al Banna, Alia Al Gaoud, Dalal<br />
Ahmed, Marwan Shakarchi, and<br />
Gigi Gorlova. The artists were<br />
chosen via an open call, <strong>the</strong> NFTs<br />
featured and ranged from digital<br />
draw<strong>in</strong>gs and pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs to 3D<br />
artworks, animation, collages, and<br />
photography.<br />
NFTs burst open onto <strong>the</strong> art<br />
scene <strong>in</strong> early 2021 when <strong>the</strong><br />
artist Beeple sold his first NFT<br />
artwork at a Christie’s auction for<br />
$69.4 million. An NFT refers to a<br />
digital asset, tied to <strong>the</strong> blockcha<strong>in</strong>,<br />
that functions as a certification of<br />
ownership. NFTs can take on many<br />
forms, and art is only one of <strong>the</strong>m,<br />
though all types of digital files can<br />
be "m<strong>in</strong>ted" as NFTs.<br />
Accord<strong>in</strong>g to a report by The<br />
Guardian newspaper <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK,<br />
collectors and traders spent $22<br />
billion on NFTs <strong>in</strong> 2021.<br />
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SPECIAL DAYS<br />
World<br />
Theatre Day<br />
The<br />
<strong>in</strong>spiration beh<strong>in</strong>d<br />
World Theatre Day<br />
is to honor and fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
<strong>the</strong> goal of UNESCO’s<br />
International Theatre Institute<br />
(ITI) to celebrate <strong>the</strong> power<br />
of <strong>the</strong>atre to serve as an<br />
<strong>in</strong>dispensable bridge-builder<br />
for mutual <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and peace.<br />
World Theater Day<br />
has been created<br />
to pay tribute to this<br />
<strong>in</strong>credible form of<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. The<br />
day celebrates <strong>the</strong> importance of<br />
<strong>the</strong>ater arts as it cont<strong>in</strong>ues to move,<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>, teach and change us.<br />
Initiated <strong>in</strong> 1961 by <strong>the</strong><br />
International Theater Institute<br />
(ITI), each year <strong>the</strong>aters across<br />
<strong>the</strong> world celebrate its value and<br />
importance. World Theatre Day<br />
is observed annually on <strong>March</strong><br />
27th. Jean Cocteau, a French<br />
poet, and playwright wrote <strong>the</strong> first<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational greet<strong>in</strong>g for World<br />
Theatre Day.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>spiration beh<strong>in</strong>d World<br />
Theatre Day is to honor and fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
<strong>the</strong> goal of UNESCO’s International<br />
Theatre Institute (ITI) to celebrate<br />
<strong>the</strong> power of <strong>the</strong>atre to serve as an<br />
<strong>in</strong>dispensable bridge-builder for<br />
mutual <strong>in</strong>ternational understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and peace as well as to promote<br />
and protect cultural diversity and<br />
identity <strong>in</strong> communities throughout<br />
<strong>the</strong> world.<br />
The goals of World Theatre<br />
Day are-<br />
• To promote <strong>the</strong> art form across <strong>the</strong><br />
world<br />
• To make people aware of <strong>the</strong><br />
value of <strong>the</strong> art form.<br />
• To enable <strong>the</strong> dance and <strong>the</strong>atre<br />
communities to promote <strong>the</strong>ir work<br />
on a broad scale so that op<strong>in</strong>ion<br />
leaders are aware of <strong>the</strong> value of<br />
<strong>the</strong>se forms and support <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
• To enjoy <strong>the</strong> art form for its own<br />
sake.<br />
Apart from ord<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
responsibilities, an artistic approach<br />
allows an <strong>in</strong>dividual to grow and<br />
learn new th<strong>in</strong>gs every day. Art is<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g that never goes out of<br />
style and always tells a new tale.<br />
A <strong>the</strong>atre is an art form that fosters<br />
creativity, tenacity, discipl<strong>in</strong>e,<br />
and outstand<strong>in</strong>g problem-solv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
abilities. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre<br />
serves <strong>the</strong> public with history,<br />
education, and enjoyment.<br />
Theatre is an important element<br />
of civilizations all around <strong>the</strong><br />
world, whe<strong>the</strong>r it is utilized to<br />
raise awareness about serious<br />
societal concerns or simply for<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<br />
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ART EVENTS<br />
Art Exhibitions<br />
and Events to look out for<br />
Ras Al Khaimah F<strong>in</strong>e Arts Festival<br />
Ras Al Khaimah F<strong>in</strong>e Arts Festival<br />
(RAKFAF) is a celebration of<br />
contemporary art <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UAE and it will<br />
take place till <strong>March</strong> 31. To mark its first<br />
ten years, <strong>the</strong> programme is br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g<br />
more than 150 artists from 45 countries.<br />
You can expect to see everyth<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
f<strong>in</strong>e art and photography to sculpture,<br />
film and poetry. This year’s <strong>the</strong>me is<br />
“The Journey” and artists have been<br />
asked to consider <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>me through<br />
<strong>the</strong> lens of ancestry, migration, national<br />
identity and personal growth.<br />
Date: Till <strong>March</strong> 31, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Location: Al Jazirah Al Hamra Heritage<br />
Village<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, visit: https://www.<br />
rakf<strong>in</strong>earts.ae/<br />
Earthly Shadow Treasures<br />
Work<br />
Shadow Work is a solo exhibition of<br />
Saudi Arabian abstract pa<strong>in</strong>ter, Nasser<br />
Almulhim. The artist’s abstract forms<br />
are an ‘effort to make sense of <strong>the</strong> flows<br />
of feel<strong>in</strong>gs and emotions which move<br />
through <strong>the</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d’. He uses a bold<br />
palette of colours with <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tention that<br />
<strong>the</strong>y might unleash <strong>in</strong>tense emotion<br />
from <strong>the</strong> viewer.<br />
Date: Till <strong>March</strong> 7<br />
Location: Tabari Artspace, Gate Village,<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g 3, DIFC<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, visit: https://<br />
tabariartspace.com/<br />
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Pathways<br />
Hunna Art Gallery, a renowned<br />
contemporary art gallery at Raffles The<br />
Palm Dubai, where an art exhibition<br />
featur<strong>in</strong>g four emerg<strong>in</strong>g local artists<br />
is tak<strong>in</strong>g place. Alia Zaal, Eman Ali,<br />
Alymamah Rashed and Tal<strong>in</strong> Hazbar,<br />
will offer a unique <strong>in</strong>sight <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> Gulf’s<br />
contemporary art scene, a sensorial<br />
experience for both, guests stay<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
<strong>the</strong> hotel and art enthusiasts who wish<br />
to visit.<br />
Date: Till <strong>March</strong> 23<br />
Location: Hunna Art Gallery,<br />
Raffles The Palm Dubai<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation,<br />
visit: https://hunna.art/<br />
Jitish Kallat: Order of Magnitude<br />
Order of Magnitude features new works that <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs, multimedia <strong>in</strong>stallations, draw<strong>in</strong>gs and sitespecific<br />
<strong>in</strong>terventions, all of which reflect <strong>the</strong> artist’s<br />
deliberations on <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>terrelationship between <strong>the</strong> cosmic<br />
and <strong>the</strong> terrestrial. Expect wall-sized pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs, double-sided<br />
and multi-scopic photo works, an immersive <strong>in</strong>stallation and<br />
much more.<br />
Date: Till July 1<br />
Location: Ishara Art Foundation, Alserkal Avenue,<br />
Al Quoz, Dubai<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, visit: https://www.ishara.org/<br />
Movement by<br />
Antonio Signor<strong>in</strong>i<br />
Italian artist Antonio Signor<strong>in</strong>i’s n<strong>in</strong>e-year<br />
artistic practice has taken him on a quest<br />
to understand ancient cave art where he<br />
translates <strong>the</strong> archetypal human journey <strong>in</strong>to<br />
dynamic three-dimensional sculptures. His<br />
solo exhibition at Oblong Contemporary will<br />
mark <strong>the</strong> first-time figures from ‘The Warriors’<br />
and ‘The Dancers’ series is <strong>in</strong> one space<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g a perfect balance of mascul<strong>in</strong>e and<br />
fem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>e energy.<br />
Date: Till <strong>March</strong> 31<br />
Location: Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery,<br />
Bluewaters Island, Dubai<br />
For more <strong>in</strong>formation, visit: https://<br />
oblongcontemporary.com/<br />
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ART JOURNEY<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>tmak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Techniques<br />
The f<strong>in</strong>e art of pr<strong>in</strong>tmak<strong>in</strong>g is concerned with <strong>the</strong> production of images by vary<strong>in</strong>g methods of<br />
replication onto paper, parchment, fabric, or o<strong>the</strong>r supports. The result<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>e pr<strong>in</strong>ts, while not<br />
orig<strong>in</strong>al <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> sense of a f<strong>in</strong>e art pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g or draw<strong>in</strong>g, are considered never<strong>the</strong>less to be works<br />
of art <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own right, even though <strong>the</strong>y exist <strong>in</strong> multiples. It rema<strong>in</strong>s to be seen whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong><br />
latest f<strong>in</strong>e pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g techniques alter this assessment.<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>tmak<strong>in</strong>g, which encompasses woodcuts, engrav<strong>in</strong>g, etch<strong>in</strong>g, mezzot<strong>in</strong>t, aquat<strong>in</strong>t, drypo<strong>in</strong>t,<br />
lithography, screen-pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, digital pr<strong>in</strong>ts, and foil imag<strong>in</strong>g is often a core component of f<strong>in</strong>earts<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses, and today's pr<strong>in</strong>tmakers are grounded <strong>in</strong> most of <strong>the</strong>se pr<strong>in</strong>t methods.<br />
Techniques<br />
There are four pr<strong>in</strong>cipal methods of pr<strong>in</strong>tmak<strong>in</strong>g, although <strong>the</strong>re are several variations<br />
with<strong>in</strong> each method.<br />
(1) Relief Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
Here <strong>the</strong> background is cut<br />
down, leav<strong>in</strong>g a raised image<br />
that takes <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>k. Materials<br />
used <strong>in</strong> relief pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g are usually<br />
wood and l<strong>in</strong>oleum. To make a<br />
relief pr<strong>in</strong>t, <strong>the</strong> raised area of <strong>the</strong><br />
wood or l<strong>in</strong>o is <strong>in</strong>ked and paper<br />
is pressed onto it to receive <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>ked impression. Relief pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
is used for woodcut, woodblock,<br />
engrav<strong>in</strong>g, l<strong>in</strong>ocut, and metal<br />
cut.<br />
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(2) Intaglio Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
In this process, a metal plate is<br />
used, and <strong>the</strong> selected image<br />
is ei<strong>the</strong>r engraved <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> metal<br />
with a tool known as a 'bur<strong>in</strong>',<br />
or <strong>the</strong> plate is coated with a<br />
waxy acid-resistant substance<br />
called 'ground' upon which <strong>the</strong><br />
design is drawn with a metal<br />
needle. The plate is <strong>the</strong>n soaked<br />
<strong>in</strong> acid which eats <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong><br />
areas exposed by <strong>the</strong> draw<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to produce an image. Intaglio<br />
is used for engrav<strong>in</strong>g, etch<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
mezzot<strong>in</strong>t, aquat<strong>in</strong>t, ch<strong>in</strong>e-collé,<br />
and drypo<strong>in</strong>t. Intaglio uses <strong>the</strong><br />
opposite process to woodcuts,<br />
<strong>in</strong> that <strong>the</strong> raised portions<br />
rema<strong>in</strong> blank while <strong>the</strong> grooves<br />
or crevices are <strong>in</strong>ked.<br />
(3) Planographic:<br />
In this process, <strong>the</strong> entire matrix<br />
surface is <strong>in</strong>volved, but some<br />
areas are treated to reta<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>k. The best example is<br />
lithography, dur<strong>in</strong>g which <strong>the</strong><br />
design is drawn onto <strong>the</strong> matrix<br />
with a greasy crayon. Ink is <strong>the</strong>n<br />
applied to <strong>the</strong> whole surface<br />
but adheres only to <strong>the</strong> grease<br />
marks of <strong>the</strong> draw<strong>in</strong>g. The plane<br />
graphic technique is also used<br />
for mono typ<strong>in</strong>g, digital pr<strong>in</strong>ts,<br />
screen pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, and pochoir.<br />
(4) Stencill<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
It is a special variant of<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>tmak<strong>in</strong>g and it <strong>in</strong>volves<br />
carv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> design out of th<strong>in</strong><br />
material and <strong>the</strong>n pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
design by rubb<strong>in</strong>g or spray<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>t around <strong>the</strong> spaces that<br />
are cut out. This method is<br />
extremely popular <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> world<br />
of street art as stencils are one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> most popular techniques<br />
urban <strong>in</strong>terventionists tend to<br />
use.<br />
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ART FACTS<br />
The owner<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Café de la<br />
Rotonde <strong>in</strong> Paris would<br />
allow starv<strong>in</strong>g artists to pay<br />
for <strong>the</strong>ir dr<strong>in</strong>ks with a pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
or draw<strong>in</strong>g. In <strong>the</strong> 1900s <strong>the</strong><br />
walls of <strong>the</strong> cafe would have<br />
been casually adorned with<br />
works now considered<br />
priceless.<br />
In Japan, some<br />
have <strong>the</strong> status of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Liv<strong>in</strong>g National Treasures<br />
of Japan. They are <strong>in</strong>dividuals<br />
and groups certified by <strong>the</strong><br />
government, who are masters<br />
of a traditional art or craft that<br />
is <strong>in</strong> danger of be<strong>in</strong>g lost. As a<br />
reward, <strong>the</strong>y receive a small<br />
amount of money from <strong>the</strong><br />
government annually.<br />
A museum<br />
says <strong>the</strong>y gave<br />
an artist $84,000 <strong>in</strong><br />
cash to use <strong>in</strong> artwork.<br />
He delivered blank<br />
canvases and titled <strong>the</strong>m<br />
“Take <strong>the</strong> Money and<br />
Run.”<br />
James<br />
Franco once<br />
created an <strong>in</strong>visible<br />
sculpture called ‘Fresh Air’. It<br />
was described as an endless<br />
supply of oxygen. Someone<br />
actually bought <strong>the</strong><br />
‘sculpture’ for $10,000.<br />
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ART FACTS<br />
Michelangelo<br />
hid under <strong>the</strong> Medici<br />
Chapel <strong>in</strong> Florence for<br />
3 months dur<strong>in</strong>g a period of<br />
political turmoil, occupy<strong>in</strong>g his<br />
time by sketch<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> walls<br />
with charcoal. His whereabouts<br />
were a secret for almost 500<br />
years until <strong>the</strong> museum<br />
director stumbled upon<br />
<strong>the</strong> draw<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong><br />
1976.<br />
The pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
“The Scream” was<br />
pa<strong>in</strong>ted with a red sky<br />
accurately depict<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
Norwegian sky at <strong>the</strong> time<br />
caused by <strong>the</strong> eruption of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Krakatoa volcano<br />
<strong>in</strong> Indonesia.<br />
After<br />
two children<br />
carelessly destroyed<br />
a sculpture called “Angel<br />
is wait<strong>in</strong>g”, while <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
parents filmed <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>the</strong> artist<br />
renamed it “Broken” and left<br />
it on display with a video<br />
monitor show<strong>in</strong>g footage<br />
of <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>cident.<br />
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CROSSWORD<br />
Across<br />
2. The Japanese art of paper fold<strong>in</strong>g<br />
is known as<br />
5. Term for reproduc<strong>in</strong>g a texture by<br />
lay<strong>in</strong>g paper over it and rubb<strong>in</strong>g it<br />
with a pencil or crayon<br />
6. Number of def<strong>in</strong>itions of <strong>the</strong> word<br />
‘art’ <strong>the</strong>re is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Oxford dictionary<br />
7. What animal often symbolizes<br />
peace <strong>in</strong> art?<br />
9. What did I.M. Pei design outside<br />
<strong>the</strong> Louvre, <strong>in</strong> Paris?<br />
10. Pop art orig<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong> this city<br />
Down<br />
1. An artist who made a well-known<br />
draw<strong>in</strong>g of Don Quixote?<br />
3. The frame used to support a<br />
canvas<br />
4. The famous pa<strong>in</strong>ter V<strong>in</strong>cent van<br />
Gogh belonged to which country?<br />
8. The technique of mural pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
executed upon freshly-laid<br />
lime plaster is known as<br />
Answers:<br />
1 Picasso<br />
2 Origami<br />
3 Easel<br />
4 The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands<br />
5 Frottage<br />
6 Twelve<br />
7 Dove<br />
8 Fresco<br />
9 Pyramid<br />
10 London<br />
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TRIVIA<br />
1. Which sea has <strong>the</strong> impact upon Car<strong>in</strong>a Francioso’s artworks?<br />
2. What is launched <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mall of <strong>the</strong> Emirates?<br />
3. What is <strong>the</strong> motto by which Jean Christophe Bab<strong>in</strong> lives?<br />
4. When is International Women’s Day?<br />
5. Where is Art Dubai go<strong>in</strong>g to take place?<br />
6. When is NYUAD Art Gallery <strong>2022</strong> tak<strong>in</strong>g place?<br />
7. What is <strong>the</strong> style of Anais Gonzalez’s artwork?<br />
8. Till when will <strong>in</strong>tergalactic experience Inf<strong>in</strong>ity des Lumières take place?<br />
9. District 2020 will be <strong>the</strong> country’s first?<br />
10. When is World Theatre Day?<br />
WIN<br />
AMAZING<br />
HEADPHONES<br />
Answers of <strong>the</strong> February edition of Magzoid:<br />
1 9-20 February<br />
2 Portraits<br />
3 Sky Views<br />
4 Sard<strong>in</strong>ia<br />
5 Philadelphia<br />
6 <strong>March</strong><br />
7 DOES<br />
8 A boy and his atom<br />
9 February 13<br />
10 Seoul<br />
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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS<br />
Katara Hotel<br />
The luxury Katara Hotel<br />
is <strong>the</strong> future hospitality<br />
landmark <strong>in</strong> Lusail City,<br />
Doha, Qatar.<br />
The project was<br />
designed by Kl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Consult with<br />
an architectural<br />
design <strong>in</strong>spired by <strong>the</strong><br />
seal of Qatar.<br />
Pursu<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> goal to<br />
create <strong>the</strong> hospitality icon<br />
of <strong>the</strong> 21-st century set<br />
by Katara Hospitality, will<br />
be identified as a symbol<br />
of Qatar.<br />
Strongly <strong>in</strong>fluenced by<br />
Qatar's coat of arms,<br />
<strong>the</strong> towers’ design with<br />
its gently curv<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>in</strong>es<br />
resembles cross<strong>in</strong>g<br />
swords.<br />
Man-made float<strong>in</strong>g<br />
island connected to <strong>the</strong><br />
ma<strong>in</strong>land with bridges<br />
adds to <strong>the</strong> picture of<br />
luxurious development.<br />
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The new headquarters of<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a Central Television<br />
(CCTV) is an iconic antiskyscraper,<br />
2008 Beij<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Olympics, which has changed<br />
<strong>the</strong> architectural image of<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a’s capital city.<br />
The facade of <strong>the</strong> lean<strong>in</strong>g<br />
conjo<strong>in</strong>ed towers was<br />
completed before <strong>the</strong> Games,<br />
for which CCTV was <strong>the</strong><br />
official broadcaster, and<br />
several spaces <strong>in</strong>side <strong>the</strong><br />
build<strong>in</strong>g were opened to host<br />
televised events.<br />
The tallest CCTV tower is<br />
234m high with a floor area<br />
of 465,000m² and consists<br />
of a series of horizontal<br />
and vertical sections,<br />
which establish it as an<br />
earthbound structure and not<br />
a ‘skyscraper’.<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Central<br />
Television<br />
(CCTV)<br />
ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS<br />
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JEWELLERY<br />
Ounass<br />
Chopard, <strong>the</strong> Big-Hearted Maison,<br />
has always regarded generosity<br />
and k<strong>in</strong>dness as its core values. A<br />
perfect match between Chopard’s<br />
heart talisman and <strong>the</strong> Maison’s<br />
iconic danc<strong>in</strong>g diamonds, <strong>the</strong><br />
Happy Hearts Bangle unites bighearted<br />
women around <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
Little Diamonds Do Great Th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
www.ounass.ae<br />
Bulgari<br />
Grown from <strong>the</strong> Roman roots of <strong>the</strong> brand <strong>in</strong>to an elegant fusion of culture<br />
and modernity, <strong>the</strong> BVLGARI bracelet is an effervescent, contemporary<br />
statement of class<strong>in</strong>ess. The trademark double logo was <strong>in</strong>itially <strong>in</strong>spired<br />
by <strong>the</strong> curved <strong>in</strong>scriptions on ancient co<strong>in</strong>s, whilst today it has evolved <strong>in</strong>to<br />
playful <strong>in</strong>terpretations, fram<strong>in</strong>g multicoloured hard gemstones. BVLGARI<br />
bracelet <strong>in</strong> 18 kt rose gold with carnelian, lapis, malachite and mo<strong>the</strong>r-ofpearl<br />
<strong>in</strong>serts.<br />
www.bulgari.com<br />
Bulgari<br />
Inspired by fem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>e elegance and by<br />
<strong>the</strong> enchant<strong>in</strong>g allure of <strong>the</strong> eternal<br />
city, <strong>the</strong> DIVAS' DREAM bracelet pays<br />
homage to <strong>the</strong> most glamorous divas<br />
with an unmistakable Roman spirit.<br />
Qu<strong>in</strong>tessentially fem<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>e and ref<strong>in</strong>ed,<br />
<strong>the</strong> bracelet is sculpted captur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
magnificence of <strong>the</strong> Caracalla Baths<br />
marble and <strong>the</strong> sensual curves of its<br />
fan-shaped mosaics, reflect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
very essence of Italian beauty.<br />
www.bulgari.com<br />
Ounass<br />
Chopard has always regarded generosity and k<strong>in</strong>dness as its core values. A perfect<br />
match between Chopard’s heart talisman and Maison’s iconic danc<strong>in</strong>g diamonds, <strong>the</strong><br />
Happy Hearts r<strong>in</strong>g unites big-hearted women around <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
www.ounass.ae<br />
Ounass<br />
Happy Diamonds Icons bracelet is as unique as it is playful. The<br />
danc<strong>in</strong>g diamonds are entirely free between two sapphire crystals,<br />
thus enabl<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m to move without restra<strong>in</strong>t, and through this very<br />
movement to enhance <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>herent sparkle.<br />
www.ounass.ae<br />
Ounass<br />
Part of Robert Wan's Contour<br />
collection, <strong>the</strong> Entrelace necklace<br />
highlights <strong>the</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong> pearl<br />
presented by simple l<strong>in</strong>es and elegant<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imalism. Crafted <strong>in</strong> 18kt gold, <strong>the</strong><br />
diamond-detailed cha<strong>in</strong> features a<br />
U-shaped pendant hold<strong>in</strong>g a Tahitian<br />
pearl and reveal<strong>in</strong>g its natural beauty.<br />
Wear it alone or with o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
pieces from <strong>the</strong> collection to lend a<br />
ref<strong>in</strong>ed f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g touch to any<br />
day or even<strong>in</strong>g edit.<br />
www.ounass.ae<br />
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Cartier<br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>ity r<strong>in</strong>g, small model, white gold 750/1000,<br />
rose gold 750/1000, yellow gold 750/1000. Width:<br />
2.8mm. The Tr<strong>in</strong>ity r<strong>in</strong>g embodies Cartier's vision<br />
of design, where jewellers reveal <strong>the</strong> beauty of a<br />
shape with three simple bands. With clean l<strong>in</strong>es<br />
and perfect proportions, it is made up of three<br />
<strong>in</strong>tertw<strong>in</strong>ed, mobile bands <strong>in</strong> yellow gold, white<br />
gold and rose gold.<br />
www.cartier.com<br />
Tiffany<br />
Cartier<br />
LOVE r<strong>in</strong>g, yellow gold. A love<br />
child of '70s New York, <strong>the</strong><br />
LOVE collection is a symbol of<br />
free-spirited love. Its b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g<br />
closure and screw motif give it<br />
true permanence, while diverse<br />
<strong>in</strong>terpretations allow for a unique<br />
expression of feel<strong>in</strong>gs. Lock <strong>in</strong><br />
your love, forever.<br />
www.cartier.com<br />
The entw<strong>in</strong>ed ends of Tiffany Knot’s signature<br />
motif symbolize <strong>the</strong> power of connections<br />
between people. Balanc<strong>in</strong>g strength and elegance,<br />
each Tiffany Knot design is a complex feat of<br />
craftsmanship. These drop earr<strong>in</strong>gs are crafted<br />
with rose gold and pavé diamonds, <strong>the</strong>n polished<br />
by hand for high sh<strong>in</strong>e. Each round brilliant<br />
diamond—specifically chosen to meet Tiffany’s<br />
high standards—is hand set at precise angles to<br />
maximize brilliance. Wear <strong>the</strong>se earr<strong>in</strong>gs on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
own for maximum impact.<br />
www.tiffany.com<br />
Cartier<br />
JEWELLERY<br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>ity bracelet, small model, white gold, rose gold, yellow<br />
gold cha<strong>in</strong>.Love. Fidelity. Friendship. Conceived by Louis<br />
Cartier <strong>in</strong> 1924, <strong>the</strong> Tr<strong>in</strong>ity collection has become a symbol<br />
of life's most paramount relationships. Three <strong>in</strong>tertw<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
bands <strong>in</strong> p<strong>in</strong>k, yellow, and white gold. Countless memories,<br />
with you for eternity.<br />
www.cartier.com<br />
Tiffany<br />
The entw<strong>in</strong>ed ends of Tiffany Knot’s signature motif symbolize<br />
<strong>the</strong> power of connections between people. Balanc<strong>in</strong>g strength<br />
and elegance, each Tiffany Knot design is a complex feat of<br />
craftsmanship. This bangle is crafted with rose gold and pavé<br />
diamonds, <strong>the</strong>n polished by hand for high sh<strong>in</strong>e. Each round<br />
brilliant diamond—specifically chosen to meet Tiffany’s high<br />
standards—is hand set at precise angles to maximize brilliance.<br />
Wear this bangle on its own or partnered with classic silhouettes<br />
for an unexpected pair<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
www.tiffany.com<br />
Chopard<br />
Maison Chopard’s heart<br />
emblem weaves its way<br />
<strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> design of Precious<br />
Lace jewelry through <strong>the</strong>se<br />
romantic <strong>in</strong>terpretations.<br />
www.chopard.com<br />
Tiffany<br />
Jean Schlumberger’s visionary creations are<br />
among <strong>the</strong> world’s most <strong>in</strong>tricate designs. Crafted<br />
with woven strands of 18k yellow gold <strong>in</strong> woven<br />
<strong>in</strong> a lyrical, fluid manner, this choker necklace<br />
reimag<strong>in</strong>es <strong>the</strong> classic ribbon shape and makes an<br />
elegant style statement.<br />
www.tiffany.com<br />
Chopard<br />
Precious lace luxury pendant set with rubies and<br />
diamonds. With <strong>the</strong>ir scalloped borders and pearshaped<br />
petals, M<strong>in</strong>i-Froufrou gold diamond jewelry<br />
enhances <strong>the</strong> stylized flower motif that has become<br />
<strong>the</strong> signature of Precious Lace diamond jewelry.<br />
www.chopard.com<br />
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WATCHES IN FOCUS<br />
Rolex<br />
This Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona <strong>in</strong> 18 ct<br />
yellow gold, with a champagne-colour dial and an<br />
Oyster bracelet, features an 18 ct yellow gold bezel with<br />
engraved tachymetric scale.<br />
www.rolex.com<br />
Fendi<br />
Forever Fendi 16 mm<br />
- Watch with FF logo<br />
bracelet. Square 16 mm<br />
polished and brushed<br />
gold sta<strong>in</strong>less steel<br />
case, bezel set with 40<br />
diamonds, approx. 0.10<br />
carats, crown set with 1<br />
diamond, approx. 0.02<br />
carats.<br />
www.fendi.com<br />
Rolex<br />
The Explorer models embody <strong>the</strong> privileged<br />
relationship that has always bound Rolex and<br />
exploration. S<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> late 1920s, Rolex has been<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> world as a prov<strong>in</strong>g ground to test its<br />
watches under real-life conditions, <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> quest for<br />
greater precision, robustness and reliability.<br />
www.rolex.com<br />
Hublot<br />
The true aes<strong>the</strong>tic<br />
signature of <strong>the</strong> Big Bang<br />
Integral, <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegrated<br />
bracelet, returns to give<br />
<strong>the</strong> watch its strength. It<br />
has a sat<strong>in</strong>-f<strong>in</strong>ished and<br />
polished 18K yellow gold<br />
case and strap.<br />
www.hublot.com<br />
Fendi<br />
Forever Fendi 29 MM - Watch with FF logo<br />
bracelet. 29 mm polished and brushed yellow<br />
gold sta<strong>in</strong>less steel case and bezel, crown set with<br />
white onyx. White mo<strong>the</strong>r-of-pearl dial with FF<br />
Karligraphy pattern and sh<strong>in</strong>y gold <strong>in</strong>dexes.<br />
www.fendi.com<br />
Patek<br />
Patek Philippe presents <strong>the</strong> Calatrava skeleton<br />
watch <strong>in</strong> a new rose-gold version. The famous<br />
ultra-th<strong>in</strong> self-w<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g caliber 240 movement, is<br />
completely skeletonized, decorated and engraved by<br />
hand; <strong>the</strong> engrav<strong>in</strong>g alone accounts for about 130<br />
hours of work.<br />
www.patek.com<br />
Hublot<br />
Big Bang Integral Yellow Gold Pavé pays tribute<br />
to <strong>the</strong> brand's preferred material, which saw a<br />
resurgence around 40 years ago. It has a sat<strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>ished<br />
and polished 18K Yellow gold set with 768<br />
Diamonds strap.<br />
www.hublot.com<br />
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Omega<br />
The Speedmaster<br />
Moonwatch is one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> world’s most<br />
iconic timepieces.<br />
Hav<strong>in</strong>g been a<br />
part of all six<br />
moon land<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
<strong>the</strong> legendary<br />
chronograph is<br />
an impressive<br />
representation<br />
of <strong>the</strong> brand’s<br />
adventurous<br />
pioneer<strong>in</strong>g spirit.<br />
www.omega.com<br />
Omega<br />
WATCHES IN FOCUS<br />
Equipped with one of <strong>the</strong> world’s most advanced<br />
mechanical movement, <strong>the</strong> Seamaster Aqua Terra<br />
Master Co-Axial is stylish, sporty and prepared for an<br />
active lifestyle. This luxurious model features a pearled<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>r-of-pearl dial with 12 diamond <strong>in</strong>dexes <strong>in</strong> 18K<br />
gold holders.<br />
www.omega.com<br />
Bulgari<br />
Allur<strong>in</strong>g aes<strong>the</strong>tics and a nod to <strong>the</strong> glamour of high jewellery: <strong>the</strong> watch<br />
casts a spell of seduction on <strong>the</strong> world of Serpenti. Serpenti Seduttori watch<br />
with quartz movement, 33 mm 18 kt rose gold case, 18 kt rose gold bezel<br />
set with diamonds, 18 kt rose gold crown set with a cabochon-cut p<strong>in</strong>k<br />
rubellite, white silver opal<strong>in</strong>e dial, 18 kt rose gold-brushed bracelet and<br />
fold<strong>in</strong>g buckle.<br />
www.bulgari.com<br />
Audemars Piguet<br />
Com<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> an array of materials and dial colours, <strong>the</strong> latest<br />
“Jumbo” collection pays tribute to <strong>the</strong> timeless icon from 1972.<br />
The models are powered by <strong>the</strong> new selfw<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g movement,<br />
Calibre 7121, fitted with <strong>the</strong> dedicated “50-years” oscillat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
weight matched to <strong>the</strong> case colour.<br />
www.audemarspiguet.com<br />
Audemars Piguet<br />
Bulgari<br />
Radiat<strong>in</strong>g glamour and a truly <strong>in</strong>dividual style, this watch marks a dist<strong>in</strong>ctive chapter<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> constant evolution of Serpenti. Serpenti Tubogas watch with quartz movement,<br />
35 mm 18 kt rose gold curved case set with brilliant cut diamond, 18 kt rose gold<br />
crown set with a cabochon cut p<strong>in</strong>k rubellite, black opal<strong>in</strong>e dial with guilloché soleil<br />
treatment and hand-applied <strong>in</strong>dexes, s<strong>in</strong>gle spiral 18 kt rose gold bracelet.<br />
www.bulgari.com<br />
Royal oak frosted gold double<br />
balance wheel openworked.<br />
The 41 mm p<strong>in</strong>k gold case and<br />
bracelet are f<strong>in</strong>ished with Frosted<br />
Gold while <strong>the</strong> bezel is set with<br />
baguette-cut multicoloured<br />
gemstones. The ra<strong>in</strong>bow <strong>the</strong>y<br />
create illum<strong>in</strong>ates <strong>the</strong> openworked<br />
slate grey movement.<br />
www.audemarspiguet.com<br />
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FASHION & LIFESTYLE<br />
Carol<strong>in</strong>a Herrera<br />
Carol<strong>in</strong>a Herrera's Resort '22<br />
collection takes cues from <strong>the</strong><br />
founder's personal style and<br />
archives - this sweep<strong>in</strong>g gown is<br />
a piece she might have worn to<br />
a party. It's cut from swa<strong>the</strong>s of<br />
softly pleated silk-faille <strong>in</strong> a shirt<strong>in</strong>spired<br />
silhouette with dramatic<br />
cape sleeves.<br />
www.carol<strong>in</strong>aherrera.com<br />
The Row<br />
The Row's 'Margaux 15' tote is <strong>the</strong> k<strong>in</strong>d of timeless<br />
style you'll turn to for years to come. Made <strong>in</strong><br />
Italy from navy lea<strong>the</strong>r, it has a chic, streaml<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
design and sizable <strong>in</strong>terior with plenty of room for a<br />
planner or cont<strong>in</strong>ental wallet.<br />
www.<strong>the</strong>row.com<br />
Mansur Gavriel<br />
The timelessness and impeccable<br />
craftsmanship of Mansur Gavriel's<br />
accessories mean <strong>the</strong>y're true forever<br />
pieces. This 'Cloud' shoulder bag has<br />
been made <strong>in</strong> Italy from buttery lea<strong>the</strong>r<br />
and sized to fit a few essentials.<br />
https://www.mansurgavriel.com<br />
YSL<br />
SAINT LAURENT's 'Vassily' ankle boots have a<br />
sleek, m<strong>in</strong>imal silhouette that'll make any outfit look<br />
chic. They've been made <strong>in</strong> Italy from supple lea<strong>the</strong>r<br />
with sturdy block heels and po<strong>in</strong>ted toes.<br />
www.ysl.com<br />
Versace<br />
Eau de toilette natural spray 200 ml. Diamante<br />
Citrus, Bitter Orange leaves and Neiroli flowers light<br />
up <strong>the</strong> fragrance with Mediterranean accents.<br />
www.versace.com<br />
RayBan<br />
Debut<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> '50s, Ray-Ban's iconic 'Wayfarer' sunglasses have been worn by <strong>the</strong> likes of Kate Middleton,<br />
Miranda Kerr and Natalie Portman over <strong>the</strong> years and <strong>the</strong>y just don't date. e. Made from lightweight<br />
tortoiseshell acetate, this pair is fitted with t<strong>in</strong>ted dark-gray lenses and feature <strong>the</strong> brand's silver-tone<br />
emblem at <strong>the</strong> temples.<br />
www.rayban.com<br />
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CELINE<br />
CELINE Eyewear's sunglasses have been made <strong>in</strong> Italy from glossy<br />
black acetate <strong>in</strong> a round-frame silhouette with angular temples<br />
emphasized by a trio of silver dots.<br />
www.cel<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />
FASHION & LIFESTYLE<br />
Pieter Mulier<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>g '22 marks Pieter Mulier's first season at<br />
Alaïa and <strong>the</strong> collection pays tribute to <strong>the</strong> house's<br />
heritage. This m<strong>in</strong>i dress has been made <strong>in</strong> Italy<br />
from jacquard-knit detailed with a python pattern.<br />
It's cut for a close fit through <strong>the</strong> bodice and flares<br />
out to a full, scalloped skirt, creat<strong>in</strong>g an hourglass<br />
silhouette.<br />
Christian Loubout<strong>in</strong><br />
Christian Loubout<strong>in</strong><br />
These Christian Loubout<strong>in</strong> pumps are named after<br />
Kate Moss, who <strong>in</strong>spired <strong>the</strong> elongated, sharply<br />
po<strong>in</strong>ted toes. They've been made <strong>in</strong> Italy from<br />
classic blue denim and grounded by <strong>the</strong> brand's<br />
iconic lacquered red soles.<br />
https://ae.christianloubout<strong>in</strong>.com<br />
Christian Loubout<strong>in</strong>'s 'Palmette' clutch is saturated with scores of<br />
iridescent crystals, mak<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>the</strong> perfect accessory for even<strong>in</strong>gs - just<br />
imag<strong>in</strong>e how pretty it'll shimmer <strong>in</strong> low light. It's crafted from silver sat<strong>in</strong><br />
and has a compact <strong>in</strong>terior l<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> label's signature red hue.<br />
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Gucci<br />
Chanel<br />
An enhanced <strong>in</strong>terpretation of <strong>the</strong><br />
unexpected fruity-floral fragrance,<br />
CHANCE EAU TENDRE Eau de Parfum<br />
sweeps you <strong>in</strong>to an <strong>in</strong>tensified whirlw<strong>in</strong>d<br />
of tenderness. The signature CHANCE<br />
bottle is re<strong>in</strong>vented with a silver cap and<br />
golden accent.<br />
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Gucci Eyewear's sunglasses are a cool take on v<strong>in</strong>tage cat-eye styles. Made <strong>in</strong> Italy from<br />
gold-tone metal, this pair has slender, wavy arms with cushioned temple tips and rimless<br />
lenses that are 100% UV protective.<br />
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BRAND LOGOS<br />
HUAWEI is one of <strong>the</strong> leaders <strong>in</strong><br />
telecommunications and mobile<br />
phone manufactur<strong>in</strong>g. It is located<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> city of Shenzhen (Ch<strong>in</strong>a).<br />
The company was formed <strong>in</strong> 1987,<br />
and was created by Ren Zhengfei,<br />
a former eng<strong>in</strong>eer of <strong>the</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>ese<br />
People’s Liberation Army.<br />
HUAWEI featured <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir logo <strong>the</strong><br />
mean<strong>in</strong>g of one of <strong>the</strong> hieroglyphs<br />
that formed <strong>the</strong> word “HUAWEI”,<br />
<strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>ese and <strong>the</strong> translation of it<br />
means “flower”.<br />
The HUAWEI logo shows <strong>the</strong><br />
pr<strong>in</strong>ciples that <strong>the</strong> company has<br />
been a customer-focus provider<br />
that is always search<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
<strong>in</strong>novation and br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g harmony to<br />
HUAWEI, <strong>the</strong>ir s<strong>in</strong>cere commitment<br />
is to help <strong>the</strong>ir customers. The logo<br />
reflects <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>ciples that will guide<br />
<strong>the</strong> company ahead.<br />
The earliest logo conta<strong>in</strong>ed some of<br />
<strong>the</strong> elements that have been used<br />
on <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g versions too; <strong>the</strong><br />
multiple petals, <strong>the</strong> red color, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> upward movement (similarity<br />
with <strong>the</strong> ris<strong>in</strong>g sun).<br />
By 2006, <strong>the</strong> brand consultancy<br />
Interbrand, helped to modify <strong>the</strong><br />
emblem. The petals grew wider<br />
and adopted a sharper angle,<br />
while <strong>the</strong> number of <strong>the</strong> flower<br />
petal grew smaller. A 3D effect<br />
was <strong>in</strong>troduced, while <strong>the</strong> similarity<br />
with <strong>the</strong> ris<strong>in</strong>g sun grew even more<br />
perceptible.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r update took place before<br />
<strong>the</strong> launch of <strong>the</strong> P20 and P20 Pro<br />
smartphones <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> spr<strong>in</strong>g of 2018.<br />
The shape of <strong>the</strong> “flower” stayed<br />
essentially <strong>the</strong> same, while <strong>the</strong><br />
color was slightly modified.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> first 30 years of its<br />
history, <strong>the</strong> HUAWEI logo featured<br />
a bright shade of red, which was<br />
replaced by a cooler and slightly<br />
darker one <strong>in</strong> 2018.<br />
The new logo has a more modern<br />
look due to its graduated tone and<br />
symmetry. It looks more natural and<br />
better compatible and it acts as<br />
a metaphor for HUAWEI’s openm<strong>in</strong>ded<br />
attitude and partnership<br />
strategy show<strong>in</strong>g that <strong>the</strong> company<br />
is go<strong>in</strong>g to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> healthy growth<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> HUAWEI logo.<br />
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PICTURE STORY<br />
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