Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | June 2023
Art has always had the power to touch our souls and transport us on incredible journeys, and it will continue to do so. In this edition of Magzoid Magazine, we shed light on the emerging art scene, delving into its rich diversity and showcasing some of the most inspiring artists who have graced us with their incredible stories. Our cover proudly displays the vibrant and captivating artwork of Tiffany Anna, a talented artist renowned for her expert use of color to breathe life into her masterpieces. The Content Creator in Focus for this month is the enigmatic Rafeez Ahmed. Join us as he shares his valuable opinions and reflects on his personal journey. Discover the secrets to breaking into the mainstream as an emerging artist, and delve into the intriguing topic of how technology is shaping the world of emerging art. Come along on this artistic exploration, where every page invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of art and discover the endless possibilities it holds.
Art has always had the power to touch our souls and transport us on incredible journeys, and it will continue to do so. In this edition of Magzoid Magazine, we shed light on the emerging art scene, delving into its rich diversity and showcasing some of the most inspiring artists who have graced us with their incredible stories.
Our cover proudly displays the vibrant and captivating artwork of Tiffany Anna, a talented artist renowned for her expert use of color to breathe life into her masterpieces.
The Content Creator in Focus for this month is the enigmatic Rafeez Ahmed. Join us as he shares his valuable opinions and reflects on his personal journey. Discover the secrets to breaking into the mainstream as an emerging artist, and delve into the intriguing topic of how technology is shaping the world of emerging art.
Come along on this artistic exploration, where every page invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of art and discover the endless possibilities it holds.
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Challeng<strong>in</strong>g borders through <strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary art<br />
- Exclusive to <strong>Magzoid</strong><br />
Majd Alloush is a Syrian <strong>in</strong>terdiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
artist born <strong>in</strong> Dubai, UAE<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1996. He earned his Bachelor<br />
of F<strong>in</strong>e Arts degree from <strong>the</strong> University<br />
of Sharjah <strong>in</strong> 2018 and is currently<br />
pursu<strong>in</strong>g his Master of F<strong>in</strong>e Arts <strong>in</strong> Art and<br />
Media at NYU Abu Dhabi. Alloush’s work<br />
spans multiple discipl<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>tmak<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
sculpture, photography, mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
image, <strong>in</strong>stallation, and performance, and<br />
his creative practice challenges <strong>the</strong> notion<br />
of borders <strong>in</strong> concept, content, and medium.<br />
He explores issues such as psychology,<br />
geopolitics, social and environmental<br />
issues, and <strong>the</strong> ramifications of war and<br />
displacement. Alloush strategically creates<br />
work with multiple possible <strong>in</strong>terpretations,<br />
requir<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> viewer’s own worldview to<br />
<strong>in</strong>form <strong>the</strong> mean<strong>in</strong>g. His work is situated<br />
with<strong>in</strong> contemporary hybrid practice, at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>tersection of traditional processes and<br />
<strong>in</strong>novative methodology.<br />
Ra<strong>the</strong>r than be<strong>in</strong>g steered by a developed<br />
skill set, Alloush beg<strong>in</strong>s with ideas and concepts,<br />
which <strong>the</strong>n guide his process towards<br />
discover<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> most appropriate means<br />
and mediums of creation. He is <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong><br />
processes with an unattachment to results,<br />
often not know<strong>in</strong>g how <strong>the</strong> work will turn<br />
out until late <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> process. Alloush is <strong>in</strong>fluenced<br />
by Richard Hamilton’s approach, who<br />
always questioned which medium would be<br />
best suited to express <strong>the</strong> idea or address a<br />
problem, say<strong>in</strong>g “A medium need not sit <strong>in</strong><br />
isolated purity. It has always been my contention<br />
that <strong>the</strong> first objective is to achieve a<br />
compell<strong>in</strong>g image and that aim demands a<br />
felicity <strong>in</strong> its implementation.”<br />
Alloush’s works have been exhibited <strong>in</strong>-<br />
ternationally, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> recent exhibitions<br />
such as Intimaa at NYU Abu Dhabi (2020),<br />
Vantage Po<strong>in</strong>t Sharjah <strong>in</strong> Sharjah, UAE<br />
(2019), 31st Festival Les Instants Video <strong>in</strong><br />
Marseilles, France (2019), and RENT’S DUE<br />
at North Street Collective & Unit 5 Gallery <strong>in</strong><br />
London, UK (2018).<br />
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<strong>June</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
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