Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | February 2024 |
People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it’s simply necessary to love. — Claude Monet Dive into the vibrant canvas of Magzoid Magazine's February edition, "The Red Edition," as we usher in the month of love with a celebration of passion, creativity, and design. Redefine your senses with the cover story unveiling the depth and intensity of the color red, a symbolic ode to love and artistic expression. In the realm of art, our exclusive interview features Pouran Jinchi, unraveling her exhibition "Fly like a Dandelion" at Third Line, exploring themes of migration. Kamran Samimi takes center stage with "Before Nature (I Am Both Created and Destroyed)," drawing inspiration from Dubai's natural materials, creating a profound dialogue between creation and destruction.
People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it’s simply necessary to love.
— Claude Monet
Dive into the vibrant canvas of Magzoid Magazine's February edition, "The Red Edition," as we usher in the month of love with a celebration of passion, creativity, and design. Redefine your senses with the cover story unveiling the depth and intensity of the color red, a symbolic ode to love and artistic expression.
In the realm of art, our exclusive interview features Pouran Jinchi, unraveling her exhibition "Fly like a Dandelion" at Third Line, exploring themes of migration. Kamran Samimi takes center stage with "Before Nature (I Am Both Created and Destroyed)," drawing inspiration from Dubai's natural materials, creating a profound dialogue between creation and destruction.
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ASMA<br />
B E L H A M A R<br />
Asma Belhamar stands as a prom<strong>in</strong>ent Emirati visual artist, renowned for<br />
her <strong>in</strong>novative exploration of ‘megastructures’ with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UAE landscape<br />
and <strong>the</strong> nuanced <strong>in</strong>terplay between visual memory and spatial experience.<br />
With a diverse artistic background encompass<strong>in</strong>g textile design,<br />
surface patterns, and three-dimensional <strong>in</strong>stallations, Belhamar’s work<br />
transcends conventional artistic boundaries, offer<strong>in</strong>g viewers a unique<br />
perspective on <strong>the</strong> evolv<strong>in</strong>g architectural and cultural landscape of <strong>the</strong><br />
Emirates.<br />
as a lead<strong>in</strong>g voice <strong>in</strong> contemporary Emirati<br />
art.<br />
In recognition of her artistic excellence,<br />
Belhamar was honored with <strong>the</strong> Shaikha<br />
Manal Young Artist Award <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> F<strong>in</strong>e Arts<br />
category <strong>in</strong> 2011, underscor<strong>in</strong>g her significant<br />
contributions to <strong>the</strong> cultural landscape<br />
of <strong>the</strong> UAE. Asma Belhamar’s visionary approach<br />
to artistry, coupled with her unwaver<strong>in</strong>g<br />
commitment to <strong>in</strong>novation and exploration,<br />
positions her as a trailblazer <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
realm of contemporary visual arts, <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g<br />
audiences and fellow artists alike with her<br />
transformative creations.<br />
A<br />
dist<strong>in</strong>guished alumna of Zayed University,<br />
where she majored <strong>in</strong> visual<br />
arts, Belhamar fur<strong>the</strong>r honed her<br />
creative acumen at <strong>the</strong> prestigious<br />
Rhode Island School of Design, earn<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
MFA degree <strong>in</strong> textile design <strong>in</strong> 2017. Her<br />
educational journey provided her with a<br />
solid foundation <strong>in</strong> design pr<strong>in</strong>ciples, which<br />
she seamlessly <strong>in</strong>tegrates <strong>in</strong>to her practice,<br />
creat<strong>in</strong>g captivat<strong>in</strong>g fabric and paper wall<br />
<strong>in</strong>stallations that engage viewers on both visual<br />
and tactile levels.<br />
Belhamar’s artistic oeuvre is characterized<br />
by a profound exploration of surface,<br />
pattern, and spatial dynamics. Her meticulous<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g and project<strong>in</strong>g techniques<br />
brea<strong>the</strong> life <strong>in</strong>to her creations, transform<strong>in</strong>g<br />
two-dimensional designs <strong>in</strong>to <strong>in</strong>tricate<br />
three-dimensional structures that challenge<br />
perceptions and evoke a sense of wonder.<br />
Through her <strong>in</strong>novative use of materials and<br />
techniques, Belhamar <strong>in</strong>vites viewers to reconsider<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir relationship with <strong>the</strong> built environment,<br />
prompt<strong>in</strong>g contemplation on <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>tersection of memory, identity, and space.<br />
Hav<strong>in</strong>g exhibited extensively <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> UAE<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 2009, Belhamar’s work has garnered<br />
acclaim both locally and <strong>in</strong>ternationally. Her<br />
recent exhibitions at <strong>the</strong> 1stdibs gallery <strong>in</strong><br />
New York and <strong>the</strong> Art: Process & Practice<br />
SEAF exhibition at Warehouse 421 <strong>in</strong> Abu<br />
Dhabi have fur<strong>the</strong>r solidified her reputation<br />
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