MAGZOID - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | August 2022

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We are excited to bring the August 2022 edition of Magzoid
to you! We have on the cover an exquisite artwork by Igor
Dubovoy, an exceptional artist from Russia. This edition
includes a glimpse of Art Beyond Boundaries, the largest virtual art
exhibition of its kind, and an insight into the upcoming event
Divya Chakra 2022.
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 section highlighting summer getaways, retreats,
and brunch deals to our readers. We have a coverage of the musical
extravaganza by Salim-Sulaiman, Salman Ali, Raj Pandit, and
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the latest happenings in the creative world, we have art facts to engage
our readers.
Art encourages us to cherish intuition, uncertainty, and creativity and
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ARTIST STORIES | Inspire & Empower
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Marina Dunbar
Rusheel Sareen
Neha Sahai
Ken Goshen
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Julio Reyes
Summer
Getaways
Summer Retreats
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12 Cover Story
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The World
Around Us
By Igor Dubovoy
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Divya
25 Chakra
Summer Brunches
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21 Art Of Cooking 33
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47
Digital
Artist
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Artists in focus
Salim Sulaiman Concert
Art Influence
Art News 11 | 23 | 34 | 37 | 42
Featured Photographs 10
Special days 35 | 43 | 53 | 54-55
Picture Story 22 | 36 | 66
Art exhibition & Events 60-61
Art Facts 62-63
Featured Artworks 64-65
Brand Logos 76
Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Artoze announces one of the largest
virtual art exhibition of its kind,
Art Beyond
Boundaries'22
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Art History
Designer's Corner"
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Abstract Art
By Marina Dunbar
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“As one progression leads to the next, I study the medium without
premeditation, remaining sensitive to nuances within the process.”
Says Marina.
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Marina Savashynskaya
Dunbar is an abstract
artist based in
Charleston, South
Carolina. She often
thinks about painting in three
dimensions, rather than two. When
engaging with the surface, she
considers how the arrangement and
folds of the canvas will influence the
composition.
The process is as rooted in the
physical construction of form as
it is propelled by the medium’s
inherent fluidity. The title of one of her
exhibitions –Fluent Form– refers to
the practice of exploring opposing
concepts such as density, fragility,
continuity, and impermanence within
the same material.
“As one progression leads to the
next, I study the medium without
premeditation, remaining sensitive
to nuances within the process.”
Says Marina. Natural elements
such as dry pigments and sand are
introduced in her paintings.
Sand is a physical object, yet
its existence is a representation
of the passage of time. It is the
result of rock erosion and it is a
material that continually assembles
into new patterns. In the Buddhist
tradition, sand is used to convey
beauty and ephemerality through
the construction and subsequent
destruction of mandalas. Using these
themes as anchors of inspiration, the
works evoke impressions of dunes,
flora, and natural phenomena while
departing from a faith fulrendering of
reality. “The paintings and sculptures
are a meditation on movement, time,
and transformation.” Says Marina.
The work encourages observers to
The paintings
and sculptures are
a meditation on
movement, time, and
transformation.”
says Marina.
reflect on the notion of time: how a
fleeting moment may be preserved
within the union of color and form
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ART NEWS
Dubai’s new metaverse strategy
to add $4bn to the economy and create more than
40,000 jobs
Dubai is home to 1,000
companies that
work in the realm of
the metaverse and
contributes $500 million to
the economy. By taking the initiative
to prepare for the inevitable rise of
the metaverse, the nation introduced
its integrative plan to encourage
users to use this service.
Metaverse is a broad suite of
technologies that improve and
augment how parties and people
interact and communicate. This
network provides 3D virtual worlds
that focus on bettering virtual
communications using technologies
like augmented reality (AR), virtual
reality (VR), and blockchain to build
spaces that provide a rich virtual
experience for users. Metaverse
allows for a more personalized online
digital experience through avatars
and interactions in the virtual world.
This initiative will make the emirate
one of the top 10 cities globally
to shape the future of emerging
technologies. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan
added that the plan is to revolutionize
the technological and economic
fields to affect numerous aspects of
life in the coming decades.
The government aims to create
40,000 jobs and add $4 billion to
the national economy in the coming
five years to boost its efforts to tap
and harness the emerging interest
in digital technologies and space.
Dubai is already home to over 1000
metaverse-based companies and
wishes to increase that number
five-fold and double the number
of blockchain companies, with this
initiative.
The initiatives poise the UAE to ride
on the wave of the global metaverse
market is forecasted to exceed
$1.6 billion by 2030, according
to Canada-based Precedence
Research. One such initiative is the
action taken by the nation’s Ministry
of State for Digital Economy, AI, and
Remote Working System as they
signed a preliminary agreement
with Chainanalysis (blockchain data
platform) to provide virtual training for
His Highness Sheikh
Hamdam tweeted,
“Dubai was and will remain
a precedent for others
globally because H.H.
Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid has proven to the
world over and over again
the sense of his future and
development vision that
made Dubai”
the government’s personnel.
With Web3 innovations changing
how the economy, government, and
society interact in today’s world,
Dubai’s Metaverse Staretgy stands
to be essential for the nation to
realize its goal of becoming one
of the leading economies for the
metaverse and a hub for the
global community.
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SUMMER GETAWAYS
5
Top Hotels To
Explore This
Holidays
Indecisive about your summer
getaway plans? Swap the hassle of
airline check-ins and fluctuating
foreign exchange rates for a
staycation in the UAE instead. Home
to some of the world’s luxurious hotel
brands, you’ll be tempted to stay.
Yas Viceroy
Hotel,
Abu Dhabi
If you love living life on the fast
line, the Yas Viceroy Hotel Abu
Dhabi is the place to be. This
well-sculptured architectural
genius has remained the top
attraction of Abu Dhabi’s Yas
Island. The Yas Viceroy Hotel
features two pools, a fitness
centre, a luxury spa with nine
treatment rooms, and a genderallocated
steam room.
JA Jebel Ali
Beach Hotel,
Dubai
If you’re looking for a quiet escape
in the middle of the city, look no
further, because the JA Jebel
Ali Beach Hotel has it all. This
hotel holds 231 rooms and suites
overlooking the ocean, garden and
golf course with 12 dining options.
Not to mention a theme park and
an outlet mall nearby. You’ve got all
you need to keep you entertained
this summer.
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Address
Fountain Views,
Dubai
A family-friendly stay in the heart
of Downtown Dubai, check-in at
Address Fountain Views before
August 31 and when you book
one family room, you’ll get 50 per
cent off the second room. At the
property, you can enjoy plush
spa facilities, a beautiful infinity
pool, kids’ club and Address’
signature all-day dining venue, The
Restaurant.
Raffles
the Palm,
Dubai
Anantara Sir
Bani Yas Island
Resorts,
Abu Dhabi
For a stay that combines rustic nature,
crystal clear water and abundant
wildlife, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island is
an ideal getaway for retreating from the
city. There’s a trio of Anantara resorts to
choose from: stay at Anantara Al Yamm
Villa Resort in a beautiful beach setting
or opt for Anantara Al Sahel Villa Resort
amidst Arabian Wildlife Park or Anantara
Desert Islands Hotel Resort & Spa.
Families looking to make the most
of the summer holidays can escape
to the lavish Raffles The Palm
Dubai for a summer staycation that
packs a punch. You’ll get instantly
upgrade to the next room category,
a Dhs150 credit to redeem at the
pampering spa, complimentary
half-board upgrade with a choice of
lunch or dinner alongside a lavish
breakfast spread, plus around-theclock
butler service.
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Scenic
Views
by Rusheel Sareen
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“Being an absolute empath, I try to channel the profound emotions I
feel in life into my art with the intent of invoking positive feelings in others”
says Rusheel.
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Rusheel Sareen is an
Australia based Indian
Artist. As an artist and
an absolute empath
Rusheel truly believes
in the statement that art is not
always supposed to look nice but
it is supposed to make you feel
something. “Being an absolute
empath, I try to channel the profound
emotions I feel in life into my art with
the intent of invoking positive feelings
in others” says Rusheel.
This is also why she sometimes
combines her art process with
soulful music to enhance this sense
of feeling. Empaths will know, being
one can be mentally and emotionally
tiring says the artist. Creating art for
her is a way to release the absorbed
energy, the mental turmoil which
comes from feeling things too
profoundly.
Although, being an empath
also has many positives. It lets
you experience high levels of
compassion, consideration, loyalty
and understanding towards others
and situations. Therefore, when she
creates art, she tries to channel these
positive emotions I go through in life
into the process of creating thereby
embracing her sensitivity. “If I am
going to feel something so deeply,
why not let it be empowering and
have a positive impact on myself and
others” says Rusheel.
For this reason, the biggest reward
for me is when people say my
artworks/process videos make them
feel something, most often it is love,
patience, freedom, and nostalgia
states the artist. She also believes
that art is not only something she
loves to practice but something
she needs to practice to thrive in
life. Even though she is a full time
Senior Data Analyst at a renowned
telecommunications and technology
company, she makes sure she has
time to create.
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“If I am going to
feel something so
deeply, why not let
it be empowering
and have a positive
impact on myself
and others” says
Rusheel.
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SUMMER RETREATS
Fun &
Unusual
Need help planning your trip this
summer vacay? Looking for fun
and unforgettable things to do in
Dubai? Continue reading to explore
Things To Do
entertainment opportunities and
exclusive experiences.
This Summer
Swim with sharks at Dubai
Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Situated on the main floor of
the sprawling Dubai Mall, Dubai
Aquarium houses a 10-million-liter
water tank full of over 33,000 diverse
aquatic animals including one of the
world’s most giant crocodiles.
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Hold on for your life with a 4×4 dune bashing adventure
End the day in a more relaxing fashion by indulging in a sumptuous barbecue buffet and refreshing drinks.
Experience and partake in traditional Bedouin activities such as belly dancing, fire dancing and falconry.
Soar above the desert in a hot air balloon
Soar over the radiant orange Dubai desert at sunrise
in a hot air balloon, an activity that manages to be
simultaneously relaxing and exhilarating. Flights include
a hearty breakfast and open-air transport in vintage
Land Rovers.
Take a helicopter flight over the city
While harborside views are special, there’s no
perspective more impressive than that of a bird’s-eye view.
During your once-in-a-lifetime helicopter experience, you’ll
soar over incredible landmarks
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EVENTS
Art Beyond
Boundaries'22
A virtual art exhibition
of its kind
The Art Beyond
Boundaries" is a reflection
of the current shifts
happening in the art
world. One of the largest
and first virtual art exhibitions of its
kind. The exhibition brings together
enthusiasts worldwide to exhibit
their work and reshape how art is
presented.
As a year of technological
shifts, 2022 changed the art and
metaverse industries with new
trends, synergies, and key players.
Creatives increasingly understand
the importance of collaboration,
going beyond the obvious, and
using new media in their work, such
as AR, VR, NFTs, etc.
The exhibition aims to showcase
some of the best works by creative
individuals across the globe. The
theme of the artworks that will
be presented includes different
forms of art such as abstract,
contemporary, sculptors, murals,
mixed media, and much more.
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Artists from across the globe will be
a part of the event.
This edition will be open for
public viewing from the 31st of
July, 2022. “We strongly believe
in working as a community with
all the talented and extremely
creative pool of artists, art galleries,
curators, and companies and
building a strong ecosystem of
growth,” said a spokesperson from
Artoze.
Every participant is to be honored
with an internally acclaimed
certificate of participation. The
virtual gallery will showcase the
selected works for an endless
period. For those willing to
participate, the applications are live
on their website.
With the advent of Web3 and
acceptance of virtual assets as
an intrinsic part of the current
economy, exhibitions of this kind
act as catalysts to amplify the
movement. Virtually held exhibitions
of this kind enable artists to
participate beyond any boundaries.
Artists can be a part of it from any
part of the world.
This has also made it easy for
collectors and enthusiasts to gain
access to acclaimed art pieces
from all genres of artists from
across the world.
“Thank you for another
opportunity. Indeed, we all heard
that art has no boundaries and
most creative communities out
there thrive for such an opportunity
to showcase their work and reach
many with it. Organizers like artoze
always come up with ideas and
help the artist community-based
in the UAE. I feel great to be a
part of such an event where the
largest viewership is expected and
I want to thank the artoze team
for helping me reach my artwork
out there where I didn’t expect to
reach as an individual. For a fulltime
medical professional like me
and many others like me out there,
organizations like artoze always
bring a unique opportunity to let
others know about our other side of
the story. I really feel humbled and
honored to be a part of yet another
extraordinary event, I wish the best
for all my fellow artists out there.”
Says Dr. Ajit Gadekar.
“I am honored to be a part of Art
Beyond Boundaries. I am excited
to be participating in the largest
virtual exhibition of its kind and to
be sharing the platform with an
eclectic mix of artists showcasing
their unique pieces of art." Says
Dr. Rezvan Khedri.
" The Art Beyond
Boundaries is a
reflection
of the current shifts
happening in the art
world. The exhibition
aims to showcase some
of the best works by
creative individuals
across the globe.
“Looking forward to an array of
creative artworks as Artoze Gallery
has given us a wonderful platform
for all the artists to showcase our
talents to the world. Truly as the
name suggests, it breaks all the
barriers and gives us a chance to
get to know and learn from diverse
artists,” Says Maria Komal Abie.
If you are an artist and would like
to get your artwork on display at
Art Beyond Boundaries. Register
yourselves using the following link
https://artoze.com/ or
WhatsApp at: +971 50 537 0469
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COVER ARTIST
The World
Around Us
By Igor Dubovoy
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“I love to travel and in my works, I reflect the beauty of the world
around us” says Igor.
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The artist was born in 1972,
Moscow, the capital of
Russia. He still lives and
works there. His paintings
are characterized by the
presence of light and their realist
quality, transporting the viewer to
different parts of the world. “I have no
special education in Art, but it does
not prevent me from loving art”
says Igor.
A great number of his paintings
have scattered around the world
and settled in private collections in
England, America, Australia and
Europe. Igor has participated in
various exhibitions including 2018 Art
Life international Art Festival Moscow
and 2018 Exhibition in Museum of
Russian Art. NY. USA. After the
International Exhibition of Watercolors
in Fabriano, Italy, his work was
selected for the Fabriano Watercolor
Museum.
In the artist’s opinion the attitude
to watercolor painting, has
immensely changed recently. Igor
uses special watercolor paper of
leading European manufacturers
for his works. The artist depicts the
world around us in an exceptionally
beautiful manner with his artworks
that are usually oil painting or
watercolours.
His work can make people teleport
from where they are to where they
see in an instant. His works are
focused on portraying the beauty of
everyday places that we fail to
notice normally.
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PICTURE STORY
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ART NEWS
London exhibition to examine
surrealism’s
influence on design
Surrealism is the
representation of a
thought or an object as
seen and understood
by its creator. It is a
20th-century art style born from
the horrors of the first world war, as
artists began to explore and express
the subconscious mind. The art
movement saw its golden days
between the 1920s and the 1960s,
after which the decline set in as
original surrealists split into factions
with different perspectives on the
role of their art in society. Surrealists
aim to celebrate abstract realism,
an offbeat approach to art. With the
onset of the second world war, a
new wave of individualism usurped
surrealism from its place in the
artistic community.
Now, at the Design Museum in
west London, Objects of Desire:
Surrealism and Design 1924 - Today
sets out to bring this art form to the
modern date. This exhibition, set
to open on the 14th of October will
relive surrealism’s influence on the
way the design world welcomed
a revolution in art and design
ranging from the decorative arts and
furniture to more diverse creative
elements such as interior, fashion,
and photography and film making.
The collection will have
the visitors witness
the works of other
contemporaries such
as Marcel Duchamp,
Man Ray, Leonora
Carrington, Sarah Lucas,
musician Björk and
fashion photographer
Tim Walker. All in all,
the displays will belong
to the last 50 years of
surrealism.
The exhibition will also see the
display of 350 objects including
artworks by Dali, surrealism’s bestknown
artist. The collection will
have the visitors witness the works
of other contemporaries such as
Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, Leonora
Carrington, Sarah Lucas, musician
Björk and fashion photographer
Tim Walker. All in all, the displays
will belong to the last 50 years of
surrealism.
Surrealists developed unique
techniques to explore the theme
through photography. Man Ray
and Maurice Tabard dabbled in
automatic writing, double exposure,
and montages to express their
perspectives. Numerous others
used rotations of the lenses to
capture unique and different lines of
sight to develop ‘surreal’ images.
The 350 exhibits will begin from
surrealism’s early days in the 1920s
and seek to understand its influence
on daily objects. Namely Gae
Aulenti’s Tour, a glass table for four
supported by four bicycle wheels.
On that tangent, Sella, a bicycle
saddle/seat mounted on a post that
extends from a hemispherical base
created by the brothers Achille and
Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, blurs the
distinction between furniture and art.
This exhibition aims to showcase
that surrealism is “still alive and
well and that it (surrealism) never
went away”, as said by the curator
of the exhibition Kathryn Johnson.
Surrealism originated from the
survivors of the horrors of the
20th century, world wars, and
influenza pandemic and art were a
balancing agent away from these
horrors. “Today, in the context of
dizzying technological change,
war, and another global pandemic,
surrealism’s spirit feels more alive
than ever in contemporary design,”
says Kathryn as it drives home the
very reason art exists… to give
meaning when words fail.
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EVENTS
Consulate General of India,
Dubai announces Divya Chakra 2022
as a part of it’s celebration of
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
On the auspicious
occasion of the 75th
Independence of India,
The Consulate General
of India, Dubai, announces
‘Divya Chakra 2022', an event to
celebrate the spirit of harmony,
togetherness, and cultural diversity
of India.
This exemplary event, organized
by Artoze gallery and exhibitions,
one of the leading virtual art
galleries, will be hosted on the 20th
of August, 2022, Saturday in the
Consulate General of India, Dubai.
The auditorium will be glorified
with amazing art exhibits from
artists of different nationalities.
Artworks of different genres,
including abstract, modernistic,
paintings, illustrations, and
watercolors, will be displayed. An
exciting LIVE art performance with
the theme of Indian culture and
heritage will be one of the exciting
highlights of the event.
“With this event, we want
to make those missing the
Independence celebration feel
at home and promote the spirit
of India while uniting everyone
beyond all boundaries.” says a
spokesperson from Artoze.
“India is a land of contrasts and
collaborating with Artoze to
commemorate the 75th Independence
of the nation by displaying my
artworks that ameliorate patriotism
brings immense joy to me” says
Parisa Keramati, a participating
artist.
“It is a great pleasure to be a
part of this Independence event
and have the opportunity to
enjoy the true spirit of Indian
Independence Day
in the UAE,” says
Sumedha Randev Goel, a
participating artist.
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The event includes several other activities, such as live musical and dance performances, panel discussions on the
artistic excellence of India and the UAE as a hub for business prosperity, live rangoli, and an ‘Azadi Trivia’.
Another key highlight of the event is the Digital Tribute, inviting all to participate in the 75th Independence Day
commemoration by paying tribute to the martyrs with messages, strengthening the thought that the person may not be
there but their ideas live forever.
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“Divya Chakra 2022 is a true celebration of the culturally
diverse spirit of India. This event, under Azadi ka Amrit
Mahotsav celebrations comprises of many different aspects
of the rich art and heritage of India, wherein artists
from different nationalities would be participating. As a
part of this initiative, we are also launching a virtual
art gallery to allow artists from across the globe to
be a part of this historic celebration. We are also
inviting people to send across digital tributes
for the martyrs which would be displayed on
screens at the event in their memory. We are
glad to collaborate in this event marking
the joyous occasion of 75 years of India’s
Independence”
Tadu Mamu, Consul,
Consulate General of India in Dubai
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INDIAN ARTIST
Gond Art
By Neha Sahai
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“I paint a whimsical world not to escape reality but to be able to live in
it” says Neha.
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Neha Sahai is a 36-yearold
Indian artist who
paints whimsical world
of wildflowers, forests,
and love stories. Her
artworks based on love stories
portray a whole story of such as a
fish falling in love with a bird or a
moth falling for a moon.
She is a self-taught artist with a
design degree, Neha started
her journey of painting
three years ago. Her
painting journey began
when realizing she has
many stories to be told.
“What could be a better
medium than colors to
express emotions”
says Neha, colours
are something that
has fascinated
her for as
long as she
remembered.
Though her take on art is quite
modern but her approach is rooted
in her culture. Neha’s works are
inspired from a tribal art form -
“Gond art” where art tells a folklore
and is articulated with different
strokes of lines and dots. The bold
use of colors in her artwork is also
something very indigenous to her
culture.
Her artwork depicts unhurried,
laid-back, non-mechanized
world. It relates to an era
where greater joys could
be found in smaller things,
like the smell of the earth,
the beauty of wildflowers, the
sound of laughter, the light of
stars and the feeling of
being wild and free.
“I paint a whimsical
world not to escape
reality but to be
able to live in
it” says Neha.
She cherishes
“What could be a
better medium than
colors to express
emotions”
says Neha
her childhood memories of living
amongst the tree and wishes the
future generations could cherish
it too. All the proceeds from her
artwork goes to planting trees, so
no other soul cries over a leafless
tree.
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CULINARY ARTS
Art of Cooking
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Imagine the moment you know
how much coffee is the right
amount or the time when you
know how many tablespoons
of sugar are the right amount
for your lemonade. Imagine every
time what you ate transported you
to a heavenly place, standing on
beautiful flavors. That, my reader, is
the power of the art of cooking.
The influence of art into the world
of cooking is worth mentioning.
Art to all of us is seeing a wild yet
disciplined medley of colors that
inspire us to dream, imagine and
live in the moment. As many of you
would agree, good food gives us a
sense of peace and contentment
that is so rare in our daily hubbub
of life. Food too is a moment of
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eat with our
eyes as much with our
mouth, a cook does not
just use science to compose
tasty dishes for their guests
but ensures that the food
is visually pleasing to
the eyes.
flavors, the correct brushstrokescondiments,
and presenting the
feast.
There you are! The silver lining
that lets us know that art goes
beyond the boundaries of the
canvas. Art dominates everything
that we do to harness the creativity
inside us. Exploring the culinary
arts helps us to understand that
food is not just something that we
eat when we feel hungry but is also
something that we identify with
throughout time.
We eat with our eyes as much
with our mouth, a cook does not
just use science to compose tasty
dishes for their guests but ensures
that the food is visually pleasing
to the eyes. Visually pleasing is
the aspect of defining food, and
hence comfortably helps us realize
that cooking is an art. Cooking is
an art, for it measures passion.
Our eyes do that job for us. When
Gordon Ramsay filets a salmon
in front of you, sears it perfectly,
and presents it to you in the most
visually appealing way. Culinary
arts is the act of preparing,
cooking, and presenting food in the
form of meals rather than desserts
or bread. Those who practice the
culinary arts are the chefs or cooks.
As an expert, one must know food
sciences, nutrition, and diet to
prepare meals that are visually
pleasing and tasty to the palate.
Seeing is believing and art has
the ability to create something that
demands your attention, respect,
and imagination. Cooking is an
extension of what we call art. The
culinarians of the likes of Gordon
Ramsay, Wolfgang Puck, Guy Fieri,
Giada De Laurentiis, Rachael Ray,
Alex Guarnaschelli, and many more
are disciplined artists that have
used ingredients from our kitchens
to compose brilliant paintings on
their choice of canvas, your plate.
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Classical Paintings
By Ken Goshen
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“My passion is bringing together traditional techniques and a contemporary
outlook.” Says Ken.
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Ken Goshen is an NYCbased
artist and educator
with a background in
classical painting and
printmaking. “My passion
is bringing together traditional
techniques and a contemporary
outlook.” Says Ken Goshen. His
art explores the gap between
conceptualized pictorial visions, and
experiential sensory inputs. His work
brings together traditional techniques
and a contemporary outlook--evoking
both a sense of nostalgia and an
exhilaration of the unexplored.
Goshen started his art education
in his teens, studying at various
institutions in both Israel and New
York. He is an alumnus of the
Classical Drawing and Painting
Master Class program at Hatahana
Studio for Figurative Drawing and
Painting (2010 – 2013, Tel Aviv). He
earned his BFA (with honors) in Fine
Arts with a minor in Printmaking from
Parsons School of Design (2013 –
2017, NYC). Goshen works and lives
in NY, and teaches painting and
drawing to over 700 students from all
over the world.
“Understand that every painting
is abstract, no matter how
representational it is. Even the
most realistic portrait is composed
of shapes and colors” says Ken.
When he was 5 Ken used to draw
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for
hours every day. In retrospect,
it’s very appropriate that they are
named after Renaissance artists. He
transitioned from an illustrative style
in his teens, to a classical style in his
20s, and these days abstraction and
eclecticism are gradually making
their way into his work.
“Understand that
every painting is
abstract, no matter how
representational it is.
Even the most realistic
portrait is composed of
shapes and colors”
says Ken
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7SUMMER BRUNCHES
Brunch Deals
To Munch On
This Summer
In Dubai, we just can’t get enough of brunch.
Luckily, we’ve got the whole summer full
of weekends to fill with fabulous brunches.
We’ve scoured high and low to find the best
brunches in Dubai that are on offer each
week, ranging from budget options right up
to the very best of the best.
24TH ST. WORLD STREET FOOD
RESTAURANT
Featuring more than 50 dishes from around the world, live
cooking stations with stunning views of Burj Khalifa for the
entire family, of all ages to enjoy.
BUFFALO WINGS & RINGS
A lively brunch with all-you-can-eat US fare? Count us
in. With the option to indulge at one of two places in the
city this is one fun-filled and yummy brunch that you and
your pals don’t want to skip.
FLAVOURS ON TWO
Perfect for family and friends, the Saturday Brunch
can entertain everyone with an eclectic range of
starters, mains, desserts and drinks.
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SUMMER BRUNCHES
GEALES
This family-friendly brunch features a set menu of classic
British dishes while the little ones are kept entertained
with plenty of fun activities like face painting, arts and
crafts, a bouncy castle and more.
IKIGAI
Love Japanese food? Kick off the weekend at Ikigai’s Japaneseinspired
brunch every Saturday. Highlights include Ikigai shrimp
pops, wok fried ramen, miso grilled chicken, robatayaki salmon
and chocolate cookie sando. Plus, Mais Musica providing tunes
and entertainment.
LA TABLITA
Enjoy a Saturday afternoon of tacos, enchiladas, fajitas
and more paired with free-flowing Mexican mixed drinks
at this relaxed Latin American brunch.
LARTE
Looking for a family-friendly weekend dining option? Head
down to this Studio City spot and enjoy a spread of delicious
Italian classics. Fun activities like face painting and mascot will
keep the little ones entertained.
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ART NEWS
Meet Sarah Brahim, the Saudi artist that
combines dance with visual arts
Saudi artist Sarah
Brahim is making
waves with her
multidisciplinary
collaborative work.
Ahead of her show at
the Lyon Biennale
in September, the
Riyadh-based
choreographer,
dancer and artist
discussed her
contemporary
art. Brahim, 30,
has studied
dance since she
was just three
years old, an
education that
she says was
a fundamental
preparation for
her career as
visual artist.
“My
background in dance allowed me to
study the body in space, the body in
motion and experiences of the body
how the body fits into architecture,
into music and into silence,” says
the artist. Sarah calls herself a
performance and visual artist. She
studied, choreographed, performed,
and taught jazz, contemporary,
ballet, and tap dance.
The artist has explored themes
of loss, identity, borders, veiling,
migration, the experiences of
women of color and those of
individuals living a transnational
existence. Brahim has shown her
work around the world, including
in Italy, Saudi Arabia, the US, and
the UK. In her most recent work,
“Soft Machines/Far Away Engines”
curated in 2021, commissioned
for the first Diriyah Contemporary
Biennale in Riyadh, screens showed
individuals interacting with each
other, moving, intertwining and
embracing.
The way Brahim worked with
the technological framework that
brought her work to the viewer, in
addition to her sensitivity to how
the body is used to present ideas,
thoughts and emotion, revealed
a singular vision of a world that
is both intimately and ethereally
interconnected.
In the coming months, Brahim
will show the same work at the
Lyon Biennale, taking place from
September 14 until December 31,
which was originally slated to open
in 2021. The pandemic-postponed
edition, curated this year by duo
Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, who
have long worked with artists from
the Arab world, tackles the idea of
fragility. Sarah’s cyanotypes will also
be displayed at different museums
in Lyon.
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SPECIAL DAYS
World Senior Citizen's Day
The 21st of August is
designated as World
Senior Citizen's Day each
year. This day honors all
elderly adults and attempts
to raise awareness about aging
poorly and elder abuse. On this
day, we also honor and recognize
the role that seniors have played in
advancing society.
The history of the World Senior
Citizen's Day dates back to 1988. It
was officially founded by the former
President of the United States
of America, Ronald Reagan. He
had signed on August 19, 1988,
the promulgation of 5847, which
appeared on 21 August as National
Day of the Third Age.
Senior citizens may find it
difficult to keep up with all the new
technologies accessible in the
"This day honors all elderly adults and attempts to
raise awareness about aging poorly and elder abuse.
On this day, we also honor and recognize the role that
seniors have played in advancing society."
digital age. We are surrounded
by digital devices, whether they
are laptops, tablets, banking
machines, smartphones, or social
media. Seniors should therefore
learn how to take full use of these
technological improvements.
Senior citizens in India deal with
a variety of issues on a daily basis,
including forgetting where they
are going, receiving money late,
and losing contact with any distant
relatives. Nevertheless, we can
accomplish these tasks with only our
iPhones. The younger generation
of the society must therefore assist
them in adjusting to these changes,
keeping up with them, and leading
happy lives.
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PICTURE STORY
PHOTO BY LING TANG ON UNSPLASH
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ART NEWS
Heart Surgery inspires art for central
Queensland artist Gwyneth Terri Lewis.
Central Queensland artist
Gwyneth Terri Lewis’s
experience with open
heart surgery inspired
the latest exhibition
‘Road to Recovery’ at Fig Tree
Galleries in Yeppoon and has
already encouraged at least one
art lover to take her heart health
seriously.
The exhibition came together
while Gwyneth was waiting to have
surgery and charts her physical and
psychological journey through one
of the most distressing times of her
life.
“This exhibition documents my
artistic journey throughout this
experience,” Gwyneth said. She
was waiting to have her open-heart
surgery, being a compulsive artist,
she wasn’t going to let how bad she
was feeling get in the way of being
creative.
“I kept a visual diary that was
inspired by what I was experiencing
each day including medical
procedures, my body and my
emotions. Each abstract artwork
represents a time capsule of the
impact my surgery had on my life
and my artwork” says the artist. The
one thing that she could not wait to
get back to after my surgery was of
course her art.
“While each artwork has its own
story, the body of work elicits an
emotional response to my feelings
and thoughts about before, during
and after my surgery.” Gwyneth said
during the first couple of days of
the exhibition she came across an
art lover who had forgotten to bring
her glasses, it would be one act that
may well have saved that ladies life.
Gwyneth said awareness of
women’s heart health is clearly a
topic very close to her own heart.
“Women tend to have different
symptoms than men. There can be
a shortness of breath, pain between
the shoulder blades, tiredness,
fatigue, palpitations and heartburn,”
Gwyneth said. The artist said she
hopes to take the exhibition to
her hometown in Gladstone next
where she wants to send the same
message of looking after your
heart health to as many people as
possible.
Having begun her artistic journey
in her teens using the ground,
leaves, rocks, pavement and things
like feathers to make patterns due
to a lack of money for art supplies
in her family, Gwyneth was inspired
in year 8 at high school by a
dedicated teacher who was the first
to introduce her to painting.
She said that very teacher even
purchased a couple of Gwyneth’s
paintings which enabled her to
purchase some art supplies to work
with at home.
“I began painting nature and
birds. When I was young, I didn’t
like abstract art at all, I didn’t
understand it, now it is my passion
and my obsession,” she said.
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Graphite &
Charcoal Art
By Oumaima Choua
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“It’s important to challenge yourself in order to keep growing learning and
improving” says Oumaima
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Oumaima Choua is a
self-taught artist born in
Netherlands. The artist
comes from a Moroccan
heritage and she was
born in 1997. Her hyperrealistic
portraits explore the psychology of
her subjects by portraying them on
large canvasses.
The artist has crafted her style
over many years, experimenting with
shapes, textures, tones and different
things using her preferred medium
of graphite and charcoal. Oumaima
uses her large scale works to evoke
the emotions, thoughts and feelings
of her subjects whilst capturing the
essence of human experience. “It’s
important to challenge yourself in
order to keep growing learning and
improving” says Oumaima.
Her striking use of light tone to
immortalize the figures in her work
gives the artwork an ethereal quality.
Often bare skinned and in dramatic
poses, each work tells a story of not
only the creative process but also
the artist’s own connection with the
figures she recreates.
Oumaima Choua describes that
drawing has been a part of her whole
life. As a curious and observant
youngster, she loved to explore the
colours and shapes found in her
surroundings owing to which her
imagination would run wild on the
blank pages. “When I draw, I lose
track of time. And that’s one of the
many reasons why I’m in love with
what I do” says Oumaima. Her works
are a limitless space in which she
expresses her freedom and creativity,
giving people stories and worlds
where they can project their own
experiences.
As she continues to perfect her
style, Oumaima has already debuted
her work at the International Art Fair
“When I draw, I lose
track of time. And
that’s one of the many
reasons why I’m in
love with what I do”
says Oumaima.
2021 in the Van Gogh Gallery, Austria
and Select Art 2022 with WOC in
Chania, Greece. Still based in the
Netherlands, when the artist is not
drawing, she enjoys keeping fit,
reading books, and creating content
for her fans on social media.
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EVENTS
A Musical Extravaganza
By Salim Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant,
Salman Ali, Bhumi Trivedi And Raj Pandit
Bollywood composers
Salim-Sulaiman along
with Salman Ali, Bhoomi
Trivedi and Raj Pandit
got Dubai dancing
to their tunes with the Musical
Extravaganza.
There were moments of high and
unchecked, raw emotion as the
duo’s sublime melodies drew a
standing ovation and a thunderous
applause that resonated around
the packed auditorium. The singers
returned to Duabi stage after two
years as a duo.
Salim-Sulaiman were electrifying
in their efforts to keep the energy
flowing with their arsenal of
memorable music, coupled with
powerful performances by singers
Raj Pandit, Salman Ali and Bhoomi
Trivedi.
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EVENTS
Capturing the attention of a live
audience for close to three hours
requires just the right mix of soulful
music and machination, with Salim
setting the tone at the very start of
the concert by belting out one of
his biggest hits. Trivedi soon had
her moment to shine, crooning her
biggest hit.
As we slipped into the second
hour of the performances, Salman
Ali the Indian Idol winner was
brought out for his debut act in
Dubai, with his powerful vocals
elevating the mood of the night.
As the mood distinctly changed in
the arena, it was time to celebrate
some inspiring Sufi Qawwali.
As the minutes ticked by,
knowing that the night was now
heading towards its final act, Salim
and Sulaiman wasted no time in
bringing out their star singers for
medley that electrified the night.
Here were five award-winning
performers, united in talent and
their love for melodies, doing what
they do best, reveling in the magic
of music.
As the night came to an end of
the PME organized concert, it was
with a musical high that many in the
audience will take back with them
as a memory to be cherished in
years to come.
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ART NEWS
Abu Dhabi’s
Etihad Airways
unveils first NFT collection.
UAE’s national carrier
Etihad Airways has
announced the
upcoming release of the
airline’s first non-fungible
token (NFT) collection.
The collection, known as
EY-ZERO1, features 10 3D aircraft
models, each showcasing a
unique Etihad Airways Boeing 787
Dreamliner livery.
A total of 2003 limited-edition
collectibles, symbolising the
year when Etihad Airways was
established, went on sale on July
21 2022. The collectibles include
Etihad’s Manchester City FC and
Greenliner-themed aircraft,
among others.
“We’re excited to launch our first
NFT collection, EY-ZERO1, which
not only offers collectors, aviation
“As well as recognising
the artistic value of
our aircraft liveries,
our NFT collection has
been designed to be
as efficient as possible
and support our wider
sustainability and
decarbonisation efforts
at Etihad Airways,”
added Douglas.
enthusiasts and travellers a unique
work of art, but provides real-world
travel and lifestyle benefits with
Etihad Airways,” said Tony Douglas,
group chief executive officer,
Etihad Aviation Group. “NFTs and
other metaverse technologies are
revolutionising the digital economy,
and we are proud to be one of the
first airlines in the world to explore
their potential to provide additional
utility for our customers.”
Purchasing an NFT will give
owners immediate Etihad Guest
Silver tier membership for one
year, with 10 NFT holders winning
complimentary flight tickets with the
carrier. Owners will also be given
advance access to the airline’s
upcoming NFT collections as well as
future metaverse products.
The airline gave away 20 NFTs to
people who pre-registered on July
16 2022. Each NFT is priced at $349
plus tax on etihad.arcube.io, and
the sale will close on August 18 at
6pm local time. The NFTs will also
be available to purchase through
the Etihad Guest Reward Shop,
enabling the airline’s 7 million loyalty
programme members to redeem
their Etihad Guest Miles to acquire
an NFT.
EY-ZERO1 is set to be minted on
the Polygon blockchain, and Etihad
Airways will be partnering with
Aerial.is to track the CO2 emissions
of the NFTs. The airline will allocate
all proceeds from the collection to
purchase sustainable aviation fuel in
2022.
“As well as recognising the artistic
value of our aircraft liveries, our
NFT collection has been designed
to be as efficient as possible and
support our wider sustainability and
decarbonisation efforts at Etihad
Airways,” added Douglas.
Dubai carrier Emirates also
announced in April that it will
launch NFTs and experiences in
the metaverse for its customers and
employees.
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SPECIAL DAYS
International Youth Day
International Youth Day is an awareness
day designated by the United Nations. The purpose
of the day is to draw attention to a given set of
cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first
IYD was observed on 12 August, 2000.
International Youth Day is observed annually
on August 12th. It is meant as an opportunity for
governments and others to draw attention to youth
issues worldwide. During IYD, concerts, workshops,
cultural events, and meetings involving national and
local government officials and youth organizations take
place around the world. IYD was designated by the
United Nations in 1999.
International Youth Day's Slogan for 2014 was Youth
and Mental Health. For 2015, it was Youth and Civic
Engagement. The theme of the 2016 International Youth
Day was “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and
Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production.
For 2017, the theme of IYD is "Youth Building Peace".
The theme for IYD 2018 was "Safe Spaces for Youth". In
this way it will go on which recognises the contributions
of young people to preventing conflict, supporting
inclusion, social justice, and sustain peace. For 2019,
the theme of IYD was "Transforming education" to make
education inclusive and accessible for all youth. And
for 2020, the theme of IYD was "Youth Engagement
for Global Action". The theme for 2021 IYD was
"Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for
Human and Planetary Health".
The objective of this year’s International Youth Day
theme, Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a World
for All Ages, is to amplify the message that action is
needed across all generations to achieve the SDGs
and leave no one behind.
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ART INFLUENCE
How Arts &
Culture Can Serve
As A Force For
Social Change
Today's artists have a
strong commitment to
making art that transforms
how we see the world
and addresses important
societal challenges. Others are
investigating new kinds of "social
practice" that involve communities
in a participatory dialogue, while
some artists employ traditional
forms of art to create work that
comments on, responds to, or
pushes for the need for change.
By transforming attitudes,
imparting ideals, and interpreting
events across space and time,
art has an impact on society.
According to research, art has an
impact on one's core self.
The arts—including painting,
sculpture, music, writing, and other
forms—are sometimes seen as the
repository of a society's cultural
memory. Art maintains what factbased
historical records are unable
to do: the experience of living in a
certain location at a specific time.
In this way, art is a form of
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communication that uses visuals,
sounds, and tales to connect
people from many eras and cultural
backgrounds. Often, art serves as
a catalyst for social change. It can
give those who are marginalized
a voice. A book, movie, or song
can stir up people's emotions and
motivate them to come together.
In addition to satisfying our desire
for self-expression and fulfillment,
art is also profitable. Many
people work in the production,
administration, and dissemination
of art.
The realm of social
entrepreneurship and the
world of art both require more
of the other. Since launching
the Centered-Self cooperation
in 2020, the World Economic
Forum's Cultural Leaders network
and the Schwab Foundation for
Social Entrepreneurship have
barely scratched the surface of
how interacting with one another
could result in game-changing
discoveries.
The network of cultural leaders
at the Forum and the community
of top social innovators at the
Schwab Foundation can serve as
examples of people who are using
imagination and storytelling to solve
the world's most pressing issues.
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ARTISTS IN FOCUS
“I like to
visualize the beauty
around us and fix it as
a memory of the moment
for me but also for others
which cannot join me in
such moments” says
Tatyana
Desert landscapes
by Tatyana Graf
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Tatyana Graf is a Russian
artist based in Dubai. She
has been living in Dubai for
the past 20 years. The artist
says that the city’s desert landscapes
and magnificent skyline that changes
colour from time to time makes her
feel like she is part of a fairy tale
every time she looks at it.
“I like to visualize the beauty
around us and fix it as a memory
of the moment for me but also for
others which cannot join me in
such moments” says Tatyana. Her
works are inspired from classical
masters and she has been trained by
classical teachers.
Tatyana has trained herself to do
sculptural art in recent. She has
taken this field to honors the ancient
artists of the Greek and Romans
high times and she considers this
one of her biggest achievements in
recent times. “I try to be as realistic
as possible, still adding an artistic
touch of imagination to my work”
says Tatyana.
She studied at the St. Petersburg
Academy of Arts, one of the oldest
art educational institutions in the
world. In her work, Tatyana adheres
to the principles of continuity of the
best traditions of Russian and
world art.
Her paintings are made in a
classical style and glorify the beauty
of man and the world around
him. Tatyana works a lot in the
open air, filling her canvases with
the freshness of sensations, the
perception of nature at a particular
moment in time.
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ARTISTS IN FOCUS
Gouache art
by Himani Khimji
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Himani Khimji is a UAE based
artist who was born and
raised in South of India,
in Chennai. She graduated with
Bachelor of Science in Visual
Communication. That gave a
chance to have a large exposure to
Visual Arts, Graphics and other
forms of Media like Film and
Photography.
Through her education and work,
she has had the opportunity to live,
study and work in cities like Jaipur,
Mumbai, Muscat, London, Abu
Dhabi. Himani then graduated from
Goldsmiths, University of London,
in Art and Design Education
and now she only practices Art.
However, she is also an educator in
international school settings.
Himani is a visual artist and her
preferred medium is watercolours
and gouache. Although she uses
acrylics, and inks as well, her
work is largely inspired by nature.
“I appreciate and believe that
everything that we are surrounded
by is inspired and comes from
nature” says Himani.
The artist states that the colours
we enjoy, the clean air that we like
to breathe, the freshness that plants
bring into the house or outdoors,
the joy that the flowers bring is all
a part of nature and I appreciate
nature and that is reflected in my
artworks.
Through years of practice, she
has eveloped her own style. “I
ensure that there is some element
of nature in most of my work and
it just comes to me very naturally
appreciate
and believe that
everything that we
are surrounded by is
inspired and comes
from nature” says
Himani
as it truly does inspire me.” Says
Himani. She is a watercolourist,
calligraphist, Himani also does
murals, portraits, and landscapes
with an element of nature that
inspires her and communicates it in
her own style.
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DIGITAL ARTIST
Surrealistic Digital Art Of
Dubai landmarks Wins French
Artist Zak Eazy Fans
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DIGITAL ARTIST
Zak Eazy is a 26-yearold
digital artist out of
Lille, France, inspired by
the renowned Spanish
surrealist Salvador Dalli.
His works of digital sceneries of
the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab.
have garnered attention online with
his surreal take on the architectural
beauty of Dubai’s buildings.
@zakeazy, his Instagram account
received praises for his recent
posts featuring the Dubai
Frame and Atlantis, The Palm.
Eazy also has in the workings
four more artworks featuring the
architectural beauty of Dubai and
its extent of development. He has
sights on the Museum of the Future,
the world’s largest observation wheel
Ain Dubai, the Al Seef neighborhood,
and the Sheikh Zayed Grand
Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
“Through the Dubai Frame, you
can see the old and the new Dubai.
That’s why I used this monument
because it’s an analogy between
life before and after, life before
opportunity, and life after opportunity.
I used dolphins to represent anybody
in the world because there are
opportunities for everyone in Dubai.
No matter your race or color of your
skin, you will manage to swim like a
dolphin in the water if you manage to
take the opportunity.” Says Zak.
His choice of selection is quite
“I love to see reactions
of people because they
interpret the art in their
way. Some view my art
as fantastic and magical,
and some see it as the
apocalypse and life after
human extinction,”
simple. Eazy explains this as he
explains his take on surreal art.
“I love to mix architecture, animals,
and nature in a surrealistic style. I
love to take realistic things and make
it more fantastical. And I love making
the world dreamier and sweeter. I
picked these monuments because
they are best known in Dubai and
I was really impressed by their
architecture.”
Zak began creating art in 2019,
where he started off with adding
a surreal touch to images from his
hometown. His social account is
home to comments and praise for his
vision and approach to digital art.
Right now, Eazy is working towards
his first exhibition.
To any artist, the final prize is to
see how people understand and
perceive your artwork. On that
note, Easy says something that will
resonate with the artist in us all.
“I love to see [the] reactions of
people because they interpret the
art in their way. Some view my art
as fantastic and magical, and some
see it as the apocalypse and life after
human extinction,” he says. “I have
my meaning but people are free to
interpret it according to what they
see, according to their experiences.
And this is what I like the most.”
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Watercolours
by Chien Chung-Wei
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“I do not care much about what the subjects are in reality or photographs, I
just strive to discover, strengthen, abandon, and beautify the intrigue of the
forms I have observed.” Says Chien
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Chien Chung-Wei was
born in 1968 and
earned the master
degree in Fine Arts,
National Taiwan Normal
University. Over the years, he has
won many awards in international
competitions. In addition, he is the
first artist in Taiwan to become a
signature member and Dolphin
Fellowship of the American
Watercolor Society. He now teaches
watercolor in Taiwan and has
been invited to instruct watercolor
workshops worldwide.
The watercolor works of Chien
Chung-Wei appear to embrace
the spirits and temperament of the
Western watercolor masters over
the last two centuries. By age 32,
his works tended to be delicate and
classic and were reminiscent of the
works of William Henry Hunt and
Myles Birket Foster. After that, he
gradually focused on the expression
of the essence of watercolors.
“I do not care much about what
the subjects are in reality or
photographs, I just strive to discover,
strengthen, abandon, and beautify
the intrigue of the forms I have
observed.” Says Chien
“If we compare the various medium
“If we compare the
various medium
characteristics
of watercolor to the
different actors in a
play, then the pictorial
composition would be the
script of the play.”
characteristics of watercolor to
the different actors in a play, then
the pictorial composition would be
the script of the play.” Says Chien.
You can see the spirits of some
great watercolor masters, such as
Thomas Girtin, John Sell Cotman,
J.M.W. Turner, Winslow Homer, John
Singer Sergent, and Edward Seago,
in his works. In the meantime, he
also broke the boundary between
watercolors and oil paints. He
created a series of works using
watercolors and gouache and looked
like the Romantic oil paintings in the
19th century.
Those works totally changed
the conventional impression of
watercolors. His works are temperant
and classic in colors with masterful
brushstrokes, which endow every
character with a rich fullness. He
creates the beauty and intrigue of
form even with ordinary subjects,
and that’s the enchantment of his
watercolors. In the trend of the
contemporary art, Chien Chung-Wei
enjoys the popularity in recent years.
This seems to let us reconsider the
pictorial value of the classic spirit in
painting.
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ART HISTORY
An X-Ray Reveals What May Have Been
Van Gogh’s First-Ever
Self-Portrait
The conservators at the
National Galleries of
Scotland were in for a
surprise as they began
their cataloging process
for the Peasant Woman, painted
by the world-famous Van Gogh.
Conservators found a self-portrait
of Vincent Van Gogh underneath
the oil painting of The Peasant
Woman during a routine X-Ray test.
Art scholars have only far been
aware of his self-portraits as old as
1886, when he moved to Paris and
discovered Impressionism.
The Peasant Woman was painted
in 1885, which indicates the
X-ray findings point to an earlier
composition of a self-portrait by Van
Gogh. The Peasant Woman was
composed above the unfinished
self-portrait, which reminds us of
Van Gogh’s financial struggle as
a starved artist. Analyzing the art
further, it appears to be part of a
group of five other self-depictions,
part of the collection of the Van
Gogh Museum in the Netherlands
that he would go on to compose.
Vincent Willem van Gogh was a
Dutch-born artist credited with the
unique brush style he developed
as he moved to Paris. The choice
of clear brush marks is due to
his impressionistic influence
in his approach to art, which
aptly complements his raw and
emotional theme of works.
This finding has a certain beauty
to it, as this helps us realize
more about the type of life the
artist would have led in the late
19th century. The artist is often
referred to as an excellent artist
in the realistic genre and is wellremembered
for how Impressionism
influenced his works, such as
how the bold usage of colors and
quick brush strokes portrayed
an image of conflicting emotions
and the dynamic movement of the
environment on this canvas.
For instance, The Potato Eaters,
1885, and The Starry Night, 1889,
though there are many more.
Vincent Van Gogh was an
experimental, innovative, and
fearless artist and is one of the
most famous artists that the world
has ever known.
His artistic genius also granted
him the title of a mad artist or a
troubled genius as society grabbed
at anything to make sense of his
unique style that was alien to the
then-existing artist styles of Europe.
Today, the modern world
appreciates Van Gogh, for it
captures real-life scenes, emotions,
and mythological themes with dark
and solemn colors.
His works belonged to different
artistic approaches, running from
Impressionism to Pointillism to
Expressionism.
Now, with Van Gogh’s
immense contribution to French
Impressionism and his unique style
that led to art that spoke volumes
through brushwork, it becomes
vital to understand his style before
his visit to Paris. Conservators
must now delicately separate the
adhesive and cardboard to retrieve
the hidden self-portrait behind the
Peasant Woman.
Vincent Van Gogh was unknown
during his lifetime. Today, he is
regarded as one of the world’s
most famous and loved artists for
his genius. This discovery adds
another dimension to the artist's life,
who was ahead of his time.
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SPECIAL DAYS
World
Photography
Day
The yearly celebration of
the art, craft, science, and
history of photography
is known as World
Photography Day. This
year’s World Photography Day will
occur on August 19, 2022, on a
Friday.
On August 19, 2010, the
first World Photography Day
was celebrated. On this day,
approximately 270 photographers
uploaded their images to an
international web collection. The
online gallery was seen by visitors
from more than 100 nations. The
first-ever World Photography
Day was commemorated on this
occasion. The day is celebrated
on August 19th since that was
the day in 1839 when the French
government bought the patent
for the Daguerreotype method.
The Daguerreotype method
was introduced, and the French
government referred to it as a free
gift to the world.
The earliest known instance of
photography is from 1839. The
Daguerreotype procedure was then
announced by the French Academy
of Sciences. The procedure allowed
for the creation of an extremely
detailed image on a copper sheet.
The procedure did not involve the
use of a negative and involved
coating the sheet with a thin layer of
silver. It became the first technique
for making a camera image
permanent.
World Photography Day 2022
will have the subject "Pandemic
lockdown through the lens."
However, individuals are urged to
take Selfies and post them to social
media accounts with the hashtag
"World Photography Day."
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5PHOTOGRAPHERS DAY 2022
Historical Women
Photographers
Who Were Ahead
Of Their Time
Nearly 200 years ago, two new methods of
image-making debuted within weeks of each
other in 1839: the daguerreotype, directpositive
photographs where images were
burned directly onto silver-plated copper
plate, in France and the calotype, the original
photographic negative in the form of silver
chloride–sensitized paper, in England.
Together, their inventions by men who held the patents and usually also restricted access to the equipment
necessary to make them hail the inception of photography.
Nonetheless, women have been professional photographers and among the medium’s fiercest innovators since
its invention, though, their names, contributions, and work tend to be lesser known, like Bertha Beckman,
famous for being the first-ever professional woman photographer.
Below, a look at seven groundbreaking women photographers whose work is seeing renewed exposure.
BERNARDINE CAROLINE THÉODORA
HIRZA LEJEUNE
Lejeune’s role in creating photographs, by fixing images onto silvered copper
plates, wasn’t easy to discover, as her works weren’t directly attributed to
her by name. She worked under the name of the studio that she cofounded
with her husband, Jean Louis Bargignac. It was called Leba, an acronym
combining the first two letters of her last name with those of her husband’s
surname. Leba was a prominent daguerreotype and photography studio in
Brussels in the 1850s, producing portraits such as this 1853 likeness of a
man in an impressive shoulder-tasseled uniform.
HELENE MAGDALENA
HOFMANN
After studying photography in Munich as a
teenager, Bavarian photographer Helene
Magdalena Hofmann opened an eponymous
shop when she moved to Gorizia in 1901. In
that northern Italian town bordering Slovenia,
she bought a photography studio on 32 Corso
Francesco Giuseppe that had belonged to
photographer Arthur Floeck, and established
herself as a portrait photographer. Hofmann
also specialized in photographing tableaux
vivants, such as this one of three men waving
their bowler hats at some imaginary person off
in the distance.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS DAY 2022
EDITH ARNALDI (ALSO KNOWN AS
ROSA ROSÀ)
Edith Arnaldi is well known for her feminist and Futurist writing, but her
photographs, produced between 1933 and 1954, still remain grossly
underrecognized. (She’s also better known by her pen name, Rosa Rosà, which
she adopted in 1908 when she moved from Vienna to Italy.) But away from her
desk, Arnaldi was an active photographer who experimented with a wide range of
formats including infrared photography, color film, and night photography.
WANDA AND MARION WULZ
Photography was a family legacy for Trieste-born Wulz
sisters, Wanda and Marion, who were introduced to the
medium by their father Carlo. Carlo urged his daughters
to be photographers even though they were interested in
other creative outlets—Wanda in playing piano, Marion
painting. When their father died in 1928, the sisters fully
committed to operating the portrait studio he left them,
though their images were more experimental in form, and
they transformed the family workshop at Palazzo Hirschl
into a hangout for the day’s artists, writers, and musicians.
MARION POST WOLCOTT
During the Great Depression, the images of struggling
Americans commissioned by the New Deal agency Farm
Security Administration became iconic visual messages
advocating for change. Those taken by Walker Evans and
Dorothea Lange of poverty-stricken migrants and those
deeply impacted by the economic crisis are the program’s
best-known products, but the over 9,000 photographs
produced by Marion Post Wolcott (the only other female
photographer hired by the FSA in the 1930s) are insightfully
fueled by her personal interest in social activism.
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ARTIST STORIES | INSPIRE & EMPOWER
Contemporary
Realism
By Julio Reyes
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“I have always been moved by the human capacity to
love, dream, and persevere, with great courage and
sincerity, in spite of what can seem like a vast and
unsympathetic Nature.” Says Julio
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Born in Hollywood and raised
in the urban sprawls of
Los Angeles, Julio’s artistic
aesthetic was shaped early
on by the platinum light
and expansive concrete horizons of
southern California. Often depicting
lone figures within the context of
a landscape, Reyes’ chooses his
subjects carefully.
His works focus on intimate dramas,
revealing brief moments of unnoticed
grandeur, tender souls grappling with
the pressures of modern life. These
sensitive portrayals are the result
of careful observation along with
intimate knowledge of his subjects,
and are executed with finesse and
virtuosity. His landscapes and still
lives are imbued with implied narrative
and hidden meaning, and a highly
personal symbolic language born of
the artist’s experience growing up in
the Western United States, as the son
of immigrant parents. “I have always
been moved by the human capacity
to love, dream, and persevere, with
great courage and sincerity, in spite
of what can seem like a vast and
un-sympathetic Nature.” Says Julio
At the age of 28, Julio won Best in
Show, in the 2010 ARC Annual
Salon Competition, the Art
Renewal Center’s top honor.
In 2011, Reyes had his
debut solo exhibition at
Arcadia Contemporary
in New York City.
The following
year he won the
prestigious William
F. Draper Grand
Prize at the Portrait
Society of America’s
2012 Annual Portrait
Competition, making
him one of only two artists to have
won the highest honor at both major
American art competitions. “The most
meaningful sources of inspiration in
my art are the people, places, and
things I know best” says Julio.
Julio earned his BFA in Painting,
Drawing and Sculpture at the Laguna
“The most meaningful
sources of inspiration
in my art are the
people, places, and
things I know best”
says Julio
College of Art and Design in 2005.
His work has been featured in dozens
of books and magazines, exhibited in
multiple countries and museums, is
collected all over the world, and has
been awarded the highest accolades
given by the Portrait Society of
America, the Art Renewal Center,
the California Art Club, and more.
He recently relocated to Texas with
artist and wife Candice Bohannon,
where they welcomed into the
world their 2 boys, and a
3rd on the way. He teaches
workshops and paints full
time. He is represented by
Arcadia Contemporary, NY.
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ART NEWS
Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates
its fifth anniversary with new cultural
exhibits.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi is
set to celebrate its 5th
anniversary this November
with three new exhibits
as part of its 2022 - 2023
cultural season.
This anniversary involves the
region’s first-ever Impressionist
exhibition, Impressionism: Pathway
to Modernity, and artwork of
selected artists for the Richard Mille
Art Prize in November. In January
2023, the museum will feature a
Bollywood Superstars exhibition.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi seeks
to celebrate the stories of culture,
explore connections and find
commonalities between international
visitors through art that transcends
the boundaries of cultures,
geographies, and time.
The Impressionist exhibition,
Impressionism: Pathway to
Modernity will run from the 12th
of October, 2022, to the 5th of
February, 2023. This exhibition
explores the key moments
of this artistic movement that
began in Paris in the 1860s and
how it revolutionized the way of
perceiving and painting the world.
This exhibition is curated by
Sylvie Patry, the chief curator and
deputy director for collections and
curatorial affairs at Musée d’Orsay,
and Stéphane Guégan, scientific
advisor to the president of Musée
d’Orsay et Musée de l’Orangerie.
This partnership brings together 100
Impressionist masterpieces under
one roof to explore a sprawling
period that spans from the mid-
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The Louvre Abu
Dhabi seeks to
celebrate the stories
of culture, explore
connections and
find commonalities
between international
visitors through art
that transcends the
boundaries of cultures,
geographies,
and time.
1850s to the end of the 19th century,
with an emphasis on how artists
saw the birth of a new world with
changes in society and economy.
During the museum’s fifth
anniversary celebrations, the Louvre
Abu Dhabi and Swiss watchmaking
brand Richard Mille will hold the
second edition of the Louvre Abu
Dhabi Art Here 2022 exhibition and
the Richard Mille Art Prize from
November 2022 to February 2023.
Art Here 2022’s entries are asked
to examine the concept of the icon
percolates within contemporary
art practices and to inform on new
artistic perspectives. The theme
is to understand the distinction
between an icon, which is an
object, an image, or a symbol, and
what it means to be iconic. Artists
participating are encouraged to use
icons to reignite the effect known as
iconic.
This year, the exhibition will
welcome entries from contemporary
artists based in the United Arab
Emirates and across the Gulf
Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates,
Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman), both
citizens and residents. The selected
artists’ work will be showcased
at the museum’s Forum. This
space dedicated to celebrating
contemporary art will be curated by
Reem Fadda, director of the Cultural
Foundation.
Overall, this collaboration is a
meaningful platform for artists in the
region and serves to expand the
already fascinating display at the
Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Now, on to the Bollywood
Superstars exhibition that will
open on the 25tth of January
2023, and run until the 4th of June,
2023. The exhibition is curated in
partnership with Musée du quai
Branly – Jacques Chirac and
France Muséums, and co-curated
by Julien Rousseau, curator of
the Asian Collection at Musée du
quai Branly – Jacques Chirac with
Hélène Kessous, anthropologist and
specialist of South Asian cinema.
The exhibition will explore and
present the cultural richness of
the Indian subcontinent’s art and
diverse society through its longstanding
tradition of filmmaking.
India produces over 1,500 films
exported through Asia, Africa,
and the Middle East in 20 different
languages. The exhibition that
will run for six months explores
the history of Indian cinema from
its humble beginnings in the late
19th century to the present. The
exhibition explores the history of
Indian cinema from its birth in the
late 19th century to the present.
Finally, coming to the final
event on the docket as the
Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates
its fifth anniversary, it will host a
month-long festival with a packed
cultural programming calendar.
The festival will complement the
ongoing programs on the latest
additions, exhibitions and feature
talks, concerts, performances,
film screenings, workshops,
and more. The highlight of this
grandiose celebration will be
a dance performance inspired
by Impressionism: Pathways to
Modernity, and an immersive theater
experience based on the Bollywood
Superstars exhibition.
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ART EVENTS
Art Exhibitions
and Events to look out for
Tomato Art Fest
The Tomato Art Fest is a
2-day event that includes
Parade, Art Show,
Entertainment, Merch and
much more. Each year the
festival aims to unveil a
commemorative enamel pin
inspired by the official art of
the year.
Date: From August 12 till
August 13
Location: Nashville,
United States
Wim Delvoye
Wim Delvoye is a neoconceptual
artist currently his
artworks that divert art-historical
styles and motifs to sublimate
trivial yet rather unconventional
objects are on display. Wim
Delvoye’s works have been on
display at Documenta IX and
the 1999 Venice Biennial earlier.
Date: till September 15
Location: Leila Heller Gallery,
Alserkal Avenue
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Art Beyond Boundaries
Art Beyond Boundaries by Artoze is one of the largest virtual
exhibitions of its kind. The exhibition aims to showcase some
of the best works by creative individuals across the globe.
Being one of the highest viewed online galleries Artoze
will honor every participant with an internally acclaimed
certificate of participation. The virtual gallery will showcase
the selected works for an endless period.
Date: From 31st July 2022
Location: Virtual Exhibition
Digital
Extravaganza
A new media wonderland where everything
is possible. Witness miracles appear when
art, creative thinking and technologies come
together. In this exhibition, digital media stars
from around the globe reflect upon what's to
come next in the new reality that traverses
alternate dimensions.
Date: Till 31st of August
Location: Souk Madinath Jumeirah,
ToDa, Dubai
In the footsteps
of Cai Lun II
In the Footsteps of Cai
Lun II: Selected Works on
Paper assembles a group of
painters and artists who have
used drawing and printmaking
as primary media. The exhibition
features Tammam Azzam, Nihad
Al-Turk, Mohammad Bozorgi,
Thaier Helal, Samia Halaby,
Athier Mousawi, and Faisal
Samra.
Date: Till September 5
Location: Ayyam Gallery, Dubai
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ART FACTS
Henri
Matisse’s Red
Studio was originally
themed in the color pink,
the artist overpainted several
fields with Venetian red
color after an extended
period of completing
the painting.
Victor Varsarely
created the world’s
first OP Art artwork in the
1930s. There are currently
three museums in the
world dedicated to his
famous works.
Artist Eugene
Delacroix’s most
famous artwork was
removed from public display
in 1832 and put back in 1848
at the Louvre Museum
where it remains housed
till date
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Paolo
Veronese one
of the greatest
Mannerist Masters in
history is known to have
created the largest
canvas painting of the
16th century.
ART FACTS
Famous
Spanish Painter
Diego Velaquez’s
teacher early on became
his father-in-law. Seven
years after training under
Fransisco, Diego married
his daughter at the
age of 18.
The Musée Rodin
is one of the most
popular tourist attractions in
Paris. That’s quite remarkable
because the city is full of
amazing museums, yet, over
700,000 people want to
admire Rodin’s sculptures
every year.
The most
stunning feature
of Ely Cathedral was
constructed after a disaster,
details of which remain unclear
to date. Because of this
catastrophe, the stunning
central octagonal tower
was constructed.
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FEATURED ARTWORKS
Peace through
war. The red colour
signifies the blood
while white colour
depicts the peace.
Arnab Barua
“Olive-backed
Sunbird”
Abdul Rahman
Sallehudin
Corals comes
form my passion
for coral reefs
and the sea.
Baldini Benedetto
Title: Lights Over Dark
(During night, viewers
can see some glow
from this painting)
Medium: Acrylic on
Canvas.
Fathima Aafreen
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In Meditative State,...
thinking,...planning,...
Carlos Macías-Graue
I call it time to reflect.
All the colours for
me indicates all the
things we do and all
circumstances and
it's the time we spend
with ourselves when
we appreciate and feel
thankful and content
with all.
Bindu Roy
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FEATURED ARTWORKS
kids
Adaira Palithanwala
Grade 10
Dubai Gem Private
School
Arjun Singh
Grade 10
Dubai Gem Private
School
Ananya Vedavyasa
Grade 9
Dubai Gem Private
School
Azza Al Suwaidi
Grade 13
Al Salam
Community School
Darren Luis Alvares
Grade 6
Dubai Gem Private
School
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Amal Mirajkar
Grade 12
Gems our own English
High School
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PICTURE STORY
PHOTO BY ZIAD AL HALABI ON UNSPLASH
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The
Designer's
Corner
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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS
Guggenheim
Museum Bilbao
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of
modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-
American architect Frank Gehry, and located
in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain.
This museum was inaugurated on 18 October 1997
by King Juan Carlos I of Spain, with an exhibition of
250 contemporary works of art.
When the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao opened to
the public in 1997, it was immediately hailed as one
of the world's most spectacular buildings in the style
of Deconstructivism
The museum building was most frequently named
as one of the most important works completed since
1980 in the 2010 World Architecture Survey among
architecture experts.
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ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS
Palau de les
Arts Reina Sofía
Queen Sofía Palace of the Arts is the last
major structure built of a grand City of Arts and
Sciences concept designed by the Valencia-born and
internationally known architect Santiago Calatrava.
The building rises 14 stories above ground and
includes three stories below ground. Its height is 75
meters (246 ft), being the tallest opera house in the
world.
The building was constructed by a joint venture
of Dragados and Necso and It was opened officially
on 8 October 2005 by Queen Sofía of Spain.
Under the metallic, expansive curved-roof structure,
the building contains four auditoriums: The Sala
Principal, The Auditorium Aula Magistral, and Martí i
Soler Theatre
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JEWELLERY
Cartier
This delicate collection
exudes elegance and
refined simplicity.
Clean lines of paved
diamonds create a look
of timeless radiance - a
pure, feminine style. The
Entincelle De Cartier
ring has 52 brilliant-cut
diamonds totaling 0.81
carat.
www.cartier.com
Bulgari
The Jubilee Emarald Garden Tiara by
Bulgari is as unique as the legendary
Queen Elizabeth II for whom this piece
is dedicated. The tiara includes exquisite
combination of exceptional color and
weight. An intense color of green is
portrayed with excellent transparency.
www.bulgari.com
Tiffany
Unique to the Tiffany HardWear
collection, these highly polished links
are utilitarian in spirit. Inspired by the
bold architecture and edge of New
York City, Tiffany HardWear combines
gauge links and industrial shapes in
striking silhouettes.
www.tiffany.com
Piaget
Piaget Sunlight rose gold diamond chain
earrings. Feminine and playful, our rose gold
diamond earrings are a celebration of endless
days enjoying the irresistible glow of the sun.
Two gold chains cascading from a single
diamond stud hold a half sun in rose gold.
www.piaget.com
Chopard
The rose in the button hole
brooch with mobile petals
is a tribute to a movie great.
Straight out of Charlie
Chaplin's black and white
masterpieces, this black
and white diamond rose is a
sign of singular elegance on
men and women alike and a
testimony of love.
www.chopard.com
Van Cleef & Arpels
To celebrate the beauty of wildflowers, Van Cleef &
Arpels has created the lively and elegant Folie des
Pré High Jewelry collection. Adorned with round and
pear-shaped gemstones, it reproduces the diversity and
harmony of nature.
www.vancleefarpels.com
Bulgari
Reminiscent of a stylized flower
delicately framing the neck, the
magnificent necklace blooms with its
enchanting five-petalled design. The
focal point of this necklace is a 35.45-ct
cornflower cushion-cut sapphire,
amplifying the precious diamond.
www.bulgari.com
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JEWELLERY
Cartier
Chopard
Long associated with the most intense emotions
due to their deep red colour, today rubies are
regarded as one of the most romantic gifts, equated
with vows of eternal love. Their radiance now joins
the Precious Lace diamond jewellery collection,
combining diamonds and ethical rose gold.
www.chopard.com
Take a close look at a butterfly wing of
the Apatura necklace and let yourself be
dazzled by the beauty of its shades, and
imagine an embellishment that would
reflect its iridescent beauty. This necklace
was born from the observation of the
infinitely small.
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Piaget
Possession green malachite and
rose gold pendant with a diamond.
Essential companion to the dynamic
and empowered woman, the iconic
Possession ring becomes a
precious rose gold pendant
wrapped around a
colourful
ornamental stone.
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Tiffany
A delicate 18k yellow gold chain combined with two interlocking
circles defines this modern pendant. The sleek knife edge profile
of this design, a code of the house since the introduction of
the Tiffany setting engagement ring in 1886 and is pushed to a
magnified scale for bold visual impact.
www.tiffany.com
Van Cleef & Arpels
For the first time on an entire collection,
Van Cleef & Arpels opted to combine
each of the gems with the Mystery Set:
one of the most complex signature
techniques mastered by the Maison
Place Vendôme Workshops.
www.vancleefarpels.com
Boucheron
This intensely sober jewel features all the signatures
codes of the Quatre Collection in an unbending circle
of contemporary outlines. Its four strongly structured
lines of yellow gold, pink gold, graphic brown PVD,
and gleaming diamonds ask only to tinkle against a
profusion of bracelets.
www.boucheron.com
Boucheron
Contrasting yellow gold and malachite
enhance the femininity of this triplemotif
Serpent Bohème ring. It is said to
have protective virtues.
www.boucheron.com
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WATCHES IN FOCUS
Montblanc
The Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea Automatic Date is the
first-ever sports diving watch for Montblanc. This
watch features a glacier pattern dial that gives the
impression of looking into the depths of a glacier.
This green glacial pattern dial is inspired by the Mer
de Glace - Sea of Ice.
www.montblanc.com
Hublot
The Sang Bleu II Green Ceramic under Hublot’s
Big Bang collection is designed with a material that
complements the design. The ceramic is designed to
protect the mechanism and stand the test of time with a
base of zirconium sintered at a very high temperature.
www.hublot.com
Patek Phillipe
Rolex
The GMT Master II – Chasing new
horizons by Rolex is an echo of the
1955 edition which accompanied
the advent of commercial flight.
The Cerachrom bezel insert
combines green and black in an
original color pairing reserved for
this watch.
www.rolex.com
The very embodiment
of modern sporty-chic,
the men’s white gold
“Jumbo” Aquanaut
(42,2 mm) reasserts its
young, dynamic style
in a new khaki green
design. This audacious
choice of color evokes a
sense of adventure and
far horizons.
www.patek.com
Audemars Piguet
The Royal Oak Selfwinding
Chronograph is offered in a
new vivid colourway, pairing an
18-carat yellow gold case with a
green dial. The dial is enhanced
with a “Grande Tapisserie”
pattern complemented with
three snailed counters.
www.audemarspiguet.com
Omega
The OMEGA De Ville Prestige collection has
attracted a large and loyal following with its classic,
elegant design. These timepieces are characterised
by pure styling with timeless luxury finishes. This
model features a white silvery dial with a silk-like
pattern and an opaline finish.
www.omegawatches.com
Bulgari
A masterpiece that brings together the marvel of
sound with the preciousness of gemstones, the
Octo Roma Grande Sonnerie watch in 18 kt white
gold with a green alligator bracelet magnificently
fuses Haute Horlogerie with High Jewellery.
www.bulgari.com
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Rolex
The date just 36 by Rolex
has an Olive – Green
dial with a distinctive
face, this feature has
given the watch a unique
identity. Characterized by
hour markers fashioned
from gold to prevent
tarnishing, the Rolex
dial is designed and
manufactured in-house,
largely by hand to ensure
perfection.
www.rolex.com
Hublot
Hublot’s Classic Fusion with Titanium
Green, The Art of Fusion is expressed
right through to the heart of the movement.
Simple watches with innovative watch
making concepts and unique yet classic
design is portrayed under this collection
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WATCHES IN FOCUS
Patek Phillipe
The Reference 5930 self-winding World Time flyback
chronograph is available in a new version combining
the brilliance of platinum with a green dial and strap. A
combination of classicism and boldness that reinforces
the personality of this cult model.
www.patek.com
Montblanc
The Montblanc Summit 3 is a smart piece of
luxury for your wrist. The beautiful design of this
smartwatch embodies the Maison’s heritage of fine
Swiss watchmaking and its experience with highend
materials.
www.montblanc.com
Audemars Piguet
The new Royal Oak Offshore Diver is powered by a new
movement, Calibre 4308, these models are fit for the wildest
adventures in and out of the water. they bring together highly
contemporary sporty aesthetics and age-old hand decorations
embellishing the case and movement components.
www.audemarspiguet.com
Omega
The slim 36 mm case of Omega De Ville is
crafted in 18K Moonshine gold and features
38 full-cut diamonds, which curve elegantly
along each side. The domed malachite
dial includes applied and domed Roman
numerals and diamond-polished hands.
www.omegawatches.com
Bulgari
Gleaming with the refined sheen of
its materials, the Serpenti Seduttori
watch makes time even more precious.
Reimagining Bvlgari’s indisputably
seductive icon with a striking new design,
the timepiece boasts the iconic drop shaped
watch head.
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FASHION & LIFESTYLE
Louis Vuitton
Made from quilted
calfskin embroidered
with the Monogram
motif, the Alma BB
handbag is the direct
descendant of the Art
Deco original from the
1930s.
www.louisvuitton.com
Jimmy Choo
The Olesia pumps reveal
Jimmy Choo’s distinctive
attitude. Italian-crafted in
black nappa, gold chains
take centre stage, while
slim straps and a pointed
toe offer a modern touch.
www.jimmychoo.com
Valentino
The Crepe Couture dress
with feather embroidery is
an embodiment of elegance
and confidence in the same
material that can be styled in
both day and night.
www.valentino.com
Gucci
A special collection of pieces inspired by
the vibrancy of world-renowned resort
destinations presents a straw effect tote bag
individualized with colors, and personalized
details representing each location.
www.gucci.com
Dior
Bois d'Argent, the
iconic fragrance
from La Collection
Privée Christian
Dior, is housed for
the Dioriviera limited
edition in a case
adorned with the
bayadere motif.
www.dior.com
Gucci
This collection inspired by the
vibrancy of world-renowned
resort destinations presents
playful eyewear silhouettes. The
sunglasses instill each style with a
warm-weather feel.
www.gucci.com
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YSL
The Cowl back dress in lurex jersey is a long
sleeved mini dress made with viscose from certified
sustainably managed forests featuring a cowl back
and all over gathers.
www.ysl.com
FASHION & LIFESTYLE
YSL
The SL 563 is a half-rim elongated cat-eye acetate frame with
Nylon lenses. Pair up these amazing shades on a summery
noon or night-out to give your outfit a boost.
www.ysl.com
Christian Louboutin
The Hot Chick Sling is a new Maison Christian Louboutin
design featuring a bold cut enhanced with a pointed toe and
an ankle strap with V-shaped notches
www.christianlouboutin.com
Gucci
Set to become a modern declaration of passion,
Gucci reinterprets the classic Gucci Guilty Pour
Homme and Pour Femme fragrances, elevating both
scents and packaging to higher levels of intensity.
www.gucci.com
Versace
Crafted in Italy from premium leather, La Medusa
bags add a very Versace stamp to an outfit. From
roomy handbags to classic shoulder styles and
contemporary camera bags.
www.versace.com
Hermes
Cap in cotton twill with braid detail in "Astrologie
Nouvelle" printed silk twill on the bridge. Lining
in silk and cotton with "H passant" motif. Polished
palladium plated Clou de Selle detail on each side.
www.hermes.com
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BRAND LOGOS
DELLOITE
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, commonly referred to as Deloitte, is an
international professional services network headquartered in London, United
Kingdom. Deloitte is the largest professional services network by revenue and
number of professionals in the world and is considered one of the Big Four
accounting firms along with EY, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The firm was founded by William Welch Deloitte in London in 1845 and
expanded into the United States in 1890. It merged with Haskins & Sells to form
Deloitte Haskins & Sells in 1972 and with Touche Ross in the US to form Deloitte
& Touche in 1989. In 1993, the international firm was renamed Deloitte Touche
Tohmatsu, later abbreviated to Deloitte. In 2002, Arthur Andersen's practice in
the UK as well as several of that firm's practices in Europe and North and South
America agreed to merge with Deloitte.
Deloitte provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax,
and legal services with approximately 334,800 professionals globally.
In FY 2021, the network earned revenues of US$50.2 billion in aggregate. As of
2020, Deloitte is the third-largest privately-owned company in the United States,
according to Forbes. The firm has sponsored a number of activities and events
including the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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