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England followed by a special feature of Imran Abbas Naqvi, the most recent 

Pakistani fame to be honoured with the UAE golden VISA. 

There are some inspiring stories from artists all over the world as we move 

forward along with some exceptional works by local artists based in the UAE. 

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Meet Abdulla Lutfi, an Emirati artist who 

joined Amazon on a special Eid project 

Abdulla Lutfi's eccentric 

black-and-white 

drawings have 

resurfaced in the 

spotlight. An Emirati 

artist who suffers from autism 

has collaborated with Amazon to 

develop special, limited-edition 

electronic Eid gift cards in a variety 

of denominations this Ramadan. 

Lutfi offers two designs: one 

depicting a joyful family posed 

together with Eid gift ideas in the 

backdrop, and the other depicting 

parents presenting gifts to their 

children, who are displayed with 

large grins, with the words 

"Eid Mubarak" inscribed in the 

background. 

Customers may email the 

electronic Eid gift cards to friends 

and family with a customized 

message after purchasing them 

online and selecting a design from 

two Lutfi artworks. He considers 

autism to be a benefit and that 

By contributing to Amazon's electronic Eid 

Gift Cards, he intends to provide happiness 

to everyone because it allows him to connect 

with millions of Amazon customers through his 

creative drawings. 

it offers him a non-conventional 

outlook on life, which he enjoys 

communwo connect with millions 

of Amazon customers through his 

creative drawings. 

Ronaldo Mouchawar, the vice 

president of Amazon Middle East 

and North Africa, says, "At Amazon, 

we are committed to establishing 

an inclusive culture by bringing 

varied backgrounds, ideas, and 

points of view into everything we 

do." We're pleased to be joining in 

on the festivities while introducing 

customers to Abdulla Lutfi's great 

talent as a local Emirati artist on the 

autistic spectrum. " 

In 2017, he had his first solo show 

at the Cuadro art gallery in Dubai. 

With his distinctive monochrome 

sketches, he offered a satirical 

approach to the city's skyline as well 

as images of life in the Gulf. Since 

then, he's worked with companies 

like Converse to produce street art 

at Dubai's Kite Beach and Crate 

& Barrel to create UAE-themed 

Christmas ornaments. 

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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER 

Blend of 

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“In my paintings, I mix 

the abstract forms of 

the background with 

the realism of the 

portrait because I find 

the contrast between 

these two worlds 

fascinating,” says 

Daria Callie 

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Daria Callie is a 

Belarusian painter who 

primarily works with oils. 

She studied a variety 

of visual arts, received 

a Bachelor of Architecture degree, 

and developed a strong interest in 

oil painting, which she now 

focuses on. 

She frequently blends the realism 

of the portrait with the abstract 

elements of the background. "In 

my works, I want to create a world 

where realism and abstraction can 

coexist," says Daria Callie 

What fascinates her the most 

about painting a face are all the 

small expressions and features 

that convey an entire tale, 

emotions, and sentiments. 

Young women are a big part of 

her work because they inspire 

her and she sees a part of 

herself in them. 

Daria's work 

has amassed a 

big following on 

Instagram, YouTube, 

and Patreon, where 

she demonstrates 

her abilities through 

lessons, timelapses, 

and workin-progress 

films. 

. "In my works, 

I want to create a world 

where realism and 

abstraction can coexist," 

says Daria Callie 

She teaches oil painting 

classes both online and 

in-person, as she enjoys 

encouraging people's 

creativity. Her art can 

be found in private 

collections all around 

the world, including 

the United States, 

France, Japan, and 

other countries. 

"I attempt to 

express a sense of 

independence and 

strength through the 

main characters in my 

paintings, and the 

abstraction surrounding them is 

designed to create a type of free, 

boundless atmosphere. I frequently 

employ soothing but expressive 

hues and color combinations to 

reinforce the sensations I want 

my art to elicit, such as a sense of 

tranquility, strength, awareness, 

and, of course, a sense of freedom" 

says Daria. 

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RAMADAN 2022 

Unique Places to spend your 

Eid Holidays in Dubai 

While Eid is already a joyful occasion to celebrate with family and friends, it has a wholly different sense if you are 

spending it in Dubai. You are offered many Eid activities in Dubai to enjoy this most awaited time to the max. 

Whether your idea of fun is spending lavish staycations, visiting theme parks, or even enjoying a unique dining 

experience, we got you. This year, the Eid Al Fitr holiday is expected to start from Monday, May 2nd until Wednesday, May 

4th, 2022. In this article, you will find the best places to visit in Dubai during Eid holidays for ultimate fun. 

IMG World of Adventure 

If you are wondering where to celebrate Eid in Dubai, there is no better 

place than at a theme park! You can enjoy your time through amazing 

rides at IMG Worlds of Adventure. 

It’s the first and largest indoor theme park in Dubai where you can visit 5 

different epic zones. 

Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai. 

Prices: AED 225/- per person 

The Festival Wheel 

Riding the Festival Wheel is one of the other popular things to do on Eid in 

Dubai which is a key attraction in the area. Such a massive wheel of about 

40 meters high offers you spectacular views from the top. 

Besides, you can witness the magical sunset from above; don’t forget to 

capture this moment. 

Location: Dubai Festival City Mall. 

Prices: Above 12 years for AED 40/- Below 12 years for AED 25/- 

Grosvenor House 

Aside from any fun activity, pampering yourself at that time of the year is 

absolutely one of the best things to do during Eid in Dubai. 

You will have a blissful and soothing experience from customized 

massages at the hotel Grosvenor House. Don’t think too much and go 

relish some quality time for yourself. 

Location: Al Emreef Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai. 

Prices: AED 575/- per hour 

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Downtown Dubai 

You can go celebrate Eid at Downtown Dubai between its iconic 

attractions, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain. As the one-of-a-kind Dubai 

Fountain will have fascinating shows on different pieces of music. 

You can also go shopping at Dubai Mall for some self-pampering during 

the holiday. It’ll be so much fun in downtown Dubai where you can feel the 

joyful and happy vibe of Eid. Don’t miss going with your friends or family. 

Dubai Opera 

Another thing you can enjoy if you are wondering what to do in Dubai 

during Eid is watching live entertainment shows. 

Dubai Opera is presenting enjoyable concerts during Eid; whether you 

love Arabic, jazz, or classical music, you can find them all. It’s the best 

choice to relax your mind during your off days. 

Location: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, 

Downtown Dubai, Dubai 

Prices: The ticket price starts from AED 350/- 

Modhesh world 

If you are looking for where to go on Eid holidays with your family, then we 

just found you the perfect spot: it’s Modhesh World which is an ideal option 

for all family members. 

Modhesh World works on placing all of your plans for Eid holidays in Dubai 

in one place. It’s packed with entertainment and fun added to chances of 

winning prizes in numerous fun contests. 

Location: Hall 1, Dubai World Trade Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai 

Prices: AED 20/- per person (kids under 2 years have free entry) 

The Green Planet 

Without a doubt, the unique Green Planet is one of the top places to visit in 

Dubai during Eid. It is the first indoor tropical rainforest in the emirate. 

It has created a sustainable ecosystem for over 3,000 species of animals, 

birds, and plants, making it so close to setting a world record. You will feel 

like going to a real African city and walking through its outstanding nature 

and between its various creatures. 

You’re lucky to have such an attraction in your city; go enjoy a distinct 

experience away from the normal outings. 

Location: City Walk, Dubai. 

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Inaugural edition of Ramadan art celebration 

concludes with an extraordinary success 

Shurooq Al Fann, an art exhibition celebrating the spirit of Ramadan by Artoze witnessed 

over 100 extraordinary artworks by exceptional artists from across the UAE. 

As a celebration for the holy 

month of Ramadan in Sports 

Society Mall, the exhibition 

spanned over 4 days showcasing 

some major highlights 

from the creative industry. 

Organized by Artoze, a 

leading online art gallery, this 

event was carried out through 

a collaborative partnership 

with Magzoid Magazine, 

Khaleej Times and Orbit events. The 

exhibition was inaugurated in the 

graceful presence of the dignitaries 

H.E. Laila Rahhal, Founder Business 

Gate, Mr. Khalil AbdulWahid, 

Director Fine Arts Dubai Culture 

among many others alongside HNIs, 

art collectors, curators and the 

participating artists on the 21st of 

April. 

The inauguration ceremony 

was followed by a mesmerizing 

performance by one of the 

most celebrated violinist and 

golden visa recipient, Ms. Pasha 

Cazan. Furthermore, other Live Art 

performances by Ms. Raisa Mariam 

Rajan and Ms Dina Khataan also 

captivated the eyes of the visitors. 

Other than the art and music 

performances, the event conducted 

a showcase of some of the great 

modified supercars. 

“Cars are what I love and 

have been with them since 

my childhood. It gives me 

great pleasure to showcase 

my cars in Shurooq Al Fann 

as these modifications and 

what we do with cars is like 

an art to me. It was a great show 

and I look forward to many more,” 

said Fadhel Khaled Al Jahromi, 

Founder of UAE Mustang Knights 

Club. The event not only entertained 

the adults, but also had some 

amazing art workshops lined up for 

the kids which were moderated by 

professional artists like Ms. Raisa, 

Mr. Mahfuzur and Ms. Soumya. 

“I am extremely delighted to be 

a part of the exhibition and heartily 

congratulate the organizers for 

putting up such a great event,” said 

Honey Taheri (participating artist). 

The exhibition witnessed a great 

footfall and many serious buying 

queries for the exhibited artworks. 

When asked about the event to 

the spokesperson of Artoze, she 

expressed, “We as Artoze have 

always been supportive to the 

creative community and have been 

putting in constant efforts in boosting 

the art scene of the UAE. This event 

was in-line to our idea of promoting 

the rich and cultural heritage of the 

UAE and portray the same through 

the artworks of these amazing 

artists. We are extremely delighted 

and glad to witness the kind of 

support that we have received from 

our partners and do cherish the 

enthusiasm and love showered upon 

us by the beautiful artist community 

and the visitors.” 

The final day of the event called 

upon all the participating artists 

where they were felicitated on stage 

for their extraordinary works that 

reflected their efforts in displaying 

the cultural heritage of the UAE in 

the 21st century. The participation 

of over 20+ nationalities showcased 

the spirit of togetherness that we 

celebrate here in the UAE. “It was 

a great event put up by the team 

and I appreciate all their efforts. 

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great opportunities for the artists 

to showcase their works and it was 

a pleasure for me to exhibit my 

works alongside my other artist 

friends. I look forward to many such 

participation.” says Varsha Sureka 

(participating artist). 

The event was supported by Ferns 

and Petals, Art Lab and Hafla who 

jointly helped in making the event 

an ever-lasting success. Shurooq Al 

Fann is set to be hosted every year 

during Ramadan to celebrate the holy 

month and create opportunities for 

the creative community of the UAE. 

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ART NEWS 

The UNESCO Global Creative 

Network includes seven magnificent cities from the 

Gulf Cooperation Council 

The places worth visiting for their rich cultural legacy in the Middle east were celebrated and 

acknowledged by the UNESCO global creative network this World Creativity & Innovation Day. 

Below is the list of seven magnificent cities that were chose 

Buraidah: City for 

gastronomy 

This peaceful city has been 

designated as a gastronomic 

creative city. Unlike other business 

cities in the Kingdom, Buraidah’s 

economy is heavily reliant on 

culinary activities, which have 

aided the expansion of the creative 

and cultural sectors significantly. 

Buraidah’s agriculturalists had 

incredible success with cereals and 

were able to give a wide range of 

components. 

Al-Ahsa: Crafts and 

folk art 

Al-Ahsa city, which covers 379 

square kilometers and is home to 

1.3 million people, is also in the 

Kingdom and is known for being 

the world’s largest palm tree oasis. 

Al-Ahsa is known for its magnificent 

handicrafts, which attract tourists 

who come to see and admire these 

works of traditional art. The residents 

of this city insisted on passing down 

their craftsmanship from generation 

to generation. 


ART NEWS 

Muharraq: Traditional 

pearl jewelry design 

Al-Ahsa city, which covers 379 

square kilometers and is home to 

1.3 million people, is also in the 

Kingdom and is known for being 

the world’s largest palm tree oasis. 

Al-Ahsa is known for its magnificent 

handicrafts, which attract tourists 

who come to see and admire these 

works of traditional art. The residents 

of this city insisted on passing down 

their craftsmanship from generation 

to generation. 

Doha: City of landmarks 

Doha, Qatar’s capital, has also 

managed to preserve some of the 

country’s historic traditions and 

customs. The famed Museum 

of Islamic Art, which shows 14 

centuries of art from Qatar and other 

Islamic countries, is one of Doha’s 

most famous attractions. Doha 

also includes the futuristic National 

Museum of Qatar, which exhibits 

modern art that appeals to a wide 

range of preferences. 

Abu Dhabi: Emphasis 

on music 

Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, is 

a must-see for music fans. With its 

towers and superb infrastructure, 

this modern city is solidifying its 

status as a vibrant cultural hub, 

with a focus on music. The music 

industry in Abu Dhabi has exploded 

in recent years, with over 600 

enterprises in this sector alone. 

These companies now employ over 

4,000 people who work in the music 

industry. 

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ART NEWS 

Dubai: Architecture 

Dubai has solidified its place as a design hotspot. This cosmopolitan metropolis, with its spectacular highrise 

buildings, has made significant investments in both modern and traditional designs, and has launched Downtown 

Design, one of the premier Expos in the Middle East and South Asia, to that end. The Dubai Design District was 

completed as part of the government’s effort to put design and innovation at the forefront of its priorities. 

Sharjah: Crafts and 

folk art 

Sharjah has been a focal point for 

cultural and traditional preservation 

in the United Arab Emirates. In 

addition to its cultural heritage 

sites and museums, Sharjah has 

been trying to encourage different 

traditional crafts, such as ‘Talli’ 

weaving. Sharjah was adamant 

about supporting its crafts and folk 

art sector with initiatives like the 

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Famed Pakistani actor Imran Abbas became the latest star to be honored with the 

Golden Visa by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The actor, model, and singer gained 

quick recognition at the early stage of his career due to his skills and flawless looks. 

Being the youngest to six elder siblings, Imran has cherished and enjoyed every occasion 

with his family. One such special occasion is Eid-al-fitr, here is an excerpt on the same 

from Magzoid's conversation with Imran Abbas. 


You have prominently 

established yourself as 

a successful actor, and 

recently been honored 

with a Golden Visa. How did you 

start your career? 

It was never my intention to 

become an actor, but rather I fell 

into it. I always wanted to be an 

architect and was studying in my 

final year at the National College 

of Arts, in Lahore when I started 

to be offered modelling contracts. 

Quite rapidly things spiraled from 

there and I came on the radar 

of Producers and Directors who 

picked me up for projects in their 

TV dramas and work flowed as 

such. From there Bollywood 

came into my life – Vikram Bhatt’s 

Creature was my first movie, 

starring Bipasha Basu, followed by 

Muzaffar Ali’s Jaanisar and then 

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil where I made a 

cameo appearance. 

I feel wonderful having been 

issued the Golden Visa and am 

grateful, since prominent faces 

and individuals receive this. I’m 

really looking forward to exploring 

UAE even more now. UAE is very 

close to Pakistan so whenever I get 

time, I use the opportunity to visit, 

to explore and do lots of shopping, 

and see friends - it’s also a place 

where I get to meet my Indian 

friends too when I’m unable to visit 

India. It’s very multicultural and 

diverse so you get to meet people 

from all over the world in the UAE. 

The UAE is a wonderful place to 

consider investment. Having the 

Golden Visa will now enable me to 

explore various options, perhaps 

around real estate, especially given 

the extraordinary architecture 

there is here. Though I am an actor 

by profession, I am a qualified 

Architect with a keen interest in 

architecture, arts and music, so 

this is something that really 

fascinates me. 

What is your definition of the 

purpose of Ramadan? 

To me, Ramadan is a month 

of patience and tolerance and I 

see it as an exercise for our soul. 

They say that if you repeat a habit 

for twenty days then it becomes 

part of your nature. From this we 

are taught patience, not just by 

virtue of abstinence from food and 

drink, but from everything that is 

negative. Things that are negative 

for our soul, our being, and our 

thinking. Slowly, this all filters into 

our personality and becomes 

part of it; it helps us disengage 

and almost repel from all things 

negative. The best things that 

come out of all of this for me is a 

sense of selflessness and altruism, 

where you strive to do things 

for others, where you engage in 

charitable acts, where you try to 

bring smiles upon faces and try to 

do anything that brings something 

positive into the lives of others. 

When this all becomes a part of 

your persona, then you view life 

through a completely different lens, 

and it infiltrates into your nature 

and becomes part of your life. It’s a 

wonderful exercise. 

Abstaining from food and drink 

is in almost every religion, whether 

its Hinduism or Christianity, but in 

Islam it extends further to include 

other things that are damaging 

to one’s own persona and soul, 

such the omission of anger; after 

observing the virtues of Ramadan 

for a period of thirty days it has 

an effect on one’s being and 

personality. 



Time 

management 

is important. I am used 

to eating little and my diet is 

quite calculated, so it’s easy for me 

to divide up my meals. When its iftar 

I do struggle keeping away from 

traditional foods, like pakoras, and 

it is these types of foods that are 

eaten during the month. 

Given the change that Ramadan 

brings to our usual routines, how 

do you plan to: 

Stay energetic throughout 

the day/perform your tasks with 

focus? 

Time management is important. I 

am used to eating little and my diet 

is quite calculated, so it’s easy for 

me to divide up my meals. When 

its iftar I do struggle keeping away 

from traditional foods, like pakoras, 

and it is these types of foods that 

are eaten during the month. The 

sunnah is breaking a fast with tepid 

water and dates - such things that 

maintain energy levels, but do not 

have a detrimental effect on the 

body. We only need enough energy 

from our food as is necessary 

based on consumption of energy, 

otherwise any excess is deposited 

as fat. One should definitely watch 

what they are eating for iftar and 

sahoor based on their needs. In 

our field it is quite challenging as 

on shoot it’s not always in airconditioned 

rooms – sometimes 

we are outdoors, sometimes we 

have action sequences, sometimes 

we need to stand in the heat. Our 

schedules are quite complex. 

Generally, people assume that 

actors lead a very luxurious life, 

which isn’t the case, since what 

goes on behind all of the glitz and 

glamour is a lot of hard work and 

grafting. 

manage your time and 

balance between your personal, 

professional and community 

role? 

These all-work hand-in-hand, 

simultaneously. If you’re doing 

charity, it doesn’t mean you need 

to allocate time to do charitable 

work. You can do this continuously, 

at any time and shouldn’t just 

be restricted to just Ramadan, 

though it is a wonderful virtue of 

the month. 

What changes do you make in 

Ramadan to your: 

technology usage? 

I’m generally trying to cut down 

on my tech time and making a 

conscious effort to steer away 

from the use of technology too 

much, slowly. I am not particularly 

a gadget savvy, and I don’t know 

about a lot of technologies and 

applications but I’m happy and 

content being like that. My social 

media usage currently is what I 

feel compelled to engage in, when 

using Instagram, Facebook, or 

Twitter, but I’m trying to bring back 

a little more routine to my life. With 

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every passing day I am trying to 

cut down my screentime. Right 

now, I’m looking to get a farmhouse 

away from the City where internet 

is unavailable or limited. I want to 

spend time there when I’m away 

from acting and my usual schedule, 

to reconnect with nature and 

recuperate. This isn’t just specific 

to Ramadan, but generally I do feel 

that it is healthy for us all to step 

back a little from technology for 

the sake of our mental well-being, 

since it has penetrated us so much 

without us even being conscious 

of it. 

social life? 

I have a very limited, handful of 

friends. I try to spend more time 

with my family, with my nephews, 

nieces, and siblings. I have lost 

both of my parents, which is a very 

unfortunate part of my life; had they 

been alive perhaps I would have 

been spending the bulk of my time 

with them. I don’t attend parties 

and get-togethers. I am more of 

a homebody – when I return from 

my work, I like to spend time at 

home. I am like this, not only in 

Ramadan, but otherwise, where 

my lifestyle is more home centric. I 

enjoy spending time with my pets, 

my plants and even myself over 

spending time with people who 

aren’t on the same wavelength 

as me. 

What’s your secret to staying 

motivated and consistent 

throughout Ramadan, especially 

when you hit mid-Ramadan 

slump? 

In all honesty when we hit mid- 

Ramadan, I feel saddened that the 

month of blessings is nearing an 

end. I actually start to feel a little 

low instead of feeling elated that 

half of the month has passed. The 

number of blessings and mercy in 

this month, and the feeling of not 

having availed it all is saddening, 

so I make a conscious effort to 

become more devout, utilizing the 

remaining time as best as I can. 

What are your tips for our 

readers on approaching the 

Qur’an and coming out a 

different person at the end of this 

Ramadan, Insha Allah? 

We hold the Quran close to our 

hearts and we read it, however, 

we need to also understand and 

implement the learnings and 

teaching from it too. This is such 

a complete book that there is 

not a single worldly thing that we 

can’t extract lessons for; it’s a 

manual and guide for us. For us 

to understand and implement the 

learnings from the Holy Quran is 

important. The tafseer or science 

behind the scriptures is important, 

and thus we should seek guidance 

and explanation from those who are 

well versed and firmly grounded 

in knowledge, since it is not so 

straightforward for us to simply 

read and interpret based on our 

understanding. We should seek 

to learn from those who have 

been gifted to understand and 

interpret the Quran correctly, and 

without a shadow of a doubt the 

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), his 

descendants, his companions, 

his disciples, and such gifted 

individuals are the best amongst 

those to correctly interpret and 

share the wisdoms and learnings 

with us. 

What is the biggest positive 

change any particular Ramadan 

has brought to your life? 

This Ramadan is unlike any other 

Ramadan that I have been used to 

having in the past. For the first time 

I am feeling a sense of hollowness 

and emptiness. I lost my father 

a couple of years ago and now 

with the passing of mother, it’s the 

first Ramadan without either of my 

parents. I am experiencing a huge 

sense of loss without having the 

shelter or blessings of my parents. 

However, this year I am also feeling 

a lot closer to my maker than 

before, which perhaps wasn’t the 

case in the past – Allah (SWT) loves 


us more than seventy times our 

mother, and though I have a deep 

sadness for having lost my mother, 

I feel a renewed sense of nearness 

with my maker, which is a blessing. 

I feel closer to my God and have 

more communication with Him, and 

am best able to share my sadness, 

anxieties, and pain, some which I 

can and cannot express, because 

He is the knower of what is in my 

heart. This Ramadan has been 

important for me from that respect 

and bettering my reliance on my 

maker. 



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COVER ARTIST 

Bespoke Portraiture 

By Shay Shaymus 

“I fell in love with drawing different types of breeds and fur and put 

in a huge effort to capture the true likeness and hyper-realism of the 

subject” says Shay 

Exclusive to Magzoid 

Shay is a full-time artist living 

and working in south Devon, 

England. He goes by the alias 

Shaymus for his artistic activities, 

a moniker that he has had for as 

long as he can remember. He has 

since moved on to concentrate 

in creating realistic portraiture 

artwork of dogs, wildlife, and 

people, having recently graduated 

from university with a BA (Hons) in 

Illustration. He considers himself 

fortunate to have clients from 

all over the world, including the 

United States, the United Kingdom, 

Canada, Spain, Ireland, New 

Zealand, and others 

He is primarily commissioned to 

sketch dogs and cats, but he is 

also commissioned to draw other 

animals such as birds, horses, and 

other wildlife on occasion. He's 

always interested in seeing what 

people want to commission from 


COVER ARTIST 

me next, regardless of the subject! 

He only expected to receive 

human portrait commissions when 

he recently started his own portrait 

art business. “I was the most 

comfortable with drawing people 

as that's what I have always done, 

but I soon came to realize how 

much people love their pets” says 

Shay. He began to obtain a greater 

number of contracts for animal 

portraits, primarily dogs and cats. 

He primarily works in layers, 

beginning with a soft initial layer 

and progressing to intricate pencil 

strokes. He frequently develops 

bespoke soft gradient backdrops, 

which let the subjects stand out 

even more. Depending on the 

complexity of the 

portrait, he can 

spend 2 to 3 weeks 

on it alone. He 

frequently records 

a short reel time 

lapse throughout 

the commission so 

that the customer 

and my social 

media followers 

can observe the 

process behind 

the portrait production. He's 

discovered that this is a wonderful 

approach to engage with people 

since they enjoy seeing how an 

artwork begins and then finishes. 

With all of the skills he's learned 

“I was the 

most comfortable with 

drawing people as that's 

what I have always done, 

but I soon came to realize 

how much people love 

their pets” says Shay. 

through commission 

pet artworks, he's 

had the thrilling 

opportunity to 

create realistic 

animal portraiture, 

which he plans to 

print shortly. 

He has many 

more fascinating 

animal projects 

lined up for this 

year, including a 

stunning Leopard 

titled 'Serene,' which is one of his 

favourite wildlife pieces he has 

already created. 

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PHOTO BY MOHD ALMAZROUEI ON UNSPLASH 



Abstract Expressionism 

By Mario Henrique 

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“Painting is a 

constant in my life, 

it's neither a vocation 

nor a pastime from 

which I can easily 

withdraw depending 

on my mood,” says 

Mario 


Mario Henrique is a 

Portuguese painter who 

began his career in 

internet marketing and 

web development businesses after 

graduating from the University of 

Fine Arts in Lisbon with a degree in 

design. While working as a creative 

director in Portugal, Spain, and 

Brazil, he recruited and led teams. 

However, his concentration shifted 

towards modern painting with time 

which had always been a side 

passion. 

He is a prolific portraitist 

who is highly captivated by 

the unpredictability of human 

nature. The fleeting glances, the 

impermanence of facial expressions, 

and unexpected movement, these 

dynamics can be seen in his abstract 

expressionism-influenced Ballerinas 

Series. 

Mario paints abruptly and 

spontaneously, using unusual and 

harsh materials such as cardboards, 

inverted canvases, and hardware 

tools. Drippings, splashes, and paint 

tosses are his method of enhancing 

the physicality of the painting 

process which is visible in the 

completed piece. 

In 2016, Mario was awarded 

an Honorable Mention for his 

participation in the Brasilia Biennial 

of Contemporary Arts. His art has 

been displayed in both local and 

“Painting is a form 

of thievery, a heist 

from the real world,” 

says Mario. Art is 

impossible without this 

reinterpretation and 

without an audience to 

judge it. 

international galleries. He has also 

been featured in Saatchi Art's Inside 

the Studio, and he's represented by 

the Bill Lowe Gallery and ArtCatto, 

among other notable galleries. 

“Painting is a form of thievery, 

a heist from the real world,” says 

Mario. A painting is a reasonable 

version of reality based on prior 

recollections tainted by imagination, 

rather than an accurate description. 

Art is impossible without this 

reinterpretation and without an 

audience to judge it. 



FEATURED ARTISTS 

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letitbloomdubai 

Jyo John Mulloor is a Digital Artist and Art Director who has 

worked for almost 18 years. His passion has always been 

visualizing ideas and creating thoughts. A simple yet effective 

image, in his opinion, is worth a thousand words. 




Jyo John Mulloor is a Digital 

Artist and Art Director who 

has worked for almost 18 

years. His passion has 

always been visualizing 

ideas and creating thoughts. A 

simple yet effective image, in his 

opinion, is worth a thousand words. 

He created #letitbloomdubai based 

on the vision of his highness Shaikh 

Mohammed. In his opinion, the year 

2040 will be a turning point. 

The artist says it all started when 

he had a dream in which he was in 

the location where he stayed during 

his first days in Dubai. It was snowing 

when he peered out the window, and 

he could see the roads, buildings, 

and even the parking meters 

blanketed in snow. When he awoke, 

he told his family about his dream, 

and he recognized that the sensation 

the dream gave him could not be 

expressed in words. That's when he 

decided to do what he did best: turn 

what he had seen in his dream into 

pictures and he started the series 

‘#letitsnow’. He wanted to explore if 

he could make people feel the same 

way he did by creating visuals of a 

snowy Dubai or a Dubai that looked 

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as it did. 

He began his work as a graphic 

designer, but soon discovered that 

making digital art images with Adobe 

Photoshop was his true calling. 

That's how he got into the digital art 

field. He has been working in this 

field professionally in Dubai for over 

16 years. 

He confronted numerous 

hurdles while working on his new 

initiatives. Making snow was a huge 

undertaking. He has been to places 

where it snows, but he is unfamiliar 

with how snow reacts on various 

surfaces. As a result, he had to take 

notes in order to make snow. He also 

learned how to make snow in 3D. He 

understood exactly how greenery 

behaved for #LetItBloomDubai 

because he is from Kerala, a place 

known for its greenery. His difficulty 

for #LetItBloomDubai was that there 

are already green areas in Dubai, 

such as the area around the Dubai 

Jyo John Mulloor 

He began his work as a 

graphic designer, but soon 

discovered that making 

digital art images with 

Adobe Photoshop was his true 

calling. That's how he got 

into the digital art field. 

He has been working in this 

field professionally in Dubai 

for over 16 years. 

Frame. He had to overdo the foliage 

a little in certain circumstances 

to make it stand out as a creative 

image. 

Jyo John Mullor is a crypto and 

NFT artist. For artists like him, the 

NFT and crypto realm has opened 

up new horizons. While some NFTs 

are being sold as art that aren't even 

close to being art, He appreciates 

the rapid evolution of the art world 

as a result of the introduction of 

NFTs. A few prominent personalities 

in the crypto space asked him 

to be linked with them. He's also 

produced a couple NFTs on his own 

and sold them on the NFT market. 

His personal initiatives are the ones 

that provide him the most joy, and 

NFTs allow him to commercialize 

his personal efforts. Artists will need 

to upgrade their skills in order to 

compete in the NFT marketplace. 



SPECIAL DAYS 

International 

Museum Day 

International Museum Day (IMD) 

aims to promote awareness 

about how "Museums are an 

important method of cultural 

exchange, enrichment of 

cultures, and growth of mutual 

understanding, collaboration, 

and peace among peoples." The 

events and activities organised to 

commemorate International Museum 

Day can last a day, a weekend, or 

an entire week, and are held on or 

around the 18th of May each year. 

The theme in 2022 is 'The Future 

of Museums: Recover and Imagine', 

inspired by the changes the world 

has experienced in the last year 

and urging people to reimagine the 

museums of the future, to respond 

to the issues we face in the present. 

Museums have the ability to 

change the world in which we live. 

They teach us about our past and 

open our minds to new ideas as 

unparalleled places of discovery, 

two vital elements in constructing a 

better future. 

On May 18th, 2022, International 

Museum Day will be celebrated. 

Through three lenses, investigate 

the potential of museums to 

effect positive change in their 

communities: 

The importance of attaining longterm 

sustainability. 

The value of digitization and 

accessible innovation. 

The importance of education in 

community development. 

All museums in the emirate will 

be free on Saturday, including the 

Etihad Museum, the Dubai Museum, 

and the Al Shindagha Museum, 

which only launched its first phase 

in March. 

The Founding Fathers Exhibition 

is now on display at the Etihad 

Museum in Jumeirah, and it features 

rare photographs taken by the 

UAE's "royal photographer," Ramesh 

Shukla. 

Visit the Dubai Museum, which is 

housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, for a 

more hands-on experience of the 

city's history and tradition. Visit the 

Perfume House and the 'The Dubai 

Creek: Birth of a City' pavilion at the 

Al Shindagha Museum on the Bur 

Dubai side of the Creek, which are 

now open to the public. 

In an effort to foster cross-cultural 

conversation and develop a better 

understanding of Islam, the Sharjah 

Museum of Islamic Civilisation has 

also announced that tourists would 

be able to come for free throughout 

Ramadan. 

The museum, which is run by 

the Sharjah Museums Authority, 

houses over 5,000 collections from 

all around the Islamic world. Except 

for the last 10 days of Ramadan, 

when it will be open only during the 

day, SMIC is open Saturday through 

Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 

9.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. 

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Why Artist and Museum Merchandise is 

the next major growth category for the 

ever-expanding art market 

Merchandise is the next 

frontier for the art industry. 

The world of art has 

attracted a lot of attraction in the 

past few decades. There is great 

growth in art than any other market. 

The artists and retailers are finally 

learning to embrace the idea that art 

and retail can go hand-in-hand. 

The Museums have also decided 

to wade into the world of art. 

The Brooklyn Museum, London’s 

National Gallery, the Museo 

Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, 

Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. 

These museums have signed the 

global licensing deals to create the 

merchandise. 

Creating products is not the only 

thing which requires work, but 

The Brooklyn 

Museum, London’s 

National Gallery, 

the Museo Nacional 

Thyssen-Bornemisza, 

Boston’s Museum 

of Fine Arts. These 

museums have signed 

the global licensing 

deals to create the 

merchandise. 

selling them is also the main field to 

work on. However, the museums are 

selling the art merchandise in huge 

numbers with least efforts. 

Brand collaborations with artists 

are used as bait for attracting the 

viewers towards the museum. The 

proprietary Collaboration Database 

of Art Agency’s lists over 140 artistbrand 

partnerships that occurred 

last year, including everything from 

a Takashi Murakami-designed 

Hublot watch, to David Salle 

swimwear for Orlebar Brown. 

This collaboration between retail 

and art is expected to be at a faster 

pace and the art world is looking 

ahead for greater growth. 



FEATURED INTERVIEW 

Vaibhav Doshi, CEO - Hafla 

Transforming the way events are conceptualised and booked through a unique tech platform Hafla is the 

world's first Artificial Intelligence based event ideation, recommendation and aggregated sourcing platform for 

venues, equipment, services and catering. By delivering personalised solutions through its interactive onestop-shop 

for events - corporate and personal, large and small - Hafla minimizes the stress in event planning 

so that everyone can celebrate more. Founded by people with years of experience in the event industry, and 

backed by data from more than 25,000 events, Hafla provides a much-needed tech enabled one-stop-shop for 

all event services. Here’s an excerpt from Magzoid’s conversation with the CEO, Vaibhav Doshi 


What is Hafla and how has your 

journey been, till the point where 

you wanted to start it? 

Hafla is a one-stop-shop for event 

organizers to book everything 

needed for organizing events, and 

a business management platform 

for event industry suppliers to list 

services and generate business. We 

started Hafla because we believe 

there is no simple and trusted way 

to find and book the 4 essential 

elements of an event which includes 

venues, equipment, and catering. 

Hafla’s purpose is to simplify 

event planning so that everyone 

can celebrate more. In 9 months, 

we have engaged in conversations 

with about 8000 event planners 

and delivered 2500 events. The 

journey has been very exciting with 

hundreds of customers sharing 

very positive feedback and placing 

repeat orders. 

How does Hafla differentiate itself 

from the generic event suppliers? 

Hafla has three key differences 

compared to a generic event 

planner 

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Scale: We deal with more than 500 

new event requests every week and 

deliver hundreds of events each 

month. We have built a strategic 

process and the right team to 

manage high volumes (50+ team 

members to date). 

A typical event planner cannot 

handle such scale. 

Tailored service: With Hafla you 

can order things fully online for 

simple requirements (e.g. renting a 

bouncy castle, or booking a magic 

show) or work with event specialists 

to customize your event. With a 

typical event supplier you engage 

only on complex custom events. 

Role of technology: We provide 

technology to both customers 

and event industry suppliers 

including event planners. For e.g 

we are building AI recommendation 

engines to provide event design and 

solutions to find the best solution 

matching the need of customers. 

In simple terms Hafla is like 

Expedia and an event supplier is 

like an airline. 

How do you fit in well with 

luxurious and bespoke events? 

Luxurious and bespoke events 

need three main aspects for guests 

to have a memorable experience 

those aspects are: creativity, novelty, 

and quality. 

Team Hafla works with more 

than 750 event suppliers and has 

an internal algorithm to identify 

which partner can provide the 

required creativity and quality. 

Further, we bring Novelty products, 

entertainment and F&B ideas that 

the organizer themselves may not 

Vaibhav Doshi 

CEO - Hafla 

be able to imagine and/or source. 

Which industry segments do you 

see Hafla growing towards? 

We are witnessing high growth 

across social as well as corporate 

events. Birthday parties are the 

most frequently done event type but 

Hafla has also served more than 500 

corporates for their events. 

Anything that you would like 

to add? 

We are focusing on building the 

product (tech) and processes to 

quickly reach 1000+ events per 

day while maintaining top-notch 

experience. By the end of 2022 

we will enable 10,000+ events 

and set the base for 50,000 events 

next year. We are also working on 

launching Hafla services in Saudi 

Arabia in the year. 

Our key priority is to keep learning 

and delivering excellent services to 

our customers. 

-feature@magzoid.com 



Sfumato 

By Marco Grassi 

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“On one hand, I like to 

think about my art as 

an expression of lyrical 

beauty that can be found 

in the world, but on the 

other hand, it is always a 

statement as well,” says 

Marco. 

“I often portray 

the bodies of my 

models in a moment 

of metamorphosis 

and the characters 

become allegories,” 

says Marco 


Marco Grassi is a 

Northern Italybased 

artist born in 

1987. Thanks to his 

grandfather, an art 

collector by passion, Marco has 

been surrounded by ancient master 

paintings and antique artworks, 

ranging from pottery to sculptures 

since childhood. His surroundings 

undoubtedly influenced him, and 

he had a keen interest in beautiful 

arts from a very young age. 

During his university studies in 

Bologna, where he pursued an 

education in the preservation of 

antique artworks, he decided to 

focus on his passion and convert 

it into a vocation. As a result, he 

began to alter and reinterpret the 

old painting techniques in new 

ways. This quickly became his 

signature style. Marco like most 

excellent painters never aspired 

to show the world exactly as it is. 

He enjoys incorporating strange 

aspects into his paintings in order 

to portray expressions that are near 

to his heart. 

He paints with oil colors, 

a material that allows him to 

accomplish effects that would be 

impossible to do otherwise. Marco 

has always aspired to mix detailed 

realism and a contemporary finish 

with "sfumato," an Italian painting 

technique that excelled during 

the Renaissance. Soft transitions 

between each area of the picture, 

as well as very delicate and 

natural color passages, are deeply 

ingrained in his work. 

“On one hand, I like to think 

about my art as an expression of 

lyrical beauty that can be found in 

the world, but on the other hand, 

it is always a statement as well,” 

says Marco. His artistic research 

is frequently focused on those 

ongoing transfigurations, human 

beings turning into inanimate 

materials. He frequently strives to 

make things mysterious and veiled, 

something that is difficult to grasp 

at first glance. 

Marco mainly concentrates on 

two primary topics. The first is the 

lost balance between humans and 

nature, which casts an everlasting 

shadow of environmental damage, 

climate change, and species 

extinction. The second theme he 

frequently discusses is solitude, 

as well as the perseverance of a 

person who is alone in a terrible 

world. 



BEST MUSEUMS 2022 

Best places to appreciate art in UAE: 

From digital to art museums 

The United Arab Emirates is a cultural and artistic center. There is always something new to discover, from 

the ancient traditional paintings hanging in the galleries in downtown Abu Dhabi to the modern, digital art 

in some of Dubai’s best museums. From digital art museums to modern art galleries, this list highlights the 

greatest places in the UAE to enjoy art. 

LOUVRE MUSEUM ABU DHABI 

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a new cultural lighthouse, bringing people from all civilizations together to shed 

new light on humanity’s shared stories. It is a world-class art museum with approximately 600 works of art 

from all around the world. The Louvre Abu Dhabi is a museum dedicated to cultural achievements dating 

back to prehistory. The galleries are divided by themes rather than by geography. It also provides art and 

culture fans with the opportunity to view world-class exhibitions on modern and contemporary art from a 

global perspective. 

THEATRE OF DIGITAL ART 

The United Arab Emirates is a place 

where art is not only valued but also 

celebrated. Many venues in the UAE 

offer some of the best art experiences, 

ranging from digital to art museums. 

The Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) is the 

ideal location for discovering a new facet 

of Dubai’s vibrant art scene. ToDA is a 

multi-sensory, interactive experience 

that takes you on a journey of discovery 

through Dubai’s history and culture. It 

is also the UAE’s first digital art theatre, 

providing guests with a genuinely 

unique immersive experience. Using 

cutting-edge technologies. In a virtual 

reality environment, visitors can take 

an interactive tour of Dubai’s prominent 

monuments and structures. 

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SHARJAH ART MUSEUM 

In the United Arab Emirates, 

the Sharjah Art Museum is 

the ideal site to appreciate 

art. It has been an important 

centre for arts and culture 

since it was founded in 1995 

under the Art Directorate of 

the Department of Culture and 

Inform involving communities. 

Furthermore, the museum 

houses nearly 4,000 works 

of art from many ages and 

nations. Throughout the year, 

it also holds a number of 

exhibitions. 

JAMEEL ARTS CENTRE 

The Jameel Arts Centre is one 

of the most well-known art 

galleries in the UAE. It is a nonprofit 

organization dedicated to 

showcasing modern art to the 

general population. Throughout 

the year, the center presents a 

variety of exhibitions, seminars, 

artist talks, lectures, and other 

activities. Additionally, the shows 

focus on displaying both rising and 

established artists from around the 

world. It also provides residencies 

for artists who wish to exhibit their 

work in Dubai or simply want to get 

away from their own country. 

INFINITY DES 

LUMIÈRES 

The Infinity des Lumières, 

which debuted in 2021, 

is an outstanding project. 

It’s a new art project 

that’ll be on display at 

the Dubai Mall. Culture 

spaces produced the 

light installation Infinity 

des Lumières, which 

means “unlimited 

lights.” Hundreds of light 

fixtures will make up 

the installation, which is 

meant to inspire awe and 

astonishment in all who 

see it. 


ART NEWS 

The third edition of 'Big Bad Wolf 

Books' inaugurated by H.H. Latifa bint Mohammed 

returns to Dubai with over 1 million titles 

The third edition of the 

world's largest book sale, 

Big Bad Wolf Books, was 

opened on Thursday by 

Mohammed bin Rashid 

Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai 

Culture and Arts Authority and 

Member of the Dubai Council. 

The 11-day event, which runs 

from 14 to 24 April in Dubai Studio 

City, will feature almost one million 

books. 

Sheikha Latifa viewed the 

exhibition and lauded the event's 

cultural and cognitive diversity, 

which includes books in a variety of 

languages covering a wide range 

of topics and fields, including 

scientific, literary, and humanitarian, 

to name a few. 

Many of Dubai Culture's sectoral 

aims, such as making culture 

accessible to everyone and 

boosting reading, are aligned with 

Big Bad Wolf Books. "Your Majesty" 

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid 

Sheikha Latifa viewed 

the exhibition and 

lauded the event's 

cultural and cognitive 

diversity, which 

includes books in a 

variety of languages 

covering a wide 

range of topics and 

fields, including 

scientific, literary, and 

humanitarian, to 

name a few. 

Al Maktoum, Vice-President and 

Prime Minister of the United Arab 

Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, has 

long worked to promote a reading 

culture in the community, making 

it a necessary daily habit and 

fostering a love of reading in future 

generations. 

A robust reading culture allows 

individuals of society to make major 

contributions to the Arab region's 

development and advancement, 

as well as fostering creativity and 

invention in a variety of disciplines. 

Big Bad Wolf Literature offers a 

world of books and knowledge to 

its visitors, as well as playing an 

important role in the community. 

Big Bad Wolf Books is open 

every day from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., 

and admission is free. Discounts 

on books range from 50 percent to 

80 percent off recommended retail 

prices at the show.. 

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Accidental 

Watercolor 

Painting 

By Ko Byung Jun 

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“As I did, the 

portraits expressed 

always stare at the 

world quietly as 

if they were tired 

of a fairytale-like 

reality, containing 

incomplete, anxious, 

and unknown 

sadness.” says 

Ko Byung Jun. 


Ko Byung Jun is a Korean 

artist born in 1981. His 

paintings are not of the 

conventional sense. Their 

uncommon exceptional 

representation is what drives people 

to his art. With his unrefined drawing 

and accidental watercolor painting, 

the artist portrays his worries and 

loneliness to a variety of characters. 

The pattern used by Ko Byun to 

express his emotions is beyond 

layman's imagination. 

In 2013, he graduated from Kyung 

Hee University's Department of Fine 

Art with an M.A. and a Graduate 

School diploma. Throughout 

his life, he has been in a variety 

of productions. A few of the 

exhibitions that showed his work as 

a recognized artist are SK energy-' 

wallpaper Advertisement in 2007, A4 

River Group Exhibition, K.U.M.A., The 

Earth Group Exhibition, K.U.M.A., 

K.U The B.T.A. Exhibition at the 

Gangneung Art Museum among 

others. 

In 2012, “The Dance” his first 

solo exhibition was held. He was a 

finalist in the Indie-Room Anifest of 

Artists and the Indie-Screening in 

“ I want to get out 

of the classic style 

of painting, through 

watercolor techniques 

highlighting unrefined 

drawing and 

coincidence, I try to 

express my anxious and 

lonely emotions,” 

2013. In 2014, he was a finalist in the 

Seoul New Media Festival's Finalist 

Screening. “ I want to get out of the 

classic style of painting, through 

watercolor techniques highlighting 

unrefined drawing and coincidence, I 

try to express my anxious and lonely 

emotions,” Says Ko Byung. The artist 

communicates the loneliness and 

dread of modern people through 

his portraits that are considered an 

image of himself. 




Kaveh Ahangar 

Kaveh 

produced a 3D 

multi-layered wall 

design for District 2020 

Hub that included multiple 

Expo2020 pavilions as well 

as natural elements from 

the UAE 


Kaveh Ahangar, an artist from 

Iran who grew up in Dubai. 

After a ten-year stint as the 

Head of Merchandise Planning in 

Dubai's Luxury Fashion & Retail 

Industry. He spent two years 

travelling over South America in 

search of inspiration for his art. 

In semi-isolation, he discovered 

his Geometric direction in the 

Amazon Jungle. Kaveh's art 

symbolizes the interconnectedness 

of everything and everyone by 

using the same geometry that 

Molecules in nature use to link and 

build everything around us. 

Kaveh produced a 3D multilayered 

wall design for District 

2020 Hub that included multiple 

Expo2020 pavilions as well as 

natural elements from the UAE. 

The architectural layout of Expo 

2020 and the mobility pavilion are 

included into the design of each 

individual item. The overall flow of 

the pieces is reminiscent of desert 

dunes and ocean shells. 

Expo 2020 motifs are interwoven 

into the flower of life geometric 

design on the floor. The patterns 

indicate the geometric structures 

that can be found throughout the 

show. The three petals' shadings 

also depict the expo's architectural 

layout. 

He also worked for NIKE - Sole of 

DXB - Dubai Design District, where 

he painted a live mural for Nike 

during Sole DXB, incorporating 

Nike shoe sole patterns and an 

Islamic geometric portrayal of the 

Dubai skyline. 

Burj Khalifa Projection DSS 

Opening Ceremony 2021, where 

he used geometric representations 

of falcons, flamingos, desert, abra, 

rocket to mars, dallah kettle, and 

more to tell the tale of Dubai. 

A Majlis where the sea meets 

the sands represented by multilayered 

dunes, majlis seating, 

string art representing fishing nets, 

and Islamic geometry representing 

UAE heritage was another project 

in which a Majlis where the sea 

meets the sands represented by 

multi-layered dunes, majlis seating, 

string art representing fishing nets, 

and Islamic geometry representing 

UAE heritage in a modern POP 

approach. 


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Ola 

has a keen, 

detail-oriented 

eye, which helps her in 

distinguishing between different 

color tints and variations with 

ease, being so skilled helped her 

earn a golden visa as an 

artist in the UAE 

Ola Khaled Mathboot 

Ola Khaled Mathboot is a 

professional plastic artist 

with extensive experience 

in the fields of arts and crafts, 

including professional portraiture 

in oil and charcoal, as well as the 

ability to work with a wide range of 

colors and materials. She worked 

as a professional drawing teacher 

for all ages formerly in Syria, and 

now she is the owner of workshops 

in the UAE. Specializing in 

sculpture, calligraphy, photography, 

and videography are a few among 

her many talents, since she is also 

a social media influencer, she 

shares about her interest in fashion 


and beauty. At Ajman University, 

she took part in a committee 

discussion and evaluation. She 

earned her bachelor's degree in 

Technical Engineering Institute – 

Drawing Division from Tishreen 

University in Lattakia, Syria, in 

2010-2011, and her natural skill 

helped her achieve top marks 

in architectural and geometric 

designs. 

Ola has a keen, detailoriented 

eye, which helps her in 

distinguishing between different 

color tints and variations with ease, 

being so skilled helped her earn a 

golden visa as an artist in the UAE. 

Ola Khaled has a profound love for 

the arts and all things associated 

with art, as well as a competitive 

spirit that comes with natural skill. 

Ola Khaled is a self-taught 

musician who has honed her skills. 

The drawings that follow shows 

how her talent has developed over 

time. For her explicit photographic 

skills, she was also chosen by 

Nikon to collaborate on the new 

Nikon zfc camera. 

Her participation in Expo2020 

was remarkable, the Uzbekistani 

pavilion chose her to paint six 

realistic oil paintings of historical 

scholars whose genuine faces 

could not be identified. She 

painted accurate details of these 

scholars' faces, inspired by their 

widely circulated drawings. Imam 

Al-Bukhari, Ibn Sina, Al-Khwarizmi, 

Mirza Ulugh Bey, Mahmoud 

Al-Kashgari, and Al-Biruni were 

among the experts. 



ART JOURNEY 

5 fluid art techniques that no 

artist should miss out 

Fluid Painting or the art of “liquid painting”, is as simple as it is fascinating: instead of working with 

classical tools, the artist applies the colors in a liquid state to the canvas. In doing so, he uses cups, 

squeeze-falses, pipettes or disposable syringes. The result is not only impressive, but above all one thing: 

quite unpredictable. This is what makes Fluid Painting so fascinating. With this simple technique, even 

beginners can create beautiful works of art and you don’t need any artistic talent in the true sense of the 

word. Nevertheless, there are some things you should keep in mind. This information article about Fluid 

Painting will help you learn a little more about the fluid art techniques. 

ACRYLIC POURING TECHNIQUE 

In the technique, diluted acrylic paints are usually poured onto a canvas and altered by 

inclining the surface on a gradient. Paints, binders, oils, mediums and other additives are used 

to create different looks. Various mixing, pouring, and swiping techniques are used to create 

cell structures and patterns. 

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FLIP CUP 

All the colors are added to a cup or 

container in layers, next the canvas or 

surface is placed painting side down 

onto the cup, and then the cup and 

surface are both turned upside down 

at the same time without the paint 

escaping the cup. After that, the cup is 

lifted allowing the paint to flow across 

the canvas or surface. 

SWIRL POUR 

A technique where different colors are poured 

in a slightly circular pattern to obtain individual 

color rings. Then you let the paints flow by 

tilting the canvas in different directions to 

cover the whole surface with paint. 


ART JOURNEY 

DUTCH POUR 

A dutch pour is an acrylic pouring technique that uses air to 

manipulate the paints on a canvas. You can use a hair dryer, 

straw and lungs, or anything that blows air to make a dutch 

pour. Dutch pours are known for the ribbon like edges and cell 

lacing that can be achieved using the technique 

PUDDLE POUR 

A technique where acrylic 

paints are layered on top 

of each other in several 

puddles until they run 

together in the center of 

the canvas or the canvas is 

tilted in various directions to 

run the puddles together to 

create unique patterns. 

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SPECIAL DAYS 

World 

Press Freedom Day 

In Punta Del Este, Uruguay, on 

May 2-5, 2022, UNESCO and 

the Republic of Uruguay will 

organize the annual World Press 

Freedom Day Global Conference 

in a hybrid format. The influence 

of the digital era on freedom 

of expression, journalist safety, 

access to information, and privacy 

will be debated under the theme 

"Journalism under Digital Siege." 

Policymakers, journalists, 

media representatives, activists, 

cybersecurity managers, and legal 

experts will gather on World Press 

Freedom Day 2022 to discuss these 

concerns and find tangible solutions 

to address the challenges to press 

freedom and privacy posed by 

growing surveillance. 

Digital business practices, the 

development of new surveillance 

technologies, and large-scale 

data collecting and retention are 

all posing present challenges to 

the rights to freedom of expression 

and privacy. The impact of the 

growing use of spyware against 

journalists and their sources, as 

well as the ramifications for free 

and independent media, will be 

discussed. 

'Journalism 

under Surveillance' 

is the main theme for 

the 2022 events, focusing 

on the impact of state and 

non-state digital surveillance 

on journalism, freedom of 

expression, and privacy. It also 

emphasizes the accompanying 

problems to media viability 

in the digital age 

'Journalism 

under 

Surveillance' 

is the main 

theme for the 

2022 events, 

focusing on 

the impact 

of state 

and nonstate 

digital 

surveillance 

on 

journalism, 

freedom of 

expression, 

and privacy. 

It also 

emphasizes 

the accompanying problems to 

media viability in the digital age, as 

well as the concerns to public trust 

posed by monitoring and digitallymediated 

attacks on journalists, as 

well as the implications for public 

opinion. 

The theme also considers how 

big data collecting and AI affect 

journalism, freedom of expression, 

and privacy. It allows us to examine 

and address digitally inspired 

surveillance, trolls, and privacy 

abuses directed at journalists and 

their sources. It is past time for 

us to demand action against any 

digital surveillance by governments 

and non-state actors, as well as 

transparency into how internet 

platform corporations gather and 

store data, as well as the impact this 

has on journalists' and their sources' 

safety. 

- editor@magzoid.com 



The two-fold reflection 

By Christo Dagorov 

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“I do not consider myself 

as a hyperrealist/surrealist 

or as part of any other 

conventional genre, Indeed, 

my production is hard to 

classify.” says Christo 


Christo Dagorov was born 

on November 25, 1970 

in Sofia, Bulgaria. He 

moved to Switzerland 

with his parents and 

older brother in 1977. Following this, 

the artist moved into his first studio 

in 1989, having determined early on 

that he wanted was to be a painter 

and a graphic artist. 

He spent his early years producing 

hyper-realistic paintings of broken 

devices using various approaches 

and accessories like oil, water 

colour, acrylic etc. He usually used 

only five colours – cadmium yellow, 

cadmium orange brilliant, cadmium 

red, cerulean blue, and Paris blue. 

He also used zinc white for lightening 

the cerulean blue exclusively in his 

acrylic painting style, which was a 

very radical version of pointillism. 

Christo's lips series is his most 

well-known work, which he brings 

to life with his mature style, which 

transforms intricacy into organic 

growth. He does not consider himself 

to be a hyperrealist, surrealist, or 

a member of any other common 

creative movement; instead, he likes 

to be conscious. 

Using himself as a filter, the 

artist reflects in both the real and 

imaginative worlds. His is the 

observer's gaze, searching for 

something that will allow him to 

reconnect with himself – to identify 

with the other – and to ignite a range 

of emotions beyond the 

fundamental ones. 

“I examine the mysteries 

of perception by 

combining psychology 

and design of the 

shape as perceived 

and depicted” 

says Christo 

“I examine the mysteries 

of perception by combining 

psychology and design of the 

shape as perceived and depicted” 

says Christo. His intuitive pathos 

tempts the observer with vaporous 

truths that the artist manages to 

communicate without the heaviness 

of worn Freudian Hermeticism. 

The Artist is a stickler for detail. 

He has a strong personality and is 

unafraid of being compared to other 

artists. His art alternates between 

anamorphosis and the twofold 

reflection of the moving image in 

some of his pieces. Some of his work 

bears resemblance to superb 16th 

century engraving. In his works, both 

antique and modern techniques 

are seen. The analogy is a superb 

intellectual shadow that masks the 

intuitive boldness with which he 

improvises his creative historic and 

present passion. 



ACCOMPLISHMENT 

1 

Billion 

Ramadan Meals: 

Mission Accomplished 

His Highness Sheikh 

Mohammed bin Rashid Al 

Maktoum, Vice President 

and Prime Minister of the 

UAE and Ruler of Dubai, 

announced beneficiaries had donated 

a record 600 million meals towards 

the one billion meals initiative, the 

largest of its kind in the region. 

Sheikh Mohammed will provide the 

remaining 400 million meals through 

a personal donation to feed people in 

need across 50 countries. 

He said, “The ‘one billion meals’ 

campaign reflects the true values 

of the people of the UAE, and their 

empathy towards the struggles of 

others, amid the rising food security 

challenges the world is presently 

facing.” 

The Dubai leader personally 

thanked all those who contributed to 

the UAE’s biggest humanitarian food 

drive, which would reach 50 countries 

across the world. 

The initiative, launched at the 

beginning of Ramadan, continues 

last year’s 100 Million Meals, which 

surpassed its target, collecting and 

distributing 220 million meals. 

The campaign has already 

begun to provide aid for refugees, 

displaced individuals and families, 

and crisis-stricken 

communities in 13 

countries including 

Jordan, India, 

Pakistan, Lebanon, 

Kyrgyzstan, 

Angola and 

Uganda. 

- feature@ 

magzoid.com 

The 

‘one billion 

meals’ campaign reflects 

the true values of the people 

of the UAE, and their empathy 

towards the struggles of others, 

amid the rising food security 

challenges the world is presently 

facing.” says HH Sheikh 

Mohammed bin Rashid 

Al Maktoum 

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ART EVENTS 

Art Exhibitions 

and Events to look out for 

Ripe by the bay 

In a relaxed environment across the spacious iconic 

waterfront area of Festival Bay, Ripe by the bay will offer a 

platform for local merchant and makers, musicians, artists, 

and designers, to engage with the local community in 

the first-ever edition. There will be products from fashion, 

jewelry, arts, homewares and more, whilst the sounds of 

acoustic music fill the air and provide a relaxed backdrop 

for dining and shopping adventures. 

Date: Until May 2022 

Location: Festival Bay End - Dubai Festival City - Dubai 

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

dubaifestivalcitymall.com/ripebythebay 

Digital Extravaganza 

Exhibition 

Dubai’s Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) will 

add a new dimension to the city’s culture. 

ToDA, a multisensory story experience, 

invites visitors to envision themselves 

as travelers. It will transport visitors to 

uncharted regions on Planet Earth and 

distant galaxies, finally immersing them in 

the Metaverse gallery, which the phygital 

platform Arhead built specifically for the 

exhibition. 

Date: From 13th May to 31st August 2022 

Location: Theatre of Digital Art, Souk 

Madinat Jumeirah 

For more information, visit: https:// 

uaenews247.com/2022/04/18/todas-newdigital-extravaganza-exhibition/ 

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Safwan Dahoul: Awake 

Syrian painter Safwan Dahoul's sober 

figurations are known for depicting 

intimate moments that evoke human 

solitude and alienation. Awake follows 

the artist's 'Dream' series (late 1980s– 

ongoing), where nightmares intersect 

with longing for the homeland. Roused 

from sonmolescence, Dahoul's 

haunting protagonists have been 

gathered in a 16-metre-long polyptych 

assembled from eight canvases for the 

present exhibition. 

Date: Till 15 May 2022 

Location: Ayyam Gallery, Alserkal 

Avenue Unit B11 

For more information, visit: https:// 

alserkal.online/event/safwan-dahoulawake 

Abyss of Bliss 

Dubai’s promising art scene has just received an infusion 

with the first-ever exhibition by three Israeli artists to be 

held in Dubai later this month. The Oblong Contemporary 

Art Gallery in Bluewaters Island will display works by 

three renowned artists, which will open on March 25 

and be on display until May 20. Oblong Gallery will be 

donating 10 per cent of the artwork sales to Emirates Red 

Crescent. 

Date: Till 20 May, 2022 

Location: Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery, 

Bluewaters Island – R29 Bluewaters Boulevard, Dubai 

For more information, visit: https://alserkal.online/ 

event/safwan-dahoul-awake 

The Story of Abol 

This Ramadan, Oblong Contemporary Gallery will present the 

Iranian artist Abol Atighetchi. For the first time exhibited to the 

public a series of 12 unpublished paintings. The exhibition will 

cover more than 31 years of Abol’s artistic career, from 1991 

to 2022. Some of the early paintings includes “Les Iroquois” 

painted in 1991. Calligraphy painting will be exhibited too 

where the public can admire the influence on Abol by the 

great Persian poet “M Jalál ad-Dìn Mohammad Rúmì”. 

Date: Till 30 May, 2022 

Location: Oblong Contemporary Art Gallery, Bluewaters 

Island – R29 Bluewaters Boulevard, Dubai 

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

com/exhibitions/39-the-story-of-abol/ 


ART JOURNEY 

The Journey of Surrealism: 

5 lesser-known facts 

The Surrealism is a form of art that started as a movement. Through their art, Surrealists wanted 

to channel the unconscious as a means to unlock the power of the imagination. This powerful art 

continues to offer a new direction for exploration from its beginnings in Paris in 1924 to today. 

IT WAS A TRANSLATIONAL MOVEMENT 

Through the work of many interested individuals and groups, Surrealism found homes in many places. It went 

beyond national boundaries in its scope and impact and is seen in Surrealism Beyond Borders exhibition as 

a transnational movement. Major artists from around the world were inspired and united by Surrealism – from 

Buenos Aires, Cairo, Lisbon, Mexico City, Prague, Seoul, and Tokyo. Different uses for Surrealism also took root at 

different points in history. 

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SURREALISM WAS A COMMUNITY 

What made Surrealism a ‘movement’ was the sense of a supportive community between like-minded 

artists and writers. They were united by certain shared ideals – making collective artworks, publishing 

manifestos and journals – their creative friendships, as well as their political and moral beliefs. 

Manifestos, in particular, were used to make public statements and often signed by those from many 

different locations. For example, an anti-colonial text of 1932 included contributors from Paris and 

Martinique, while the Arab Surrealist Manifesto was published by Chicago Surrealists in 1975. 

SURREALISM STOOD FOR FREEDOM 

The Surrealism movement was sparked from a revolutionary idea in Paris around 1924. And while it 

has generated many familiar works – from Salvador Dalí’s Lobster Telephone to René Magritte’s Time 

Transfixed – it has also been used by artists around the world as a serious weapon in the struggle 

for political, social, and personal freedom. And from student, civil rights and the decolonisation 

movement, Surrealism has served as this valuable tool. 


ART JOURNEY 

SURREALISM 

IS MORE 

THAN WORKS 

OF ART 

Surrealist imagery 

is probably the 

most recognizable 

element of the 

movement, though 

various visual arts, 

from exhibitions and 

journals of poetic, 

often humorous 

poetry and prose 

were also created to 

unite and exchange 

ideas. Sigmund 

Freud’s widely 

translated book The 

Interpretation of 

Dreams was a vital 

work for many artists’ 

approaches to 

Surrealism. 

THE NUMBER OF WOMEN SURREALISTS IS HUMONGOUS 

A host of intriguing women were associated with the Surrealist movement, including Eva Sulzer, Joyce 

Mansour, Cecilia Porras, Leonora Carrington to Suzanne Césaire and Meret Oppenheim. These artists 

and writers both championed Surrealist ideas and pushed against them to create work in which they 

could explore and counterbalance traditional narratives about gender, desire, and repression 

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ART NEWS 


District 2020: The new 

beginning of a place filled with 

memories and innovation 

After six glorious months 

filled with memories 

shared with loved ones 

throughout the whole 

experience of Expo2020 

in Dubai, UAE, the world had to 

bid a whole-hearted goodbye to 

the event, closing the chapter of 

Expo2020 on March 31st, 2022. 

Although, with Expo2020 coming to 

an end, many were left pondering 

how Dubai would fill up the space 

left behind. The question that was 

asked by many and all was how 

exactly Dubai would let eight years 

of work and $7 billion to build 

spent on Expo2020 go to waste. 

In simple terms, no dollar spent or 

time and energy consumed would 

go to waste; if anything, Expo2020 

organizers planned a longer life for 

the space that was dedicated to 

Expo2020 for six months. To answer 

the question asked by many, which 

is what would happen to Expo2020, 

Dubai announced their newest 

project called 'District 2020', reborn 

as a residential community from 

Expo2020 with 

a variety of sites 

presented from 

within. Organizers 

from Expo2020 

described their 

'District2020' 

project as a 

"human-centric 

smart city," aiming 

to be a 15-minute 

city. Along with 

that, District2020 

would have a 

full coverage 

of 5G-enabled 

network, making it the largest city 

in the world with full coverage of 

5G network. The district's focus has 

been divided into four key areas; 

smart logistics, smart mobility, smart 

cities, and industry 4.0. Pavilions 

confirmed to be staying include 

UAE, Alif, Terra, Al Wasl, Waterfall, 

India, Saudi Arabia, Exhibition 

Centre, Observation Tower, and 

Firdaus Studio. The missing 

pavilions would be transformed 

District 2020, a creation to let 

people interact and collaborate 

while working and living in the 

future. It will be home to a diverse 

and inclusive community seeking 

a more balanced way of life, a 

place that promotes well-being, 

stimulates new ideas, facilitates 

progress, and allows human 

potential to flourish. 

into schools, hospitals, shops, and 

everything needed, accessible 

in only 15 minutes. District 2020, 

which would open in phases, phase 

1 recently confirmed to open in 

October 2022, aims to leave a 

positive legacy, 'Connecting Minds, 

Creating the Future.' 

District 2020 

was created to let 

people interact 

and collaborate 

while working 

and living in the 

future. It will be 

home to a diverse 

and inclusive 

community 

seeking a more 

balanced way 

of life, a place 

that promotes 

well-being, 

stimulates new 

ideas, facilitates 

progress, and allows human 

potential to flourish. 

It will deliver us a modern, 

flexible, and leasable office 

space in a purpose-driven 

environment, regardless of the 

size of the company. It will have 

several opportunities to collaborate 

with other stakeholders, share 

knowledge, and learn new skills. 



ART FACTS 

In 2003 street 

artist Banksy stuck 

his own work on the wall 

in the Tate Modern Museum. 

The prank was soon undone by 

its inadequate glue, but for a few 

hours, Crimewatch UK Has Ruined 

The Countryside For All Of Us was 

hung in one of the world’s most 

famous museums. 

Most people 

had never heard of 

the Mona Lisa until it was 

stolen in 1911. The painting 

was over 350 years old until the 

critics and scholars recognized 

it as a masterpiece and even 

then it was mostly unknown 

outside of the 

art world. 

Art replicated to 

reality, the Art Institute 

of Chicago lets you live in 

Van Gogh’s famous bedroom 

painting for $10 per night by 

creating an exact real-life 

replica of the portrait that 

can be rented through 

Airbnb. 

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ART FACTS 

Art competitions 

used to be part of the 

Olympics between 1912 

and 1948. The founder of the 

modern Games, Baron Pierre de 

Coubertin, was enamored with 

the idea of the true Olympian 

being a talented artist and 

sportsperson. 

There are 12 

definitions of the 

word ‘art’ in the Oxford 

Dictionary.One definition 

depicts art as the making of 

objects, music, etc to express 

emotions. Another defines art 

as simply creating drawings 

or images. 

Kim 

Dong Yoo once 

created a painting 

of Albert Einstein using 

portraits of Marilyn Monroe. 

The works of this artist are 

known for creating images 

of famous icons out of the 

smaller images of other 

famous individuals. 

Andy Brown, 

an English artist, 

stitched together 1000 

used tea bags, to create 

a portrait of Queen 

Elizabeth II. 



This painting is from 

the series of dolls story 

Its name my doll in the 

field 

Rola Dally 

Photography with 

digital editing and 

canvas using acrylic 

paint 

Rolando Uzcategui 

Two of them are abstract 

Calligraphy and one is 

depicting the Ironic Uae 

the journey of Uae from 

past to the bright future... 

Sahar 

A painting of a Lion but 

just not the usual color 

of the lion is a mix of all 

colors 

Zoya Thabassum 

To get featured send your artworks to 

artworks@magzoid.com 

Zumrud Sadikhova 

EVE 

Drawing with R esin 

Resin with mixed 

media on wood 

120cm x 80cm 

Yousra Wahba 

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kids 

I did this painting 

using floral impasto 

palette knife technique. 

Nothing perks up a 

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flowers! And who 

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of vintage jar vases? This lovely floral 

artwork features whites, pinks, green 

and purple. 

Bhuvi Khushalani 

The painting of a 

beautiful dawn in the 

country side 

Insiyah Mansoor 

The Spaceship landing 

on earth in a starry night 

Rashidiya 

Cherry blossom 

in magnificent 

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Aravinthan 

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4. What is black and smells like paint? 

7. The expression or application of human 

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8. A repeated decorative design. 

10. To which artistic movement does Paul 

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school of design? 

3. A paint made from pigments and 

plastic 

5. What was the subject of the earliest 

known paintings? 

6. The material early photographers 

made their images on 

9. What animal often symbolizes peace 

in art? 

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Walter 

Pyramid 

Acrylic 

Blackpaint 

Animals 

Glass 

Art 

Pattern 

Dove 

Cloisonnism 


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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS 

National 

Centre for The 

Performing Art 

(China) 

National Centre for the Performing Arts is 

located in the heart of Beijing, the main 

construction is the unique shell shape of 

46.68 meters high and the only one of its shape 

in Asia. 

The exterior of the theater is a titanium 

accented glass dome that is completely 

surrounded by a man-made lake, it consists 

of 18398 pieces of titanium plates and 1226 

pieces of super white glass. 

It is covered with 18,000 titanium plates, 

integrated with more than 1,000 sheets of ultrawhite 

glass. The titanium shell is divided in two 

by a curved glass curtain, gradually widening 

from the top to the bottom where it measures 

100 m in width. 

Due to its form, the building is called "The Giant 

Egg". The whole project started in December 

2001. After more than 5 years of construction, it 

was finally completed in September 2007. 

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Sydney Opera House was opened by 

Queen Elizabeth II on 20th October 

1973. She has since visited four times, 

most recently in 2006. 

233 designs were submitted for the 

Opera House international design 

competition held in 1956. Jorn Utzon 

from Denmark was announced the 

winner, receiving $ 5000 for his design. 

Sydney Opera House was added 

to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 

2007. There are more than 1 million 

roof tiles covering approximately 1.62 

hectares sitting over the structure that 

was made in Sweden. 

ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS 

Sydney Opera 

House 

Construction was expected to take 

four years. It took 14 years. Work 

commenced in 1959 and involved 

10,000 construction workers. 


JEWELLERY 

Bulgari 

Blossoming between the marvellous monuments of 

the Eternal City, Fiorever draws inspiration from the 

alluring four-petal flower that was cherished by the 

Romans as a symbol of happiness and joy. A blend 

of two meaningful words: Fiore - Italian for flower, 

and forever. 

www.bulgari.com 

Bulgari 

Blooming amongst the marvels of the Eternal City, Fiorever 

draws inspiration from the alluring four-petal flower cherished 

by the Romans as a symbol of happiness and joy. The blend 

of two meaningful words, Fiore, Italian for flower, and forever, 

Fiorever celebrates the Roman love for life with a striking, 

passionate design 

www.bulgary.com 

Tiffany 

Jean Schlumberger’s visionary creations are 

among the world’s most intricate designs. Brilliant 

diamonds alternate with platinum X's to create this 

dazzling design. 

www.tiffany.com 

Chopard 

Happy Hearts flowers plays on the 

symbol of the Maison by arrang9ing a 

corolla of five hearts around a dancing 

diamond and thus forms delicate, 

exquisitely feminine flowers. Little 

diamonds do great things. 

www.chopard.com 

Bulgari 

Capturing the essence of 

Italian beauty and elegance, 

the DIVAS’ DREAM necklace 

pays homage to the most 

glamorous divas with an 

unmistakable Roman spirit. 


Cartier 

Juste un Clou tie pin, 

rhodiumized white gold 

750/1000, set with 297 

brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 

2.11 carats. Dimensions: 65.5 x 

11 mm Read Less 

www.cartier.com 

Chopard 

Happy diamonds jewelry is as unique as it is 

playful. The dancing diamonds are entirely free 

between two sapphire crystals thus enabling them 

to move without restraints and through this very 

movement to enhance their inherent sparkle. 

www.chopard.com 

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Van Cleef & Arpels 

JEWELLERY 

Sparkling with light, the Snowflake High 

Jewelry collection is inspired by flakes of 

snow - an inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels 

since the 1940s. Round diamonds combine to 

form dazzling winter motifs. 

www.vancleefarpels.com 

Hermes 

Bracelet in sterling silver and rose gold. At Hermès, 

the Clou de Selle is more than just a detail – it 

serves as a guarantee of a high quality saddle. The 

element appears throughout many of the House's 

designs, and here – it delicately adorns the 

Confettis collection. 

www.hermes.com 

Tiffany 

nspired by the fire of our superlative diamonds, 

Tiffany Victoria® designs are intricately 

handcrafted with a unique combination of cuts 


Tiffany 

With beautifully sculpted leaves in sterling silver, 

Paloma honors the olive branch, a symbol of peace 

and abundance. Band ring in sterling silver. Original 

designs copyrighted by Paloma Picasso. 


Cartier 

Juste un Clou earrings, white gold 

750/1000, set with 176 brilliantcut 

diamonds totaling 1.26 carats. 

Width: 1.8 mm. 


Harrywinston 

Mr. Winston's storied love affair with 

diamonds went beyond just his love of large 

stones - it was also about the way in which 

they were set and worn. The Winston Cluster 

motif gives diamonds depth, dimensionality 

and most importantly maximizes the inherent 

beauty of its individual stones. 

www.harrywinston.com 

Tiffany 

Inspired by the olive branch, 

a symbol of peace and 

abundance. Narrow cuff in 

sterling silver. Size medium. 

Original designs copyrighted by 

Paloma Picasso. 


Cartier 

A sparkly pair of 18k white gold Cartier diamond 

hoop earrings from the Trinity de Cartier collection 

The earrings comprise of 3 intertwined white gold 

bands with round brilliant cut diamonds pave set 

throughout The diamonds have a total weight of 

approximately 0 90ct The earrings 



WATCHES IN FOCUS 

Bulgari 

Octo Roma watch with mechanical 

manufacture movement, automatic winding, 

18 kt rose gold case, dark brown lacquered 

dial and brown alligator bracelet. 


Montblanc 

The Montblanc Summit 

2 smartwatch combines 

Montblanc's classic 

watchmaking design with 

wearable technology and 

offers our clients a connected 

timepiece reflecting their 

luxury lifestyle. Based 

on WearOS by Google, 

the Montblanc Summit 2 

smartwatch offers a broad 

blend of features such as the 

jetlag Timeshifter app, fitness 

apps and much more. 

www.montblanc.com 

Fossil 

This electronic watch movement features a quartz 

crystal that oscillates when a current is applied to 

it. The Chronograph supports multifunction with 

stopwatch functionality. Fossil has always been 

inspired by creativity and ingenuity. We've strived to 

bring new life into the industry by making quality, 

fashionable watches and accessories that are both 

fun and accessible. 

www.fossil.com 

Audemars Piguet 

Initiated four years ago, the 

collaboration between the French 

men’s fashion house Berluti and the 

watchmaking manufacture Hublot has 

given life to a series of unforgettable 

watches. Bringing together the former’s 

legendary Venezia leather and its 

patina with the latter’s art of fusion 

of materials, these different models 

have all had the Hublot Classic Fusion 

watch as their base. 

www.hublot.com 

Bulgari 

Serpenti Incantati Tourbillon watch with 

manufacture mechanical skeletonized movement, 

manual winding, 18 kt rose gold case set with 

brilliant cut diamonds, transparent dial and brown 

alligator bracelet. 


Mrporter 

Omega 

Presented on a brown leather strap, the case is 

made from 18K Sedna gold, with a unique twozone 

brown dial that delivers an instant impression 

of refinement. The slim hands and Roman numeral 

indexes are also made with 18K Sedna gold. 

www.omega.com 

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN pays tribute to pilot and 

poet Mr Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with this 43mm 

chronograph. Powered by a precise calibre 79320 

automatic movement, based on ETA’s failsafe 

Valjoux 7750 engine, it has a stainless steel case 

equipped with a soft-iron inner to protect against 

external magnetic field interference and maintain 

precision. 

www.mrporter.com 

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Patek Philippe 

Patek Philippe gives 

fresh momentum to the 

emblematic Calatrava 

model featuring a 

guilloched hobnail pattern 

also known as Clous de 

Paris by treating it to a 

slightly larger diameter 

and a design reinterpreted 

in a contemporary spirit. 

www.patek.com 

Danielwellington 

WATCHES IN FOCUS 

With its elegant black dial, minimalistic case and 

elegant light brown leather strap, made from American 

leather, the Classic Durham is a stunning addition to the 

flagship Classic collection. The ultra-thin (6mm) watch 

is suitable for every occasion, and is available in both 

rose gold and silver. 

www.danielwellington.com 

Michaelkors 

Our Runway Dive watch 

is the perfect combination 

of style and utility. Its 

pavé dial is punctuated 

by geometric time-stops 

and complements the 

gold-tone casebody, while 

a Signature-print canvas 

strap lends a sport-chic 

sensibility. Wear it to give 

any look a sophisticated 

finish. 

www.michaelkors.com 

Toryburch 

A signature collection — named for Tory’s 

parents, Buddy and Reva Robinson. This 

inspired Robinson features an octagonal 

case with a double-T logo that moves with 

every tick — and comes on a smooth 

leather strap. 

www.toryburch.ae 

Cavalli 

Flaunt elegant style with this luxe 

wristwatch from Just Cavalli. Created 

from stainless steel, this Quartz watch 

has a beautiful dial and a smooth, 

round bezel. It is water-resistant up 

to 30 meters and is equipped with a 

leather bracelet. 

www.cavalli.com 

Panerai 

An incredible blend of function and style, this 

statement Panerai Radiomir Marina wristwatch will 

delight all your senses. The watch boasts a military 

brown dial with luminous hands and baton hour 

markers and Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 

o'clock positions. Accented with a cushion-shaped 

composite case and a black composite sloped 

bezel, it is secured by a brown leather strap with a 

tang buckle. 

www.panerai.com 

Audemars Piguet 

18 kt yellow gold case with a brown alligator leather 

strap. Fixed bezel. Silver dial with gold-tone hands 

and stick hour markers. Minute markers around the 

outer rim. Dial Type: Analog. Luminescent hands 

and markers. 

www.audemarspiguet.com 


FASHION & LIFESTYLE 

Valentino 

Inspired from the elegant geometries of the seventies, Valentino 

Garavani's VLogo Signature pumps is an impeccable balance between 

shape and colour. Updated for the brand's Ramadan capsule, this 

Middle East exclusive style is crafted with crystal-embellished leather 

to a pointed toe which showcases the crystal-covered logo. The high 

heel makes them ideal for the day to night transition. 

www.valentino.com 

Tom Ford 

The radiant force 

of nature from Tom 

Ford Orchid Soleil 

illuminates Tom Ford’s 

original fragrance 

obsession with the 

elusive black orchid. 

A radiant and sensual 

force of nature, the 

new scent captures the 

seductive warmth and 

reflective bare skin of 

the tom ford woman in 

brilliant bloom. 

www.tomford.com 

Fendi 

Oversized square Baguette 

sunglasses in golden metal with 

FF Baguette logo on the temples. 

Brown lenses with gold-mirrored 

FF logo and adjustable nose 

pads. Made in Italy 

www.fendi.com 

Fendi 

Valentino 

Valentino Garavani's VSLING top handle bag 

just got a sparkling update for this season's 

Ramadan collection! This Middle East exclusive 

comes covered in rhinestones with a crystalstudded 

VLogo signature closure, a top handle, an 

extendable shoulder strap, protective feet, and an 

interior flat pocket. 

www.valentino.com 

Embrace sunny days in full style with help from this pair of Fendi sunglasses. 

Created with expertise, the luxe sunglasses feature a well-designed frame and 

high-grade lenses that are equipped to protect your eyes. 

www.fendi.com 

Ounass 

Mac Duggal's 

vintage glamour 

lends the beaded 

trumpet gown a 

sense of storybook 

romance. Elegant 

in every detail, the 

design's puffedsleeved, 

fitted 

bodice and lavish 

mermaid skirt are 

embellished with 

glistening beads 

all over. 

www.ounass.ae 

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Tom Ford 

Pair up this medium leather shoulder bag with any 

of your white or black dresses to complete your 

style and give yourself a slick look 

www.tomford.ae 

FASHION & LIFESTYLE 

Dior 

Tom Ford 

The tom ford evening collection is 

perfect for every party and casual 

outing wear, embrace this dress 

made from tight leather edge cuts. 

www.tomford.com 

Dior never fails to create lush accessories, and these aviator sunglasses are no exception. These Dio(r) 

evolution sunglasses are a contemporary pair with an edge. They are crafted from acetate and goldtone 

metal and feature grey lenses fitted with a pilot-inspired frame featuring the signature star motif. 

Stylish and trendy, they are worth adding to your esteemed collection. 

www.dior.com 

Chanel 

Eyed by women worldwide, Chanel's luxurious Boy Flap 

bag is a must-have in your closet! The stunning bag 

is made from crinkled leather and has the everlasting 

quilted pattern. It features gold-tone hardware and 

the iconic boy CC logo on the front. It has a sturdy 

adjustable leather and chain shoulder strap. 

www.chanel.com 

Cartier 

Striving for 

excellence and 

authenticity, the 

Maison Cartier 

fragrances are 

invisible jewels to 

move the heart. 

In-house perfumer 

Mathilde Laurent 

places creation 

at the heart of 

craftsmanship 

and magnifies the 

ingredients like 

the jeweler sets a 

stone. Discover the 

creations. 


Jimmy Choo 

Jimmy Choo yet again brings a stunning set of pumps that makes us marvel 

at its beauty and craftsmanship. These pumps have been crafted from black 

satin, and feature pointed toes and heels. The ankle straps are augmented with 

crystal embellishments for a feminine touch. 

www.Jimmychoo.com 


BRAND LOGOS 

STARBUCKS 

Starbucks Corporation is an American 

multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery 

reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It is 

the world's largest coffeehouse chain. Starbucks was founded 

in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker at 

Seattle's Pike Place Market. During the early 1980s, they sold 

the company to Howard Schultz 

Starbucks serves hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, 

micro-ground instant coffee, espresso, caffe latte, full and 

loose-leaf teas, juices, Frappuccino beverages, pastries, 

and snacks. Some offerings are seasonal, or specific to the 

locality of the store. Depending on the country, most locations 

provide free Wi-Fi internet access. In addition to drinks and 

food, many stores carry Starbucks' official merchandise, 

such as mugs, tumblers, scoops, and coffee presses. There 

are also several select "Starbucks Evenings" locations that 

offer beer, wine, and appetizers. Starbucks-brand coffee, 

ice cream, and bottled cold coffee drinks are sold at grocery 

stores in the United States and other countries. The latest 

roastery location opened on Chicago's Magnificent Mile in 

November 2019, and is the world's largest Starbucks location. 

The company is ranked 114th on the Fortune 500 and 288th 

on the Forbes Global 2000. 

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