MAGZOID - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | June 2022
The June 2022 issue of Magzoid Magazine features an amazing cover artwork by Irina Kukrusova, an artist from Russia. The magazine features “The Wall of Creatives” by seven artists across the seven emirates, a Tribute to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and homage to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Heydar Aliyev Centre, Baku and the Baiterek, Kazakhstan have been featured in the Architectural Wonders. Editorial picks of luxury watches, jewelry, and lifestyle products have been featured in the designer’s corner along with an exclusive featured story of the logo of Omega. Magzoid Magazine is a luxury magazine leading the creative space of the MENA region. The different genres covered by Magzoid Magazine include exceptional designs, arts & culture, interviews of influential business leaders and industry veterans, various creative and design aspects across different industry verticals, luxury lifestyle, fashion and jewelry brands, creative branding highlights from corporates, and many others. Magzoid Magazine is a leading media platform in the creative segment.
The June 2022 issue of Magzoid Magazine features an amazing cover artwork by Irina Kukrusova, an artist from Russia. The magazine features “The Wall of Creatives” by seven artists across the seven emirates, a Tribute to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and homage to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Heydar Aliyev Centre, Baku and the Baiterek, Kazakhstan have been featured in the Architectural Wonders. Editorial picks of luxury watches, jewelry, and lifestyle products have been featured in the designer’s corner along with an exclusive featured story of the logo of Omega.
Magzoid Magazine is a luxury magazine leading the creative space of the MENA region. The different genres covered by Magzoid Magazine include exceptional designs, arts & culture, interviews of influential business leaders and industry veterans, various creative and design aspects across different industry verticals, luxury lifestyle, fashion and jewelry brands, creative branding highlights from corporates, and many others. Magzoid Magazine is a leading media platform in the creative segment.
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We are thrilled to bring the June 2022 edition of Magzoid to you!
We have on the cover an exquisite artwork by Irina Kukrusova, an
exceptional artist from Russia. We have a special section covering the
“Wall of Creatives” where seven artists painted the seven emirates of the UAE live
on a 28 m long wall.
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., a
tribute to late president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, A special feature
for Father’s Day section highlighting the messages from prominent artists, and
congratulations to the new president of UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed
Al Nahyan.
The Designer’s Corner displays some luxurious watches, jewelry, fashion &
lifestyle, and brand logos. The photography section showcases some pictureperfect
moments. Keeping you updated on the latest happenings in the creative
world, we have art facts and games like crossword, to engage our readers
providing them an opportunity to win amazing gifts.
Art encourages us to cherish intuition, uncertainty, and creativity and to search
constantly for new ideas. We look forward to our readers joining us in our passion
for art and creativity. Let Art feed your soul and bring joy to your world!
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ABB Robotics unveils the world’s first
robot-painted art automobile
The incredibly complicated
artworks were completed
in less than 30 minutes
by ABB’s IRB 5500
paint robots, which were
equipped with 1,000 nozzles in the
printer head.
ABB Robotics has created
the world’s first robot-painted art
automobile in collaboration with
two renowned painters, Advait
Kolarkar, an eight-year-old Indian
child prodigy, and Illusory, a Dubaibased
digital design group. Without
the use of humans, ABB’s Pixel Paint
technology has recreated Advait’s
whirling monochromatic design as
well as Illusorr’s tri-color geometric
designs.
The incredibly complicated
artworks were completed in less than
30 minutes by ABB’s IRB 5500 paint
robots, which were equipped with
1,000 nozzles in the printer head.
Pixel Paint technology captures
complex, elaborate detail that would
be impossible to produce by hand
with precision and speed.
“ABB’s Pixel Paint technology
is more than an evolution – it is
It’s a bright illustration of how robotic automation
and our Robot Studio software can not only open
the way for more sustainable production, but also
recreate delicate works of art that reflect the
uniqueness and beauty of the human soul.
a revolution,” said Sami Atiya,
President of ABB’s Robotics &
Discrete Automation business unit.
It’s a bright illustration of how robotic
automation and our Robot Studio
software can not only open the way
for more sustainable production,
but also recreate delicate works of
art that reflect the uniqueness and
beauty of the human soul. Pixel
Paint is a game-changer, allowing
any design to be recreated in a
sustainable and inexpensive manner
at a time when consumers seek more
individualized items.”
Pixel Paint technology also
improves industrial sustainability by
eliminating the need for masking
materials and additional ventilation,
resulting in lower emissions and
water and energy savings. The paint
head is controlled by the company’s
Robot Studio software.
The product is only run through
the paint shop once, and different
paint colors are applied fast. For
automakers, this can cut production
time in half and save costs by up to
60%.
ABB restored a Volkswagen SUV
that was damaged in Germany’s
disastrous floods in the summer
of 2021 to produce the art car.
Its recycling demonstrates ABB’s
dedication to environmental
sustainability.
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“Sheikh Khalifa was a true partner
and friend of the United States
throughout his decades-long tenure
as President of the United Arab
Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi,
and in his earlier role as Crown
Prince of Abu Dhabi”
– Joe Biden,
The US President
“He will be long remembered by
all who work for regional stability,
understanding between nations
and between faiths, and for the
conservation cause,”
– Queen Elizabeth II,
The Queen of England
“Wise and respected leader who
will be missed enormously. He
made a personal contribution to
regional stability and conservation
that will long be remembered”.
– Boris Johnson,
British Prime Minister
“The heartfelt condolences of the
people of India are with the people
of UAE,”
- Mr Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister of India
''Sheikh devoted his life to his
country, working for the welfare and
future of the Emirates. With him, the
UAE became prosperous, tolerant
and open to the world. His legacy
will live on.''
– Ursula von der Leyen,
President of the EU Commission
“UAE has lost visionary leader
and Pakistan a great friend”
Shehbaz Sharif,
Pakistan Prime Minister
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Meet James Cook, the typewriter artist
that gained Hollywood approval
An artist who used a
typewriter to create a
portrait of Tom Hanks
said he was "blown away"
when the actor signed the
artwork.
James Cook, 25, from Braintree,
Essex, sent Hanks a portrait but
admitted he "forgot about it" until
he received an unexpected letter
in the post. He previously said a
reply from one of the world's most
famous typewriter enthusiasts was an
ambition.
The handwritten message reads:
"To James Cook. This is super! Tom
Hanks." Mr Cook, who started to use
typography to design art while doing
his A-levels, creates his artworks
from thousands of typed characters.
His "typicitions", or typeddepictions,
use a random assortment
of letters, numbers and punctuation
marks to form an image. Oscarwinning
actor Hanks, reportedly
owns more than 120 typewriters.
The artist said he thought he
would send a portrait to the actor's
Playtone Productions Company after
he produced it while appearing on
"I thought I'd give it a shot and sent him the print of
his portrait with a type-written letter explaining my
profession, but after that I completely forgot about
it," Mr Cook said.
the Kelly Clarkson Show in the US in
November 2020.
"I thought I'd give it a shot and
sent him the print of his portrait with
a type-written letter explaining my
profession, but after that I completely
forgot about it," Mr Cook said.
"I was blown away when I got my
print returned with his autograph and
a short message." Despite producing
art since 2014, Mr Cook's first work
consisted predominantly of celebrity
portraits and drawings of the cast of
the BBC series Doctor Who, and it
was not until January 2020 that he
began to get noticed.
The architecture graduate has
since gained more than 20,000
followers on Instagram and has
produced 200 pictures of celebrities,
landscapes and musicians. He now
creates his unusual artworks as a fulltime
job at his east London studio,
where visitors can also see his
collection of about 40 typewriters.
On average, one A4 work of art
can take up to five days to complete
and the larger pieces are formed
of smaller strips of paper pieced
together. His next exhibition is at The
Moot Hall in Maldon, Essex, in July
and August and will include a portrait
of the Queen alongside the artwork
signed by Hanks.
"What's really nice about this job
is that it's not just the work that's
interesting, but also the backstories
behind the people that have a
connection to typewriters," Mr Cook
said.
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THE NEW PRESIDENT OF UAE
Our heartfelt congratulations to
the new president of UAE
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan
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THE NEW PRESIDENT OF UAE
“While it is under sorrowful
circumstances, I offer my sincere
and warmest congratulations on
your appointment as President of
the United Arab Emirates and Ruler
of Abu Dhabi. I look forward to
the continuation of the strong and
historic bonds between our two
countries and peoples.”
- Queen Elizabeth II,
Queen of England
“While sympathising with my dear
brother, His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
over losing his brother, the late
Sheikh Khalifa, I would like to
congratulate him, and pray to Allah
Almighty to grant him the strength
to succeed as the UAE’s president
and leader, and pick up the torch
from his wise brother in serving his
country and nation and spreading
justice and good.”
- Dr Ahmed Al-Tayyeb,
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
“My best wishes to the Ruler of
Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on
being elected as the new President
of the UAE,”
– Mr Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister of India
“Warmest congratulations to Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed, a close
friend of Greece, on his election
as President of the UAE. I wish him
from my heart, every success in
his new high duties, for the benefit
of his country, his people and the
region.”
- Kyriakos Mitsotakis,
Prime Minister of Greek
“Pakistan values its fraternal
relations with UAE,” the President
said in a tweet. “I hope under
his leadership fraternal relations
between the two countries will be
further strengthened.”
Dr Arif Alvi,
President of Pakistan
“Your predecessor made a mark
in the impressive transformation of
the UAE, making it a vast business
and tourist attraction, building
infrastructure, and creating one of
the best living standards
in the world.”
- Muhammadu Buhari
President of Nigeria
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Impressionist Oil Painting
By Adam Clague
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“The oil sketches are
infused with artistic
flair and capture the
subject's likeness with
the integrity “says
Adam
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Adam Clague is an
impressionist oil
painter based in
Missouri. Whether
Adam is painting a
person, place, or plant, he seeks
to faithfully capture the beauty of
God’s creation and to communicate
that beauty with his viewers.
“ The oil sketches are infused
with artistic flair and capture the
subject's likeness with the integrity
“says Adam. He is a member of
the Portrait Society of America,
the American Impressionist
Society, and a signature member
of the Oil Painters of America. His
work has received national and
international honors including
Portraiture Award of Excellence at
the 2018 OPA Salon Show, Best
of Show at the 2016 American
Impressionist Society National,
and 2nd Honor Award at the 2014
PSoA International. His paintings
“As soon as I positioned
the light in a way that
made the center of this
cara cara orange glow
like lava, I knew what my
next painting would be”
says Adam.
have been displayed in a variety of
venues including the Salmagundi
Club in New York City and the
European Museum of Modern Art
in Barcelona, Spain. Adam enjoys
sharing what he has learned as a
full-time artist through workshops
and through his online video
course.
Highlighting his impressionist oil
painting of Orange “As soon as I
positioned the light in a way that
made the center of this cara cara
orange glow like lava, I knew what
my next painting would be” says
Adam.
The artist received a Master of
Fine Arts degree from Pensacola
Christian College, where he studied
under Brian Jekel. It was at college
that Adam met his wife and fellow
painter, Andrea Orr Clague. They
now live near Kansas City, Missouri
with their sons, Gideon and
Jaron. His recent achievements
include Certificate of Excellence,
Portrait Society of America 2019
International Portrait Competition,
Faculty Instructor, Portrait Society
of America 2019 Art of the Portrait
Conference, and Best Figurative
Award, National Oil & Acrylic
Painters' Society 2020 Best of
America Small Works Exhibit.
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Dubai’s Museum of Future
to launch its first ever NFT Collection in
collaboration with Binance
Leading blockchain
and cryptocurrency
infrastructure provider,
Binance NFT, partners
with Dubai’s Museum of
the Future to launch a collection of
NFTs on the Metaverse. The launch
of the collection is the first release
in the range of digital products the
museum plans to release on the
blockchain.
Omar bin Sultan Al Olama,
Minister of State for Artificial
Intelligence, Digital Economy,
and Teleworking Applications
states: “Museum of the Future’s
partnership with the world’s
largest cryptocurrency and
blockchain ecosystem player
makes a significant contribution
towards Dubai’s plans to establish
a new international digital asset
ecosystem, which will, in turn,
generate long-term economic
growth within the digital economy.”
The collaboration encapsulates
everything that the Museum of
The Future is about, embracing
and exploring
innovative and
future-centric
ventures and
possibilities.
The scramble
to occupy and
carve out a space
in the Metaverse
has been afoot
since its launch.
The launch
of “The Most
Beautiful NFTs in
the Metaverse”
cements Dubai’s
plans to establish said international
digital asset ecosystem.
“This exciting project is the first of
many future ventures that will see
us working with the world’s brightest
minds and constructing high-impact
developments that will shape the
future,” said Executive Director of
Museum of the Future, Lath Carlson.
Along with the collection set to
launch in the next coming weeks,
the development of a range of
“This exciting project is the
first of many future ventures
that will see us working
with the world’s brightest
minds and constructing
high-impact developments
that will shape the future,”
said Executive Director of
Museum of the Future, Lath
Carlson.
virtual assets
and trailblazing
in the field of
cryptography
are amongst the
museum’s other
pursuits. Dubbed
as ‘The Most
Beautiful Building
on Earth,’ the
museum is
hoping that this
launch will take
NFTs to another
level globally.
Helen Hai,
Binance NFT’s CEO, stated: “We
are thrilled to be working with the
Museum of the Future in Dubai,
which is a truly unique and forwardthinking
concept. We are excited
to collaborate with the Museum
to create industry-leading digital
products that will help the industry
grow and promote blockchain
adoption in the region.”
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Wild Art
By Irina Kukrusova
“I always read books about animals, I wanted to live in harmony
with and always be close to the animal world.” Says Irina
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Kukrusova Irina
Sergeyevna. An artist
whose main interest is in
depicting animals. She
works with water colours
and soft pastels.
Irina did not train to become a
professional artist. Her profession
was an engineer of industrial
buildings and structures. She had
worked as a civil engineer for many
years. But her love for animals and
fine arts has gradually evolved into a
profession.
She paints portraits of dogs and
cats, including those for professional
experts in the field of cynology as
well as for well-known breeders. Her
works are in many countries of the
world.
The main material she uses is soft
pastels because mastery of water
colors eluded her for some time.
Working with oils at home, in the
absence of a dedicated studio, is
impractical and so she took up soft
pastels.
“All that you see is my own
technique of depicting animals.
I have never taken courses for
painting with soft pastels. I attended
numerous master classes and
tutorials which allowed me to tame
water colors and begin to work in my
own authentic style and manner”
The distinguishing feature of
portraits drawn by Ira Kukrusova is in
capturing the exact likeness. Every
time she paints it is not merely an
abstract representation of a breed,
not just a generic tiger or any other
cat. Ira conveys the personality and
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COVER ARTIST
“Combining this love
for the animals and
my ability to paint
has resulted in what
you can see in my
artwork”
says Irina
character with stunning realism, the
animals really come alive.
“Drawing animals to me means the
opportunity to show all those who
inspire me and those I feel close to.
As a child I wanted to become a vet.
I always read books about animals,
I wanted to live in harmony with
and always be close to the animal
world” But the artist felt it was next to
impossible for her. “Combining this
love for the animals and my ability to
paint has resulted in what you can
see in my artwork” says Irina
She also says that “I would love to
be able to actually paint animals into
being, so that I could save all those
who are on the verge of extinction. If
my work makes at least one person
on the planet think about the future
of our planet, it makes everything
worthwhile.
When I paint commission portraits
for other people, we keep their
memories alive. I help them to keep
their beautiful memories about the
moments they spent with their pets.
Perhaps, this is exactly where the
magic of fine arts is. When I teach
other people who paint along with
me, I try to convey my knowledge of
animals, not just anatomy or photo
realism but capturing the character
so that my students can paint a true
likeness”
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SPECIAL DAYS
World Music Day
World Music Day is
celebrated every
year on the 21st
of June in honour
of the singers and
the musicians. As their mesmerizing
voice is a gift which gives us all a
flight to beautiful imaginations.
The art of music holds a
different power in itself
which spreads the
intensity of emotions
conveyed all around.
It’s hard to imagine the
world without music.
The French term
“Fete de la Musique”
means Music Day in
English. In 1981, The
French Minister of Culture
Jack Lang came up with the
idea of celebrating music. As a
result, since 1982 in France, June
21 is celebrated as the Music
Day with live music on the streets,
shops, and roads on the mountain
top
A French composer, music
journalist, and radio composer-
Fleuret organized and initiated this
day for the singers, the
“Music
gives a soul
to the universe, wings
to the mind, flight to the
imagination, and life to
everything.”
- Plato
music lovers, and
the music. From
then, the art of
music and its
importance
increased
all over the
globe
“Music
gives a
soul to the
universe,
wings to the
mind, flight to the
imagination, and life to
everything.” — Plato
The theme of 2022 is simple
and clear, “Make Music” and over
130 countries participate in World
Music Day globally. Music relates
to a person’s emotions and acts
as a solace. Music can also calm
people’s uncontrollable emotions
such as anger or sadness. Music
helps in releasing the stress in life,
it gives essence to life. This day
also helps in giving the limelight to
traditional music.
Music is so powerful and soothing
that, one doesn’t need to know the
language to vibe with the tone.
Music has a way of slithering into
people’s lives no matter how busy
someone is and that is considered
as one of its best qualities. The
best way to celebrate this day is by
listening to music and appreciating
the artists behind it.
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Pencil Art
By Felipe Tenorio
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“Since I was a child, I have been a great admirer of the Spanish art”
says Felipe
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Felipe Tenorio is a selftaught
pencil artist from
Spain. He has loved to
draw since he was a boy,
but he never imagined he
would be able to devote himself to
it, so he developed other interests
over time. He was compelled to
take up a pencil and start drawing
one day in 2018. He's been posting
his drawings on social media since
then. He is currently based in
Madrid and works there.
His artistic technique is known as
hyperrealism and is characterized
by its extreme precision and
attention to detail. “I am fascinated
by the fact that such a simple
instrument as a pencil can create
such exceptional artworks” says
Felipe. All of his drawings are made
with graphite and charcoal pencils
on 100% recycled paper. What
fascinates Felipe the most, is that
with such a humble instrument as a
pencil he can create such defined
tones, details and textures that
each drawing seems to come alive.
“Since I was a child, I have
been a great admirer of the
Spanish artist” says Felipe. The
artist currently lives and works
in Madrid. Felipe Tenorio also
earned first prize for drawing in
the European Museum of Modern
Art's ModPortrait 2021 international
competition (MEAM).
Felipe says that he notices that
when he draws he usually look for
shapes in the drawing and even
gives these shapes and shadows
funny names like “oh this looks like
a bird...or this shape looks like a
crocodile with an open mouth”. It’s
like seeing shapes in the clouds or
in your morning coffee.
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“I am fascinated by the
fact that such a simple
instrument as a pencil can
create such exceptional
artworks” says Felipe
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SPECIAL DAYS
World
Environment Day
UN Environment
Programme (UNEP)
has led the world
environment day since
1974. This 2022, the
World Environment Day is to be held
in Sweden under the theme “Only
One Earth”.
The main motto of this day is to
make the world greener, cooler,
cleaner, and more liveable. The
need to live in midst of nature is
crucial and this day focuses on
emphasizing to understand the
importance of our environment. It
tells us about the greener lifestyle
that can be built based on the
choices of every individual.
In 1972, at the Stockholm
conference, “Only One Earth” was
coined as the motto to safeguard
the finite resources of this planet by
humanity and this motto has been in
existence since the last 50 years.
"Pleasure is Nature's test, her sign
of approval. When a man is happy,
he is in harmony with himself and
his environment”. -Oscar Wilde
UNEP marks 2022 as a
historic milestone for the global
"Pleasure
is Nature's
test, her sign of
approval. When a man
is happy, he is in harmony
with himself and his
environment”.
- Oscar Wilde
environmental community as this
year marks the 50th anniversary
of the establishment of UNEP. To
strengthen cooperation and show
leadership, this year provides an
opportunity for the international
community in the events.
The official celebration of the
world environment day takes place
in different countries every year.
This year, a high-level international
meeting is being organized at
Sweden, and Kenya, who are
supported by the UN and the
partners.
World Environment Day was
established to make people
aware of the problems that were
going on around us. Problems like
global warming, plastic pollution,
deforestation, greenhouse gases,
and many other. The main purpose
of celebrating this day is to make
people aware of how together they
can work on making things better.
This was first brought up by
United Nations General Assembly
in 1973. It started to come in front
of the people of the UN because of
several campaigns that were done,
for the environment.
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No mask required: A new art exhibition
in Dubai examines how the human face is depicted
The XVA Gallery in Dubai
has announced the
opening of its summer
group exhibition, No Mask
Required, on May 17. The
exhibition, which will feature the work
of ten artists from Canada, Europe,
and the Middle East, will look at
how the human face is depicted, a
pertinent topic considering the global
need for face masks due to the
pandemic.
With our faces at the center of
conceptions of identity and self, from
our daily reflections in the mirror to
the desire for immortality through
paintings — and, more recently,
selfies — this new exhibition seeks to
redefine what defines a picture in the
current era.
The show features noted Iraqi artist
Halim Al Karim, whose purposely
blurred photographic portraits raise
doubts about the identity of the
almost-seen sitter, as well as Saudi
artist Hussein Al-Mohasen, who aims
Meanwhile, Syrian artist Sabhan Adam, who is
completely self-taught, employs bright colors
and plastic to create horrific pieces that attempt
to reflect the “pain, terror, and anxiety” of the
human condition.
to frame Arabic poetry and music
through a modern lens. Yazid Oulab,
an Algerian artist who now lives in
France, explores the meaning of
existence through video installations,
drawings, and sculpture, attempting
to bridge the tangible and ethereal
realms.
Meanwhile, Syrian artist Sabhan
Adam, who is completely self-taught,
employs bright colors and plastic to
create horrific pieces that attempt to
reflect the “pain, terror, and anxiety”
of the human condition.
Arezu, a Canadian artist, is inspired
by historical paintings of women who
have been stripped of their identities
and reduced to objects.
Jonathan Gent, another participant,
is a Scottish artist who draws
inspiration from his ever-shifting
surroundings. He has studios in 20
countries and has never stayed in
one location for more than two years.
His work has been exhibited in the
Scottish National Gallery, The Saatchi
Gallery, and The Freud Museum,
among others.
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Abstract art
By Giuseppe Barbale
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“The works are pervaded by energy and
strength, rendered through the spatula
technique, with an intense chromatic range”
says Guiseppe
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Giuseppe Barbale
was born in Novara,
where he still lives
and has his studio.
During his childhood
he was fascinated by the iron
sculptures created by his father,
and soon began to experiment
with this technique himself. In
the following years, attracted by
street art, he began to paint, using
different materials and media, in the
continuous search to express his
creativity, until in 2014 he found in
abstract painting his language of
choice.
He has exhibited in numerous
exhibitions both in Italy and
abroad; in 2019 in Mantua on
the occasion of the International
Biennial “Artexpo 2019”, in Paris
at the Carrousel du Louvre for
the international exhibition “Art
Shopping”, in Beijing at the “Calm
Belt Gallery” on the occasion of
the event “Regards croisés Paris
Séoul Pekin” and in the same
year in Cologne at La Kunstraub
gallery in the event “Regards
croisés Paris-Cologne”; from 2018
to 2020 in Novara on the occasion
In many of Giuseppe
Barbale’s works,
therefore, “The creative
and instinctual energy
predominates, running
through the canvases in a
whirlwind of emotions”
says Giueseppe.
of the contemporary art exhibitions
“Art Expression” “Opus” and
“Finissage”, in 2021 at Yudian
Gallery in Hangzhou in the event
“Rhapsody”and in 2022 at the
“Galleria Angelica” in the event
“Contemporary Art International
Festival”.
His works are present in the
collection of the Copelouzos
Museum in Athens and in several
private collections abroad, from the
United States to China. Giuseppe
Barbale’s works are born from
instinct, from creative freedom and
from what the artist defines as “an
artistic trance”, which allows him to
channel his emotions and transfer
them on the canvas.
For this reason he paints with
acrylic on canvas, a technique
that allows tight execution times
and therefore the possibility to
make emotions immediately visible
through the material, the signs and
the color. “The works are pervaded
by energy and strength, rendered
through the spatula technique,
with an intense chromatic range”
says Guiseppe, where yellow and
red predominate, together with
shades of orange and blue, which
distinguish his artistic language.
The layers of color are often
intertwined with black strokes,
which run through the paintings
creating a particular dynamism.
Sometimes veils of lighter
shades are superimposed on his
variegated world and seem to want
to curb the different drives.
In many of Giuseppe Barbale’s
works, therefore, “The creative and
instinctual energy predominates,
running through the canvases
in a whirlwind of emotions” says
Giueseppe.
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Sheikh Zayed’s birth anniversary:
Expat pays tribute with record-breaking artwork
Similar to any expatriate
who first arrives in the
UAE, Saran K.K., the
30-year-old from Kerala,
was also fascinated by
the rich history, traditions, and
modern lifestyle of this multicultural
country.
The more he traveled across
every emirate, the more he was
wowed and inspired by the UAE’s
visionary leadership. Owing to the
same, since 2018, Saran has drawn
many paintings, mainly portraits of
the UAE rulers. Two of his paintings
have entered the Guinness World
Records.
May 6th this year marked
the 104th birth anniversary of
late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al
On this special occasion, he unveiled a massive portrait
of UAE’s founding father. In 2020, the 61.49-sqm
piece made it to the record books as the then ‘largest
professional oil painting by a single artist’.
Nahyan. On this special occasion,
he unveiled a massive portrait of
UAE’s founding father. In 2020, the
61.49-sqm piece made it to the
record books as the then ‘largest
professional oil painting by a single
artist’. However, with Covid-19
situation, he held back on a public
display of the artwork.
“I used to run my own art
academy in Kerala. I had to shut
it down because making such
paintings is expensive work and I
faced financial constraints. I wish
to open an art academy here. I am
open for collaborations with likeminded
individuals and entities. I
am also hoping to get the UAE’s
coveted Golden Visa” says Saran
when asked about his work.
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Pasha Cazan is a
performing violinist
from Moldova and
has been residing in
the UAE for the past
14 years. After all this
time she considers
UAE her home. “Living
in such a culturally
diverse country I have
found my own identity
and sense of value.”
Says Pasha
She feels grateful for
all the professional
opportunities that have
come her way and for
all the wonderful people
she has met throughout the years
and has become friends with. Her
exploration of Arabic music
inspired her to record and release
an Album called “Back from Souq”,
which was number two selling
album in Vergin Mega Stores in the
category of “UAE released CDs”.
Pasha considers being appreciated
as one of the most rewarding
things in life. In 2018, she received
The Award of Excellence in
Violin Performance by Kotinos
International Award Events. And as
well last year she was privileged
to be granted the Gold Visa by the
Cultural authority of Dubai.
The artist considers Al Ain as her
favourite place in UAE. This is
where she lived for the first couple
of years while in the nation. “Al Ain
will always have a special place in
Pasha Cazan
my heart. A small town with many
sweet people that welcomed me
wholeheartedly” says Pasha
She comes from a small country
that has a wonderful culture of
treating its guests well and making
them feel special, where delicious
home cooked food is an essential
part of celebrations. Pasha feels
that Emarati people are wonderful
and generous hosts that know how
to make you feel at home.
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Figurative
Abstracts
By Marina Christy
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“Art can make us
see the world in a
new and eye-opening
way” says Marina
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Marina Chisty is a
Russian-American artist
who currently lives
and works in NYC. Her
abstract and figurative
paintings embody the dynamism
and multiple faces of the city, trying
to grasp their distinctive differences
and substantial equality as human
beings.
“Art can make us see the world in
a new and eye-opening way” says
Marina. Marina approached art from
a very young age, fostering her talent
in children's art school in Russia.
Her Russian roots are relevant in the
development of her creative identity,
bringing her closer to abstraction
and the symbolic use of color.
Throughout her studies, Marina
reflected that art was her true
purpose and continued to hone
her expertise. An undergraduate
education in Russia, combined with
an MA in Economics in the U.S.,
helped her to question the practical
aim of her art: she strives to make
an aesthetic but also concrete
impact, giving humanitarian support
especially to women in need.
Marina Chisty’s interest in painting
women, regardless of ethnicity or
physical features, derives from her
special connection with the feminine
world and concern for women’s
rights. As an artist, she wants to
create opportunities to support
women who are underrepresented
not only in the art system but also in
the broader sphere of business.
“Art can be the mirror to see all
our failings and strengths. It can
be a symbol for hope. A harsh
truth of despair. Art has the power
to shift culture” Says Marina.
One of her most important goals
is to reach young women who
reside in geographic areas with
socioeconomic disadvantages,
engaging them in art projects.
Her portraits represent very
different women, characterized by
peculiar backgrounds and varied
circumstances. However, Marina
Chisty's art practice challenges
racial, socio-economic, and physical
barriers, emphasizing the common
need for equal perspective and
mutual support.
“Art can be the mirror
to see all our failings
and strengths. It can
be a symbol for hope. A
harsh truth of despair.
Art has the power to
shift culture” Says
Marina.
Since 2017, Marina has dedicated
herself to refining her artistic practice
at the reputable Art Students League
of New York and under private
tutelage in both the US and Russia.
She now works from her studio in
NYC, constantly experimenting with
new techniques and media. Marina
Chisty’s identity as an artist is always
widening her horizons, using art as
an authentic tool to personally evolve
and support other women.
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This Michelin Star restaurant in
Dubai serves cocktails that look like classic paintings
MINA Brasserie at
Four Seasons Hotel
in Dubai Financial
Centre is a culinary
high point for anyone
who wants to experience modern
European cuisine at its best. Helmed
by Michelin star Chef and author
Michael Mina, the restaurant is
known for its avant garde cuisine
which is a dexterous blend of
traditional taste with modern
experimentation. Each plate that
comes on the table is an object of
surprise. But what steals the show
here are the cocktails inspired by
famous artworks. From their taste
to presentation, they seem to be
the result of a lot of hard work and
creativity. There are in total 13
cocktails and mocktails that are
inspired by some of the most iconic
works of art.
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Starry Night-
Vincent Van
Gough
Van Gough had planted
candles at the rim of his
hat to create the starry
effect on the canvas.
The mixologists of MINA
have tried to replicate the starry
impact inside a glass in the form of a
drink. This has been done by using
Prosecco with Silvermoon tea and
lemongrass for a refreshing taste.
The violet liqueur adds floral notes
and a distinct blue flavour that tries
to replicate the night sky effect along
with the starry glitter created by
edible gold
The Girl with the
pearl earring-
Johannes
Vermeer
It includes Yland Yland infused
Ketel One, St Germain Aloe
Vera, Passion fruit Puree and
Elderflower Syrup. The Dutch
heritage of the painter is reflected
through Ketel One vodka and the
glass has been painted to resemble
the turban. There's even an edible
sugar pearl that one can spot on top
of the ice!
Woman with a hat- Henri Matisse
The 1905 painting that
represents Henri's wife
Amelie was both admired
and criticised for his
liberal use of colours.
The mixologists at MINA tried to
create a similar impact by making
a vibrant cocktail with Chambord,
Tanqueray Dry, Sauvignon Blanc,
Strawberry Kaffir Lime Cordial and
Citrus. Placed on a coaster with the
representative painting, the drink
creates an absolute impact!
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Cubism
By Lina Redford
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“The idea behind
my art is to sculpt
a persona onto the
canvas, breathe life
into her character
and shape her
emotions. I try to
capture the magic
of nature's fleeting
moment, to try
saving the essence”
says Lina
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Lina Redford is an exciting
painter based in Spain who
has exhibited her work
internationally. Inspired by
her multicultural background
and people she met during her
travels, Lina's goal in her art is to
represent the uniqueness on a
canvas. Currently living in Spain Lina
is inspired by nature and wildlife,
producing a series focused on
animals. “The idea behind my art is
to sculpt a persona onto the canvas,
breathe life into her character and
shape her emotions. I try to capture
the magic of nature's fleeting
moment, to try saving the essence”
says Lina. Her signature subject
is Hummingbird, Lina adores how
such a tiny creature can fit so much
happiness of life.
According to the artist the idea
behind her art is to sculpt happiness
onto the canvas, whether it is a
person or a subject. Breathe life into
the character and shape emotions.
She tried to capture the magic of
nature's fleeting moment, to try
saving the essence. “When you
are looking at the artwork - you can
smell the freshness of fruits or feel
the weightlessness of hummingbirds'
wings. For this reason, Lina only
works with palette knives and thick
layers of paint” says Lina
Lina Redford is a promising
painter based in Spain who has
exhibited her work internationally.
People- mostly women- are the main
subject of her art, with their unique
. “When you are looking
at the artwork - you can
smell the freshness of fruits
or feel the weightlessness
of hummingbirds' wings.
For this reason, Lina only
works with palette knives
and thick layers of paint”
says Lina
stories forming the background of
each canvas. Redford is additionally
inspired by nature and wildlife,
producing a series focused on
animals. Her aesthetic shifts from
strong to playful to serene.
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ARTISTS IN FOCUS
“The
depiction of
Arab women plays
a pivotal part in art.
Artists find it easy to carry
their message through
their depiction of the
Arab women” Says
Maisoon
Maisoon Al Rubeai
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Maisoon Al-Rubeai was born
in Baghdad in 1965. She
completed a BEng of
Architectural Engineering. In UK,
she re-trained as a secondary
school teacher for Mathematics. It
was only after her early retirement
that she rediscovered her passion
in painting. She went on to produce
many pieces that quickly attracted
the attention of her friends and
family. Before long, this self-taught
artist began selling their work on
the internet to customers all over
the world.
“The depiction of Arab women
plays a pivotal part in art. Artists
find it easy to carry their message
through their depiction of the Arab
women” Says Maisoon
Her artwork is rooted in her Iraqi
heritage and takes inspiration
from famous artists such as Isam
Alsaeed. Her abstract pieces
evoke images of old Baghdad, the
faces of its people all seamlessly
intertwined with the Kufic
calligraphy that envelopes the walls
of so many mosques and palaces
of that region. There are hints of
nostalgia in her pieces, borne out
with modernist brushwork, creating
a special appeal for those who
yearn for the land between the two
rivers.
From an Architect to an
International Artist, she paints
Iraqi women specifically and Arab
women in general. The artist uses
traditional and cultural references
which add a rural touch and she
also paints women in an urban
environment. Ultimately, Maisoon
reflects themes such as nostalgia,
care, family, homeland, passion
and love in her paintings.
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ARTISTS IN FOCUS
.
“Frequencies
— created by
instruments of man and
nature — envelop us. How and
to what degree these omitted and
received waves affect us is still
often hidden or unknown,”
says Camelia
Camelia Mohebi
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a period of two years,
I isolated myself from
“For
mainstream media
frequency generators and listened
to binaural beats with subliminal
messages” says Camelia
Camelia Mohebi is a Visual
Artist, Designer, Director and
Entrepreneur. Emirati visual artist,
designer, director, entrepreneur
and theta art healer, Camelia draws
inspiration from people, senses and
the subconscious/emotional mind.
She first started expressing herself
through art by drawing people and
faces.
In combining her knowledge
of art, broad life experiences
and understanding of the human
psyche, she creates unique
pieces that make one ponder
crucial elements of psychology,
theology, physics and metaphysics.
Camelia often generates art —
be it digitally, on canvas, leather,
velvet, wood and mixed medium
— using acoustic frequencies and
sounds. “Frequencies — created
by instruments of man and nature
— envelop us. How and to what
degree these omitted and received
waves affect us is still often hidden
or unknown,” says Camelia
“For a period of two years, I
isolated myself from mainstream
media frequency generators
and listened to binaural beats
with subliminal messages” says
Camelia and she also mentions
how this resulted in major
behavioral changes. Before her
career as an Emirati artist, she
worked in banking and marketing,
and had her own children’s brand
babybling. Camelia was born in
1978 and studied in Dubai, Tehran,
Geneva and London. She holds a
BA in Visual Communication minor
in Illustration and Graphic Design,
and Certificates in Neuro-Linguistic
Programming, Theta Healing and
Art Therapy.
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Witness the giant wall being painted LIVE by these extraordinary artists
Anupa Vara
Dr. Ajit Gadekar
Dr. Sana Sajan
Fatemeh Hossein Bor
Kalopsia Wiz
Parisa Keramati
Raisa Mariam Rajan
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EVENTS
UAE based artists create the seven
largest LIVE painting activations in
emirates as part of one of the
the UAE
The Wall of the Cr
eatives
EVENTS
Father’s Day from an Artist’s view
FATHER'S DAY
Khalil AbdulWahid
A father is a gift and reminder to
the family and society that there
is someone value who is there to
support us in every aspect and
watching our backs with love. As for
me, a father should be celebrated
not just on Father’s Day but whole
year because it is important to
value those who value us. Every
father deserves a lot of love and
appreciation and I am very grateful
for the love and appreciation I have
received so far.
Nassim Nasr
A few days ago, my 5-yearold
daughter asked me if I was
the strongest man in the world.
Obviously, I’m not, but that didn’t
stop me from telling her that I was
without a doubt not only the strongest
man in the world but the strongest
man in the universe. It felt good for
a second to be Superman, and the
smile on her face was worth it. When
I asked myself why I instinctively told
her that, I realized that it wasn’t to
impress my daughter but to reassure
her that I would always protect her
and that nothing in the world could
ever harm her.
Maged Makram Sheroubi
Father is the balance in the family's
life, balance in the life is leads you
to inner peace which will leads you
to connect with secret of life and
sixth sense, to choose between
right and wrong, love yourself
first, Go to Meditation, Go Back to
Nature, walking through a garden,
and seeing beautiful flowers, listen
to birds chirping, listen to the purl,
watching sky when hug the sea,
meditate on the sunset, can make us
reconnect with ourselves.
Anjini Prakash Laitu
In my youth being a father to my son
Ishan and to his wife Nikki (who is
now my daughter), was a matter of
great pride and pleasure. Today in
my eighties I am everyone’s Baba.
Wherever I go in the UAE, I am
treated with immense love and care
by all the youngsters. The respect
and compassion with which they look
up to me, as a fatherly figure, fills my
heart with joy. As an older father I am
humbled by the love of so many sons
and daughters I meet every day.
Christo Dagorav
Being father is the biggest honor and
pleasure I can imagine, and there is
nothing more important for me than
my family. Ofcourse, it's not always
easy but since I love challenges, I do
not expect anything else. However,
we try to celebrate our living together
every day.
Jyo John Mulloor
Being a father is a role that you
plunge into most unprepared.
How much ever you prepare, you
will never be able to meet your
own expectations. I have always
wondered why there are no prep
classes for becoming a good
father. This is a role that demands
relentless patience and unmatched
graciousness. Let the world have
better fathers with every passing
generation. Happy Father's Day
everyone!
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Hyperrealistic
Graphite Art By Isaac Ekele
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He got inspired to make
personal work based on
what's going on in his
environment, and he
also draws his feelings.
“Life situations can
inspire someone to create
something new”
says Isaac
“I make use of charcoal pencils and graphite to
achieve my portraits on paper” says Isaac
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Isaac Ekele is a Nigerian artist
known as Kelle Frederick (Artist
Kelle). He began drawing at
the age of nine and focused
on comics and cartoons. He
became interested in painting
people as a child, utilizing hard
copy photographs as his source
of inspiration. His pictures were
created with his hb and 2b pencils.
He learned the art of using graphite
pencils at the age of 17, and his
path into realistic drawing began.
He worked hard to improve his
drawing skills and ensured that
his most recent works were more
realistic than the previous ones.
“I make use of charcoal pencils
and graphite to achieve my
portraits on paper” says Isaac.
Around the same time, he received
his first commission, after which
he began to receive more. During
the COVID-19 shutdown in 2022,
he became a full-time artist,
earning money from commissioned
drawings. His clients came from
all over the world, including Miami,
New York, and other cities.
He got inspired to make personal
work based on what's going on
in his environment, and he also
draws his feelings. “Life situations
can inspire someone to create
something new” says Isaac
To create his hyperrealistic
drawings, he uses charcoal
pencils, graphite pencils, and soft
blending brushes. He begins by
grinding his reference photo, then
measuring the grids in inches for
precision on his paper size. He
creates layers with lighter and
darker colours. Isaac is yet to
attend an exhibition, although he
plans to do so soon. Apart from
being super realistic, he wants his
drawings to tell a story and have
meaning. The artist says that he is
striving to be the best he can be.
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ART JOURNEY
10 most famous paintings of
all time in the world
Despite the huge number of paintings that viewers have seen in museums and art galleries across the world, only a
relatively miniscule number has been universally recognized as being classic. Timeless in their beauty and execution,
these artworks have transcended time and artistic concepts to create history. These paintings are familiar to people
of all ages and cultures as being representative of the greatest works of art ever created and will continue to resonate
in the minds of art lovers for many centuries to come. Our group of art connoisseurs have identified a collection
of 10 most famous paintings in the world that have had the maximum artistic impact and recognition. This list
comprises works by a great many famed artists that are now housed in the some of the world’s finest museums. Yet,
acknowledging that evaluation of art is completely subjective
MONA LISA
It should come as no surprise
that the most famous
painting in the world is that
mysterious woman with the
enigmatic smile. The sitter in
the painting is thought to be
Lisa Gherardini, the wife of
Florence merchant Francesco
del Giocondo, but experts
aren't sure.
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Estimated date: 1503 to 1519
Where to see it: Louvre
Museum (Paris)
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THE LAST SUPPER
"The Last Supper" depicts the last time Jesus broke bread
with his disciples before his crucifixion.
The painting is actually a huge fresco which makes for a
memorable viewing.
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Estimated date: 1495 to 1498
Where to see it: Santa Maria delle Grazie (Milan, Italy)
THE STARRY NIGHT
The comparatively abstract painting is the signature example of van Gogh's innovative and bold use of thick
brushstrokes. The painting's striking blues and yellows and the dreamy, swirling atmosphere have intrigued art
lovers for decades.
Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Date: 1889
Where to see it: Museum of Modern Art (New York City)
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ART JOURNEY
THE SCREAM
"The Scream" is not a single work
of art. According to a British
Museum's blog, there are two
paintings, two pastels and then
an unspecified number of prints.
The paintings reside in the
National Museum and the Munch
Museum, and in 2012, one of
the pastels sold for almost $120
million at auction.
Artist: Edvard Munch
Date: 1893
Where to see it: National
Museum (Oslo, Norway)
and Munch Museum (Oslo)
GUERNICA
The painting has that distinctive
Picasso style, and its unflinching
examination of the horrors of war
made it an essential part of 20th
century culture and history.
Artist: Pablo Picasso
Date: 1937
Where to see it: Museo Reina
Sofía (Madrid)
THE KISS
The Kiss," Klimt makes a "general
allegorical statement about love being
at the heart of human existence."
Given its magnetic appeal, it seems
people agree.
Artist: Gustav Klimt
Estimated date: 1907 to 1908
Where to see it: Upper Belvedere
museum (Vienna, Austria)
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GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING
The oil on canvas masterpiece is brilliant in its
simplicity. The girl -- wearing a blue and gold
turban and an oversized pearl earring -- is the
entire focus with only a dark backdrop behind her.
Artist: Johannes Vermeer
Estimated date: 1665
Where to see it: Mauritshuis (The Hague,
Netherlands)
THE BIRTH OF VENUS
"The Birth of Venus" was probably
commissioned by a member of the wealthy and
art-loving Medici family, which ruled Florence and
nearby areas for centuries.
Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Estimated date: 1485
Where to see it: Le Gallerie Degli
Uffizi (Florence, Italy)
LAS MENINAS
Housed at the popular (and vast) Prado, "Las
Meninas" is not only Diego Velázquez`s most
famous painting, it's also one of his largest. The
complexity of the work has fascinated art critics
and the public for centuries.
Artist: Diego Velázquez
Date: 1656
Where to see it: Museo del Prado (Madrid)
AMERICAN GOTHIC
American Gothic is a 1930 painting by Grant
Wood in the collection of the Art Institute of
Chicago. Wood was inspired to paint what is now
known as the American Gothic House in Eldon
Artist: Grant Wood
Date: 1930
Where to see it:
Royal Academy of Arts
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ARTIST STORIES
Portraits
By Jugal Sarkar
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“My love for
painting started
from early childhood
days, when I saw my
uncle’s notebook”
says Jugal
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Creative people always
find a way to shape up
their imagination. This
does not always require
a formal training, rather
the aspiration to learn and prepare
on major goals like fulfilling one’s
passion. A live example of the above
lines is the well-known young art
portrait artist
“My love for painting started from
early childhood days, when I saw
my uncle’s notebook” says Jugal.
Expressing complex emotion in the
human face is the subject for Jugal
Sarkar’s painting. Growing up in
the northern part of West Bengal,
Mr. Sarkar has developed a close
kinship with the natural world and
its connection with the indigenous
people. That kinship is the basis for
the portraits he paints.
The Kolkata-based artist works in
acrylic, watercolor, and oil-medium
with a bold color palette and fluid
style to give his portraits a presence
that captures the character of the
person. Several original works of the
artist are in possession of private
collectors from various parts of the
world. Jugal is now open accepting
commissioned work for custom
portraits.
“Success is when people become
happy to see their portraits or after
buying a portrait from the artist’s
collection” Says Jugal. During the
Covid pandemic, when schools
and colleges started online classes,
Jugal took tutoring to a new level of
success, where he started online
painting classes. Apart from taking
regular classes, he is also engaged
in monthly workshops. Each
workshop is different from the other in
terms of medium, language and the
context.
According to his fan followers
on social media, he excels in his
previous works every day. Each
“Success is when
people become happy
to see their portraits
or after buying a
portrait from the
artist’s collection”
Says Jugal
portrait is lively and amazing. He
is equally skilled in both color
painting and pencil sketches. He
uses oil, water and acrylic mediums
for painting. However, his pencil
sketches using graphite pencils as
well as charcoal excel in their own
way.
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SUMMER GETAWAYS
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE
TRIANGLE
Movenpick Jumeirah Village
Triangle, Dubai’s newest premium
family destination, opens its
doors with some exciting summer
offerings for UAE and GCC
Residents. The more you stay, the
more you save with 3-night stay rates
starting from AED 1000 only with
breakfast, late check-out till 6PM,
and exclusive F&B discounts. Free
access to the luxurious facilities
including four outdoor pools, stateof-the-art
gym, a special Kid’s
waterpark as well as complimentary
entry to the ladies’ pool and gym.
BOHEMIA AT BEACH
BY FIVE
Dig out your boho gear and
embrace this Bohemian fiesta
every Saturday. Indulge in FIVE's
signature drinks and bites, take a
dip in a beach Jacuzzi, or keep
cool in our stunning glass-lined
beachside pool - all while listening
to your favorite house tunes. Watch
the sun set over Dubai’s most
stunning skyline views of the Dubai
Marina and Arabian gulf, and
experience the most spectacular,
Instagrammable panorama
for that perfect sunset selfie.
Every Saturday, there is nowhere
else you’ll rather be than our
private 150-meter award winning
beachfront for this sunset spectacle
YAS ISLAND ABU
DHABI
Yas Island is a 2,500-hectare
human-made island in Abu Dhabi
and is one of the biggest tourist
attractions in UAE. This engineering
marvel encompasses everything
from posh hotels to shopping
centers, all to make your weekend
getaway. Also, close to the Ferrari
World and the Yas Marina Circuit
which hosts the Formula One
Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand
Prix every year.
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ANANTARA QASR AL SARAB
Serenely set within the Liwa Desert, this secluded
retreat with stylish desert castle décor offers a
breathtaking panorama. It also features an outdoor
pool, spa and a gym. Qasr Al Sarab’s accommodation
features luxury fibers and earthy hues. All rooms have
sliding glass doors opening to a terrace with desert
views. They offer a deep soaking bath, rain shower
and a pillow menu. The hotel’s Desert Excursion
Centre organizes camel treks, dune bashing and
desert walks.
JEBEL JAIS
Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah rests at 1,934 meters
above sea level and is the highest peak in the UAE.
The mountain offers stunning sunrise and sunset views.
The 35 km long road to the top of the hill features
eight hairpins and countless sharp corners, making it
one of the best routes in the world. It is also home to
the World's longest zipline which attracts adventure
enthusiasts from across the globe.
AL AIN, OASIS
Al Ain Oasis was declared a UNESCO World Heritage
Site and covers a massive 3000 acres. The oasis
introduces visitors to the delicate oasis eco-system
and the importance it has played in the development
of the emirate. It is a space which is free for anyone
who goes there to explore. Thousands of date palms
provide shade and block out noise from surrounding
roads, making it a haven of tranquility and a highlight
of a trip to the city.
THE CHEDI MUSCAT
This property is 5 minutes’ walk from the beach.
This 5-star beachfront resort in Muscat is a
15-minute drive from Muscat International Airport.
It has a spa with massage services, swimming
pools. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire
property. The air-conditioned rooms at The Chedi
Muscat have a flat-screen TV, a private espresso
machine and a spacious work desk. Some rooms
have a seating area.
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FATHER’S DAY 2022
FATHER'S DAY – GETAWAY
GIFT IDEAS FOR THE DAY
Every single one of us needs a break after a long day, but not all take it. This
Father’s Day here are a few ideal places with best deals so you can gift your
father an escape and he enjoys a break away from all the hustle
ROVE EXPO 2020
HOTEL
What about experiencing a
reviving your best moments at
Expo 2020? You can access
the Expo site by simply booking
a stay at Rove! What’s more,
book a Cosy Rover Room and
get a free upgrade to a Rover
Room for just AED 199 per
night. Rovers (guests) are also
entitled to late check out until
4pm so they can enjoy all on
offer until the last minute of their
stay. Marvel at the glittering
scenes of the Expo 2020 site
with floor to ceiling windows
that will have you mesmerized
by the view all day long.
YAS ISLAND ABU
DHABI
Yas Island is a 2,500-hectare
human-made island in Abu Dhabi
and is one of the biggest tourist
attractions in UAE. This engineering
marvel encompasses everything
from posh hotels to shopping
centers, all to make your weekend
getaway. Also, close to the Ferrari
World and the Yas Marina Circuit
which hosts the Formula One
Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand
Prix every year.
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CENTARA MIRAGE BEACH RESORT
Explore a world of wonder and awe at Centara Mirage
Beach Resort Dubai, and enjoy moments of discovery
for you and your family. Inspired by mythical Thai and
Arabian adventures, the themed destination resort
offers facilities for guests of all ages, including a kids’
spa dedicated to junior spa-goers, relaxed, family
friendly check-in and club lounge experience for the
entire family at the Family Club, and three Kids’ Clubs
for younger guests.
W ABU DHABI
Book a room and get them back as credit in bites
& drinks at any of the hotel's restaurants and bars.
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ADDRESS BEACH RESORT
Let him drop in for a day and discover the spectacular
swimming pools and lushly landscaped terraces
at Address Beach Resort. There’s something for
everyone, with sun lounges located on the white sandy
beachfront, an Adult Pool, Family Pool, and a whole-lotof-fun
Kids’ Splash Pad from 9 am until sunset.
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ART EVENTS
Art Exhibitions
and Events to look out for
Daydreams
Pakistani artist Fahd Burki's first major solo exhibition expands
the artist's formal lexicon to a series of new relief works that
refer to processes of subtraction, returning geometric blocs
to their basic forms to highlight their material nature. Painted
and sculpted works made over the last 15 years narrate
a visual practice patterned by symmetry, repetition, and
symbolism, as with early figurations like the cedar and perspex
sculpture Optimist (2012), where satire and reverence appear
in the same wooden figure propped on a pair of crutches;
shown alongside later grid abstractions.
Date: Until October 9
Location: Jameel Arts Centre, Jaddaf Waterfront
For more information visit: https://jameelartscentre.org/
whats-on/fahd-burki-daydreams/
What is not
What is not gathers scaled models and ongoing
projects by artist and architect Khalil Rabah, who
proposes experimental platforms and frameworks
to explore changes in cultural institutions and
curatorial and museological discourses during
states of emergency, or following displacement.
Dating back to the 1990s, overviews of Rabah's
projects like the Palestinian Museum of Natural
History and Humankind (2000s) will be on
display, offering alternative visions of institutional
spaces while inquiring into the politics of artefact
conservation.
Date: Until July 4
Location: Sharjah Art Museum, Al Shuwaihean
For more information visit: https://
sharjahevents.ae/en/event/khalil-rabah-whatis-not/
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Lakes dying, tides rising
Tehran-born artist Nazgol Ansarinia's work
investigates structures and systems of the
everyday—including objects, routines, and
experiences—as an inquiry into the relationship
between public and private life and culture as
a site of emotional catharsis. Across drawing,
video, and sculpture, Lakes drying, tides
rising at Green Art Gallery references Iran's
water crisis to exemplify the collective desire of
a particular time, while marking resulting shifts in
the proximal landscape.
Date: Until May 7
Location: Green Art Gallery,
Alserkal Avenue Unit 28
For more information: https://www.gagallery.
com/exhibitions/lakes-drying-tides-rising
Heavy Eyes
Painted with eyeshadow pigments collected from
cosmetic companies, Michael Sailstorfer's new
eyeshadow-on-lead series employs unconventional
materials to explore social and historical developments
informed by industrial production. One such
composition, Heavy Eyes 46 BLUE BROWN (2021)
depicts a basin of teal against a rough lead surface,
adding a touch of colour to a potentially toxic material.
Date: Until May 5
Location: Carbon 12, Warehouse 37, Alserkal Avenue
For more information visit: https://www.artdubai.ae/
artweek/michael-sailstorfer-heavy-eyes/
Order of Magnitude
Jitish Kallat's two-decade-long interest in historical
recurrence, time, the cosmos and reflecting the dense
metropolis of Mumbai comes together for his first major solo
exhibition in Dubai. Including new paintings, multimedia
installations, and site-specific interventions, dynamic forms
of image-making blend macro and micro-occurrences, often
beginning from sketches that capture temporal progression
within the everyday.
Date: Unit July 1
Location: Ishara Art Foundation, Alserkal Avenue Unit A3
For more information visit: https://alserkal.online/event/
order-of-magnitude
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ART FACTS
Banksy is the
most famous
graffiti artist in the
world, but no one
knows his real
name.
The research
found that learning
and practicing art
strongly correlates with
higher achievement
in reading and
Mathematics.
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ART FACTS
Picasso could
draw before he
could walk. The
Spanish word for a
pencil was the first
thing he said.
Someone
in Voronezh,
Russia, vandalized a
Soviet-era monument
not by destroying it but
by painting it to look
like Patrick star from
Sponge Bob Square
Pants.
The Le Bateau
was hung upside
down at the NY
Museum of Modern Art.
This mistake was not
noticed until 47 days
later.
Monet’s
work is mainly
known for his water
lily paintings inspired by
his garden. .He was told
to be a grocer instead
of an artist.
When the Mona
Lisa was stolen from
the Louvre in 1911,
the empty space it left
on the wall attracted
more visitors than the
painting had.
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FEATURED ARTWORKS
Islamic Calligraphy
written in Thuluth
Script "Durood e
Ibrahimi"
Sundas Muhammad
Shoaib
Look into her eyes
and know what is in
her heart.
Somya Rastogi
Speak for the less
fortunate
Taraasha Vijay
Jetwani
Oil on canvas
Wafaa Jamil
Healing Hands
Vinu Aravind
To get featured send your artworks to
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Prisma colour artwork
Vedika Mirchandani
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6 9 8 2 7
Spot The Difference
Sudoku
Puzzle
4
Sudoku
5 6 2 4
8 3 7 1
2 1 6 9 3
9 2 5
6 8 2 5 1
7 8 2 1 9
3 7 4 8
2 4 5 3 1
7 8 2 9 3
GAMES
Sudoku Puzzle 8 Solution
4 8 9 6 1 2 7 3 5
3 1 5 4 7 9 8 2 6
2 6 7 5 8 3 4 1 9
9 3 6 8 2 4 1 5 7
5 4 1 7 3 6 2 9 8
7 2 8 9 5 1 6 4 3
8 9 3 1 4 7 5 6 2
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6 5 4 2 9 8 3 7 1
2 7 8 3 4 5 1 6 9
5 6 1 2 7 9 4 8 3
4 3 9 1 8 6 7 2 5
1 2 6 7 9 3 5 4 8
8 9 7 5 6 4 3 1 2
3 4 5 8 1 2 9 7 6
Answer Sudoku Puzzle 6 Solution
Answer
6 1 2 9 5 7 8 3 4
9 8 4 6 3 1 2 5 7
7 5 3 4 2 8 6 9 1
3 5 6 1 7 4 9 8 2
9 2 4 5 8 6 3 1 7
7 1 8 2 9 3 6 5 4
1 9 3 6 4 7 8 2 5
6 8 2 9 5 1 4 7 3
4 7 5 8 3 2 1 6 9
Sudoku Puzzle 4 Solution
5 6 9 3 2 8 7 4 1
8 3 7 4 1 5 2 9 6
2 4 1 7 6 9 5 3 8
5 7 6 4 1 2 9 3 8
1 4 2 8 3 9 6 5 7
9 3 8 6 7 5 4 1 2
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FEATURED ARTWORKS
kids
Sophie Louise
M. Llano
Nature
Sujithapriya
Shriya Jishnu
Water colour
painting of a
mother and
daughter.
Sumaiya
Siraj Sarang
Mohammed
To get featured send your artworks to
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Syeda kaunain
Fatima
This is a surfboard
design about Polynesian
and costal culture, which
included tiki mask, sea
creature, flower and sea
plants.
Yehui Feng
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CROSSWORD
Across
2. Who painted the scream in 1983?
6. Which artist was struck in the face with a mallet by
an envious rival, disfiguring him for life?
7. Which artist sold a balloon dog for $58.4 million?
9. A coat that can be put on only when it's wet
Down
1. What element was removed from Leonardo da
Vinci's The Last Supper by careless workers?
3. Who is the richest living artist?
4. Which artist is best known for a painting of his
mother?
5. English artist Andy Brown created a portrait of
Queen Elizabeth II using what?
8. How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh sell
during his lifetime?
Answers
1. Jesus’Feet
2. Edvard
3. Damien
4. James
5. TeaBags
6. Michelangelo
7. JeffKoons
8. One
9. Paint
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PICTURE STORY
PHOTO BY CLAY BANKS ON UNSPLASH
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The
Designer's
Corner
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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS
The Baiterek,
Kazakhstan
The project was launched on the initiative of the
first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nursultan Nazarbayev, the architect of the
project is Akmurza Rustembekov.
The 105m tall structure rises from a wide flat
base within a raised plaza. It consists of a
narrow cylindrical shaft, surrounded by white
branch-like girders that flare out near the top,
supporting a gold-mirrored 22m diameter
sphere.
The base contains a ticket booth and exhibition
space, with two lifts rising within the shaft to the
observation deck within the 'egg'. Entrances
to the monument are sunk below eye level,
reached by stairs from the surrounding plaza.
The observation deck is 97m above ground
level. It consists of two levels, one with
360-degree views of Nur-Sultan and beyond,
with a second, higher level, reached by a flight
of stairs.
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In 2007, Zaha Hadid was appointed as
the design architect of the Center after a
competition. The Center houses a conference
hall (auditorium), a gallery hall and a museum.
The project is intended to play an integral role
in the intellectual life of the city. Located close
to the city center, the site plays a pivotal role in
the redevelopment of Baku.
The Heydar Aliyev Center represents a fluid
form which emerges by the folding of the
landscape's natural topography and by the
wrapping of individual functions of the Center.
All functions of the Center, together with
entrances, are represented by folds in a single
continuous surface. This fluid form gives an
opportunity to connect the various cultural
spaces whilst at the same time, providing
each element of the Center with its own
identity and privacy.
ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS
The Heydar
Aliyev Centre,
Baku
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JEWELLERY
Cartier
Cartier's Love band
continues to be
a favored choice
when it comes to
choosing a wedding
or engagement ring
and even as a special
addition to one's
collection
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Bulgari
For the woman who has a
refined taste in fine jewelry,
Bvlgari brings her this
immaculately crafted ring.
Sculpted from 18k rose gold,
this Bvlgari B.Zero1 ring
features white ceramic bands
stacked together.
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Tiffany & Co
Gift your loved one this delicate-looking Tiffany & Co. Atlas bracelet. Made from
18K yellow gold, it features diamonds on the front plaque along with signature
cutout Roman numerals.
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Chopard
The intricate
geometrical cube
shapes evoke the
timeless allure of
Chopard, making
this pair a stunner.
A grand and
valuable creation,
these are perfect for
women who love to
flaunt a luxe style.
www.chopard.com
Louisvuitton
The LV Volt necklace in 18-karat yellow gold is part of the LV Volt collection,
which pays tribute to the energy of the LV initials. Its innovative design stacks
the two letters up into a fluid mesh, which reproduces the shape of a bandana.
www.louisvuitton.com
Montblanc
The Montblanc bangle in rose gold with snowcap
emblem and mother-of-pearl is accessible yet fine,
everyday jewelry.
www.montblanc.com
Dior
The 30 Montaigne necklace is both
modern and timeless. It is made with a
gold-finish metal chain that showcases
the 'CD' signature with a pavé of
silver-reflective crystals at the center.
The necklace can be worn with other 30
Montaigne creations.
www.dior.com
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YSL
Pieces in the new capsule collection encompass these joyful
design codes, bringing together the best of YSL couture in a
nostalgic collection that focuses on the unmistakable logo, bold
design and abundance of materials
www.YSL.com
Bulgari
DIVAS' DREAM 18 kt rose
gold necklace set with
mother of pearl elements, a
round brilliant-cut diamond
and pavé diamonds.
www.bulgari.com
JEWELLERY
Tiffany & Co
Tiffany & Co Graffiti Paloma Picasso
Diamond Bangle Cuff Bracelet
designed by Paloma Picasso
showcasing a Tiffany round brilliant
cut diamond weight appx .45ct. The
diamond is set in a bezel setting atop of
the iconic bangle.
www.tiffanyandco.com
Van Cleef & Arpels
Van Cleef & Arpels’ beaded
border sparkles in a multitude of
variations on the Perlée pearls
of gold jewelry creations: from the
purity of a single line to multiple
rows, in yellow, white or pink gold.
www.vancleefarpels.com
Ounass
Boucheron's Jack
de Boucheron
single stud earring
elegantly portrays
the Parisian
brand's creative
aesthetic while
staying versatile.
Crafted in 18kt
gold, the graphic
design is inspired
by jack cables
www.ounass.com
Chanel
Inspired by the repeating lines of the quilted motif, the COCO CRUSH
collection embodies these determining encounters—strength and
delicacy, simplicity and density, roundness and rigor. Traced in gold,
clean-cut incisions crisscross on a soft, rounded surface and recreate
the quilted pattern, an emblem of the House since 1955.
www.chanel.com
Hermes
Magnificent showpiece is the definition for this
stunning horse gold head bangle bracelet from
Hermes. Crafted in solid yellow 18kt gold, the horse
head bangle is distinguished by the horse head and
woven mane
www.hermes.com
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WATCHES IN FOCUS
Cartier
Cartier Ballon Bleu Watch features Mechanical Movement
with Automatic Winding. Brilliant-cut diamonds adorn
the rose gold case and A Sapphire Cabochon is set in a
fluted crown. Blued-Steel Sword-Shaped Hands tick on a
Silvered Sunray-Brushed Dial.
www.cartier.com
Cartier
The Opaline Flinqué
Dial features a Blue Steel
Diamond-Shaped Hands
with and Alligator Leather
Straps With "Quickswitch"
Interchangeability System.
Additionally, the bezel is
Set With 42 Brilliant-Cut
Diamonds Totaling 0.86
Carats, a Fluted Crown
Cap and Crown Set with
Sapphires.
www.cartier.com
Vancleefarpels
Created in 1968, Van Cleef & Arpels' Alhambra®
motif has become a timeless symbol of luck. It is
honored in this watch collection through a range of
precious materials, colors and sizes and perfectly
matches Alhambra jewelry creations.
www.vancleefarpels.com
Gucci
Designed with a jewellery-like bangle enriched with
enamel details, this watch features a silver rotating
Dionysus head case exposing a white dial. The
unique detail has become synonymous with the
House, referencing the Greek god Dionysus, who
in myth is said to have crossed the river Tigris on a
tiger sent to him by Zeus.
www.gucci.com
Versace
This wristwatch is a member of the famous
Vanitas collection from Versace. The red
and gold colors on this watch create a
hard to miss look. The watch is made from
gold plated stainless steel and held by red
leather straps.
www.versace.com
Tagheuer
Audemarspiguet
Its 18-carat white gold case is complemented by a
burgundy dial with a sunburst effect.
www.audemarspiguet.com
This Cosc-Certified Autavia in bronze is an
excellent choice for adventurers who want their
watch to last a lifetime. This Three-Hand Model Has
the Rounded First-Generation Autavia Case And
1960s Beveled Lugs.
www.tagheuer.com
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Swarovski
This Luxurious Chronograph
Watch by Swarovski is a perfect
blend of modernity and tradition.
The Opulent and bold design
sparkles with 100 clear crystals Set
in Rich Pavé On A Contemporary
Rose-Gold Tone Pvd Coated
Stainless Steel Case And Burgundy
Sunray Dial. It's a timeless classic
that goes with everything from
jeans and a t-shirt to a ball gown.
www.swarovski.com
Swarovski
WATCHES IN FOCUS
This Swarovski watch displays a brilliant
integration of natural forms and modern
design. Inspired by flowers, the bezel
features two intertwined rows of bright
crystals on rose-gold tone PVD coating.
www.swarovski.com
Armani
A fantastic analogue men’s
watch designed and made by
Emporio Armani. This watch has
a Burgundy Leather Strap and a
stainless-steel case to match the
Burgundy Dial.
www.armani.com
Danielwelington
Classic Suffolk Is the Ultimate Staple,
With A Rustic Red Strap Made of Genuine
Leather That Will Catch the eyes of
everyone you meet. With a slim design,
an egg-shell white dial, and details in rose
gold or stainless steel, this sophisticated
watch will stand the test of time.
www.danielwelington.com
Christian Dior
A discreet tribute to Christian Dior, Dior Christal advocates
sophisticated watchmaking that sees each of its watches as
a piece of Couture. With a hardness that is close to that of a
diamond, sapphire crystal is the quintessence of Dior Christal.
Never before has this material traditionally used for watch
crystals been used for ornamental purposes
www.dior.com
Calvin Klein
The Calvin Klein, even series features a stainless
steel 42mm case, with a fixed bezel, a red dial and a
scratch resistant mineral crystal. The 18mm leather
band is fitted with a tang clasp.
www.CalvinKlein.com
Gucci
Part of the G-Timeless collection, this watch
features the iconic GG pattern printed with a floral
motif. GG Blooms was first presented throughout
the Fall Winter 2015 Fashion Show collection and
has continued to evolve as an iconic Gucci print.
www.gucci.com
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FASHION & LIFESTYLE
Gucci
A glamorous rendition of the '50s cat-eye frame, these
sunglasses convey Gucci Aria's new idea of femininity, with
a winged frame and sparkling crystals.
www.gucci.com
Louisvuitton
The LV Moon Square Sunglasses are part of a new eyewear family created
by Johnny Coca. They feature an oversized shape and are engraved with the
5 Flowers signature, a motif also found on the Coussin bag. The collection
also includes cat eye and rectangular versions of this design
www.louisvuitton.com
Dior
The Lady D-Lite bag embodies the classic
elegance and modernity of the House.
Crafted in beige embroidered jute canvas,
it features the 'L'Union Fait la Force' motto,
inspired by the atelier's jute bags and
reaffirming the participative dimension dear
to Maria Grazia Chiuri. A 'CHRISTIAN DIOR
PARIS' signature adorns the front, while
ruthenium-finish metal 'D.I.O.R.' charms
enhance the silhouette.
www.dior.com
Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin's timeless aesthetic and stellar
craftsmanship in shoemaking is evident in these stunning
Debout pumps. Crafted from black patent leather on the
pointed toes and heel counters, they are adorned with
iridescent PVC for an exquisite effect.
www.christianlouboutin.com
Gucci
Crafted from dark blue floral lace,
this dress speaks to the spirit of
freedom and self-expression woven
throughout the House's narrative. The
style is completed by a detachable
Interlocking G chain belt.
www.gucci.com
Bulgari
Falkar by BVLGARI draws its
power from the famed blue-green
iridescence of the Falcon's Eye of
Brazil, the protective gemstone of
travellers. A symbol of freedom and
focused precision, it is inseparable
from the majestic all-seeing bird
that inspires its name, and the long
tradition of falconry.
www.bulgari.com
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Garcon
Refusing the gender
divide. Striking a
breathtaking balance
between unabashed
tomboy charm and
understated tender
elegance.
www.garcon.com
Jimmychoo
The DIOSA wedge sandals capture the essence of summer.
Italian-crafted in gold metallic nappa, our style features
twisted straps and an ankle strap with a secure buckle
fastening. Our style is completed by 130mm cork wedge
heels and the discreet gold JC emblem.
www.jimmychoo.com
FASHION & LIFESTYLE
Dior
The Lady D-Joy bag captures the
House's vision of elegance and beauty
by showcasing the iconic streamlined
aesthetic of the Lady Dior line. Crafted
in Rose des Vents calfskin with Cannage
stitching, the refined and timeless style
is enhanced by tonal metal 'D.I.O.R.'
charms embellishing its silhouette.
www.dior.com
Balenciaga
A stunning reproduction of this rare
1950s vintage Cristóbal Balenciaga
gown made in either of the styles
shown in any set of measurements.
www.balenciaga.com
Louisvuitton
A roomy, well-organised
carryall for office or off-duty
pursuits, the bag is fitted with
both top Toron handles and
long leather shoulder straps,
for a variety of comfortable
carry styles.
www.louisvuitton.com
YSL
From golden metals to round, retro
and oversized shapes, get inspired by
the collection of warm, sandy shades
and gradient lenses.
www.ysl.com
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BRAND LOGOS
OMEGA
Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Biel/
Bienne Switzerland. Founded by Louis Brandt in
La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848, the company formally
operated as La Generale Watch Co. until incorporating the
name Omega in 1903, becoming Louis Brandt et Frère-Omega
Watch & Co. In 1984, the company officially changed its name
to Omega SA, which is currently a subsidiary of the Swiss Swatch
Group. Omega opened its museum to the public in Biel/Bienne in
January 1984.
Britain's Royal Flying Corps used Omega watches in 1917 for
its combat units, as did the U.S. Army in 1918. Omega watches
were the choice of NASA in 1969 for the Apollo 11 Mission. In
addition, Omega has been the official timekeeper of the Olympic
Games since 1932. Omega is currently the timekeeper of
the America’s Cup yacht race and a main partner of the 2022
Winter Olympics.
The forerunner of Omega, La Generale Watch Co., was
founded at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1848 by Louis
Brandt, who assembled key-wound precision pocket watches
from parts supplied by local craftsmen. He sold his watches from
Italy to Scandinavia by way of England, his chief market. In 1894,
his two sons Louis-Paul and César developed a revolutionary
in-house manufacturing and total production control system
that allowed component parts to be interchangeable. Watches
developed with these techniques were marketed under the
Omega brand of La Generale Watch Co. By 1903 the success of
the Omega brand led the La Generale Watch Co to spin off the
Omega brand as its own company, and the Omega Watch Co
was officially founded in 1903.
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