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Narrating the story of marginalised cultures

Narrating the story of marginalised cultures

Represented by The Third Line in Dubai, Sherin Guirguis is an Egyptian-born, California-based visual artist. Her artistic practice predominantly explores the multifaceted links between ornamentation, social and historical issues, particularly feminism. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, Guirguis furthered her education in painting and sculpting in Santa Barbara and Nevada. Over the past 16 years, she has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. In addition, Guirguis' works have been acquired by notable institutions in the United States, such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Orange County Museum of Art, and the Houston Museum of Fine Art. Art Dubai Portraits is a film series that provides a short perspective into the lives and workspaces of artists that are connected to the fair through its programming or participating galleries. Visit http://www.artdubai.ae/art-dubai-portraits/ to view more.

How Tehran-born artist found his love for art through music

How Tehran-born artist found his love for art through music

Ayyam Gallery artist Farzad Kohan is a Tehran-born, Los Angeles-based painter and sculptor, whose text-infused, mixed media works explore the themes of identity, migration, and human emotion. Participating in several solo and group exhibitions since 2001, Kohan has showcased his art in Dubai, Beirut, and Los Angeles. In recent years, Kohan's works have been acquired by museum and private collections in the United States, most notably the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Art Dubai Portraits is a film series that provides a short perspective into the lives and workspaces of artists that are connected to the fair through its programming or participating galleries. Visit http://www.artdubai.ae/art-dubai-portraits/ to view more.

Saudi woman's voyage into Islamic art and calligraphy

Saudi woman's voyage into Islamic art and calligraphy

Born in 1993, Basmah Felemban is a Saudi graphic designer, whose intricate artworks - from works on paper to installations - focus on Islamic art and calligraphy. In 2013, she earned her Master's degree in Traditional and Islamic Art from London's Prince's School of Traditional Arts. Since 2011, Felemban has exhibited her research-driven works in notable group exhibitions in Dubai, Sharjah, Jeddah, Venice, and London. Art Dubai Portraits is a film series that provides a short perspective into the lives and workspaces of artists that are connected to the fair through its programming or participating galleries. Visit http://www.artdubai.ae/art-dubai-portraits/ to view more.

Dubai Garden Glow awaits you! 

Dubai Garden Glow awaits you! 

Dubai Garden Glow Awaits You! Dubai Garden Glow Season 3 brings in new attractions - from Ice park and Dino park to Glow park. Each attraction has been created to raise awareness about global warming and also provide unlimited fun and learning experience for all.

Mashreq Neo, a brilliant new digital bank

Mashreq Neo, a brilliant new digital bank

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