Last February, I had a layover in Dubai for 24 hours after The International Leadership Program for Visual Art Management ILPVAM course in New York City. Checked in, got a cab and off to Gates Village at Dubai International Financial Center DIFC for a quick tour in 3 galleries, mainly to see Safwan Dahoul’s exhibition….
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Already on Top, How Outstanding Will They Be? 26 Galleries You Must See in Art Dubai
I have been planning madly for Dubai Art Week trip since last November, so much to see in one week! SIKKA ART FAIR launched today, Art Nights in Al Serkal and DIFC plus Design Days Dubai opening are all on Monday and finally Art Dubai. Last year, I came up with an idea of Eye…
!n-Focus: Ibi Ibrahim & The Aphrodite of Islamism
With provocative, sensual and serene photographs illustrating male and female sensuality, lust and desire in the rolling circle of banned and forbidden or shall I use the common and most used word in Islam ‘Haram’ the depression of suppressing one’s aspiration, lonesome, consistent struggle between what you want, what your society force and anticipate. The young,…
Top Destination: Behind Closed Doors | 50 Years of Printmaking
Firstly, Happy 2014! May it be a blessing year for all Al Mahha readers and their loved ones, and as great as 2013 was for this blog! For January’s Top Destination selections I wanted to feature exhibitions and events that give respect to our motivations, I asked myself the first day of this year: I…
!n-Focus: Lara Zankoul & The Iceberg Effect
Growing up and living in Kuwait, there was a continues struggle between who I am & want to be and society’s expectation; as if you are obligated to fit in a social frame of manners, behaviors, discussions and even way of thinking. I would always ask myself “Is it acceptable?!” to wear sleeveless shirt at the age…
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