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>June</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
<strong>Special</strong> <strong>Edition</strong><br />
Best <strong>Art</strong>istic Entrepreneur<br />
Best Up-and-Coming <strong>Art</strong> Critic<br />
Patrick<br />
Moritz<br />
With an entrepreneurial<br />
spirit, Patrick<br />
Moritz, originally<br />
from Berlin, Germany<br />
and residing in Dubai for<br />
the past 14 years, has founded<br />
several ventures in the F&B sector<br />
and consumer product industry,<br />
including ThePeepsProject/DubaiPeeps,<br />
Dappunk, and Poopsy.<br />
Alongside his business endeavours,<br />
Patrick is a professional sculptor<br />
and digital artist, combining his<br />
artistic skills with his passion<br />
for blockchain technology and<br />
the digital realm.<br />
In recent years, Patrick has<br />
focused his efforts on exploring<br />
the potential of blockchain tech-<br />
nology and promoting mass<br />
adoption. His mission centres<br />
around seamlessly connecting<br />
the physical world with the<br />
digital space, seeking to leverage<br />
the advantages of the digital<br />
realm to create effortless and<br />
accessible experiences. Through<br />
his innovative projects, Patrick<br />
aims to bridge the gap between<br />
traditional mediums and emerging<br />
technologies, inspiring others<br />
to embrace the possibilities of<br />
the digital era. Patrick Moritz’s<br />
multidimensional background and<br />
dedication to pushing boundaries<br />
in the digital space position<br />
him as a dynamic force at the<br />
intersection of art, technology,<br />
and entrepreneurship.<br />
Gaith<br />
Abdulla<br />
Known for his extensive<br />
research on the<br />
socio-political dynamics<br />
of the Gulf region and<br />
its relationship with contemporary<br />
art and culture, Gaith<br />
Abdulla is a writer, critic, and<br />
Gulf studies specialist based<br />
in Dubai. His insightful commentary<br />
on social, cultural,<br />
and political issues has been<br />
featured in renowned local<br />
and international media outlets<br />
such as CNN Arabic, Gulf<br />
News, and Al-Monitor. Gaith’s<br />
expertise is evident through<br />
his peer-reviewed research<br />
papers, monographs, and active<br />
participation in conferences<br />
and workshops dedicated to Gulf<br />
affairs. Since 2012, he has curated<br />
a notable collection of emerging<br />
Emirati art, which has gained<br />
recognition through its inclusion<br />
in major exhibitions and art publications.<br />
Gaith also contributes to<br />
the growth and promotion of the<br />
art scene through his involvement<br />
in cultural entrepreneurship<br />
initiatives. Holding a bachelor’s<br />
degree in law and politics from<br />
the School of Oriental and African<br />
Studies (SOAS) and a master’s<br />
degree in international studies<br />
and diplomacy, Gaith Abdulla<br />
remains dedicated to advancing<br />
the discourse on Gulf studies<br />
and the region’s vibrant cultural<br />
landscape.<br />
<strong>Magzoid</strong> <strong>Emerging</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Icons</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 33
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