Magzoid Magazine - Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | March 2024 |
“Calligraphy is the most intimate, private, and spontaneous expressive means. Like a fingerprint or voice, it is unique with every person.” ― Hermann Zapf Welcome to the March edition of Magzoid Magazine, where creativity takes center stage in our special collaboration with Brands for Less and artist Advay Sureka. Our cover story celebrates the limitless possibilities of creativity with a unique partnership, promising an exploration of innovation and imagination. In our exclusive interview, artist Filippo Minelli unveils the intricate relationship between urbanism, cultural identity, and globalization through his exhibition, "The Idealised City." As the month begins, we also mark the beginning of Ramadan, a time of spiritual reflection and community.
“Calligraphy is the most intimate, private, and spontaneous expressive means. Like a fingerprint or voice, it is unique with every person.”
― Hermann Zapf
Welcome to the March edition of Magzoid Magazine, where creativity takes center stage in our special collaboration with Brands for Less and artist Advay Sureka.
Our cover story celebrates the limitless possibilities of creativity with a unique partnership, promising an exploration of innovation and imagination.
In our exclusive interview, artist Filippo Minelli unveils the intricate relationship between urbanism, cultural identity, and globalization through his exhibition, "The Idealised City."
As the month begins, we also mark the beginning of Ramadan, a time of spiritual reflection and community.
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You mentioned <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>fluence of Bedou<strong>in</strong><br />
traditions and nomadic practices on <strong>the</strong><br />
Gulf Region’s urban development. How<br />
do <strong>the</strong>se traditional elements contribute<br />
to shap<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> contemporary landscape,<br />
and what role do <strong>the</strong>y play as alternatives<br />
to conventional preservation methods?<br />
I’m not sure I’m right about it, I would love<br />
to speak with local professionals to be better<br />
<strong>in</strong>formed. But if <strong>the</strong>se traits lead<strong>in</strong>g to constant<br />
modification are somehow funded, it’s<br />
fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g to see how brave it is to experiment<br />
without fear, to adapt, even fail if necessary<br />
to change plans and restructure, to<br />
accept new needs without too much nostalgia<br />
about <strong>the</strong> imm<strong>in</strong>ent past. That’s basically<br />
what <strong>the</strong>rapists tell you to do as <strong>in</strong>dividuals,<br />
it’s quite remarkable to implement it at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>stitutional level.<br />
Your use of photography, video, and <strong>in</strong>stallation<br />
art creates an immersive experience<br />
for viewers, extend<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> digital<br />
realm. How do you see digital mediums<br />
enhanc<strong>in</strong>g or alter<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> way audiences<br />
engage with <strong>the</strong>mes of <strong>in</strong>trospection,<br />
au<strong>the</strong>nticity, and reality representation <strong>in</strong><br />
your work?<br />
Digital mediums, especially <strong>in</strong>teractive<br />
ones, are still tricky as <strong>the</strong>y still have a specific<br />
k<strong>in</strong>d of aes<strong>the</strong>tics that doesn’t allow for<br />
confusion: <strong>the</strong>y look digital, which is often<br />
associated with non-au<strong>the</strong>ntic, or transitory.<br />
It’s gett<strong>in</strong>g better with AI comput<strong>in</strong>g but<br />
still. Anyway, what I’m <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> most<br />
isn’t what is au<strong>the</strong>ntic and what is not, but<br />
why mean<strong>in</strong>gs need to be challenged and<br />
reshaped as we go forward <strong>in</strong> this journey.<br />
www.magzoid.com <strong>March</strong> <strong>2024</strong><br />
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