Revealed: Magzoid Emerging Art Icons 2023 | Special Edition: June 2023
Welcome to "Emerging Art Icons 2023," a special edition of Magzoid Magazine dedicated to covering the prestigious award ceremony that took place in May 2023 at the Theatre of Digital Art. The award ceremony served as a grand celebration of the best-emerging artists and institutions, recognizing their significant contributions to the thriving creative economy of the UAE. Delve into the captivating features of the winners and uncover the inspiring stories that propelled them onto the grand stage and now grace the pages of our magazine. Each of these creative individuals possesses the power to ignite a spark within you, encouraging and motivating you to discover your artistic niche and strive for success. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, whose valuable contributions played an integral role in the resounding success of this event. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we celebrate the brightest stars of the emerging art scene in “Emerging Art Icons 2023.”
Welcome to "Emerging Art Icons 2023," a special edition of Magzoid Magazine dedicated to covering the prestigious award ceremony that took place in May 2023 at the Theatre of Digital Art. The award ceremony served as a grand celebration of the best-emerging artists and institutions, recognizing their significant contributions to the thriving creative economy of the UAE.
Delve into the captivating features of the winners and uncover the inspiring stories that propelled them onto the grand stage and now grace the pages of
our magazine. Each of these creative individuals possesses the power to ignite a spark within you, encouraging and motivating you to discover your artistic niche and strive for success.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, whose valuable contributions played an integral role in the resounding success of this event.
Join us on this extraordinary journey as we celebrate the brightest stars of the emerging art scene in “Emerging Art Icons 2023.”
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<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Edition</strong> <strong>June</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Best <strong>Emerging</strong> <strong>Art</strong>ist<br />
Best <strong>Art</strong> Influencer<br />
Sancler<br />
Graffit<br />
Highly skilled airbrush<br />
artist renowned for his<br />
exceptional customization<br />
and personalization<br />
abilities, Sancler Graffit, also<br />
known as Sancler Julio de Paula<br />
hails from Mogi-Mirim, Brazil.<br />
Sancler discovered his passion for<br />
art at a young age and held his<br />
first art exhibition at just 14 years<br />
old. Inspired by the film “Fast and<br />
Furious,” he became captivated by<br />
the art of airbrushing, gaining<br />
fame for his remarkable customizations<br />
on cars and helmets. With<br />
experience working in factories<br />
in Japan, Sancler embarked on<br />
establishing his own workshop,<br />
refining his airbrushing skills to<br />
perfection. In recent years, he<br />
has expanded his repertoire to<br />
include sneaker customization,<br />
gaining recognition for his unique<br />
and thematic designs. His debut<br />
at the esteemed “Sneakercon”<br />
fair in Osaka, Japan, was met<br />
with enthusiasm from fans<br />
eager to own his one-of-a-kind<br />
sneaker masterpieces. Notably,<br />
Sancler’s artistry adorned the<br />
renowned Trax jewelry store in<br />
New York City, featured in the<br />
Oscar-nominated film “Uncut<br />
Gems.” His remarkable talent<br />
continues to captivate art enthusiasts<br />
and collectors alike,<br />
solidifying his position as one<br />
of the best emerging artists in<br />
the industry.<br />
Afra<br />
Al Dhaheri<br />
Visionary artist hailing<br />
from Abu Dhabi, UAE,<br />
Afra Al Dhaheri draws<br />
inspiration from her<br />
upbringing in a rapidly transforming<br />
environment. Born in<br />
1988, Al Dhaheri pursued her<br />
artistic education, culminating<br />
in an MFA from the esteemed<br />
Rhode Island School of Design in<br />
2017. Through various mediums<br />
like mixed media, sculpture,<br />
drawing, painting, installation,<br />
photography, and printmaking,<br />
she explores concepts of time,<br />
adaptation, rigor, and fragility.<br />
Al Dhaheri’s artistic process<br />
revolves around experimentation<br />
and the exploration of new<br />
phases, stretching time to enable<br />
a deeper understanding of each<br />
stage. Her profound talent has<br />
been showcased in captivating solo<br />
exhibitions such as “Split Ends”<br />
at the Green <strong>Art</strong> Gallery in Dubai<br />
(2021) and “Inevitable Ephemera”<br />
at T + H Gallery in Boston (2016).<br />
Additionally, she has participated<br />
in significant group exhibitions<br />
worldwide, including “Beyond:<br />
<strong>Emerging</strong> <strong>Art</strong>ists” in London<br />
(2021) and “Conscious Becoming”<br />
in Ghent (2021). Al Dhaheri’s works<br />
have been featured at Manarat Al<br />
Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. With her<br />
exceptional artistic vision and<br />
thought-provoking approach, Al<br />
Dhaheri continues to captivate<br />
audiences and establish herself<br />
as a prominent figure in the<br />
contemporary art scene.<br />
22 <strong>Magzoid</strong> <strong>Emerging</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Icons</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
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