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When art becomes reality
Saudi GazetteWomen’s driving has deeply influenced art in the region. Men and women alike pushed for the change and while some artworks when viral, we saw the emergence of Barbie dolls clad in abayas with car-door wings hoping to get behind the wheel and satirical videos on social media take over the world by storm. Today when the dream has become a reality, we look back at some of the most iconic and popular artworks that are trending again because #SaudiWomenCanDrive.“When you see a man’s point of view on subjects that are not related to his own gender, it shows the strength of support for the matter much more than when a women tackles it, as she sees it as her right.” Saudi artist Khalid Zahid is seen here with ‘Amal’, which translates to hope in Arabic. The Barbie doll with...
September 30, 2017

When art becomes reality

Artist in Focus: Syrian painter Mohannad Orabi
Saudi GazetteAyyam Gallery Dubai at Al Serkal Avenue is currently hosting ‘Ripples’ the solo exhibition of Syrian artist Mohannad Orabi.Born in 1977 and currently based in Dubai, Orabi spoke to Saudi Gazette in an exclusive interview.With an intricate and dynamic studio located next to the gallery, Orabi walked us through his journey and artworks that inspire him to create art. “I even built this table,” he said as he pointed to the dusky wooden center table laden with books and brushes while Fairouz played on his iPad. “I built it out of debris lying around,” he mused. Nothing is untouched and everything is sacred in his studio space. From the ceiling lamp, scrap metal to even cushions, Orabi’s sketches have made their way to every inanimate object as if to give them life...
September 22, 2017

Artist in Focus: Syrian painter Mohannad Orabi

Beginning and End of an Era
Saudi Gazette“In this particular piece, I am talking about Saudi moving in a different direction, with their vision of 2030. We are moving away from relying on oil and focusing on other sources of income, which is very smart considering we have always depended on it yet it will run out at some point,” Khalid Zahid told Saudi Gazette.Zahid uses a gas pump and disintegration as a tool to illustrate Saudi’s assertion of strategic autonomy and what the changes epitomize. “I had a gas tank which I bought and had different ideas for. But instead of merely displaying it, I took it apart. As you see the elements float away from each other, it grasps on to our status quo of slowly breaking away from the petrol era, knowing we are 12 years away from reaching our goals and attaining the...
September 16, 2017

Beginning and End of an Era

Contemporary Istanbul Returns
Saudi GazetteContemporary Istanbul brings together leading international and local contemporary galleries, artists and collectors during the second week of September this year.CI celebrated it’s 12th annual event with the release of its first published book ‘Collectors’ Stories.’ Award-winning architects Tabanlıoğlu Architects will create the CI Park in a revised plan for the fair’s design.This year a new sculpture exhibition ‘The Fifth Element’ will take place at the neighbouring Artists’ Park, curated by Professor Hasan Bülent Kahraman.CI will be spread over the 13,600 m2 spaces of Lütfi Kırdar ICEC Rumeli Hall and Istanbul Congress Center with the support of Akbank. Another art installation will come in the form of a BMW Art Car, created in 1991 by South African...
September 09, 2017

Contemporary Istanbul Returns

Redefining the Saudi Art scene
Saudi GazetteThe Arab art world is currently witnessing the emergence of underground cult heroes, two of whom we met in Jeddah recently.Ali Chaaban and Khalid Zahid are similar in the way they see the world, approach their art and interpret life. Chaaban describes Zahid as “the Yin to my Yan”, referring to the meaning of the ancient symbol which pictures the pairing of two opposites creating a synergy through their very different takes on life that results in a unified whole.Ali Chaaban and Khalid Zahid come from different homelands and are polar opposites in many ways too. What unifies them is their authenticity and bravery in interpreting comfortable social mores and challenging fondly held and comfortable assumptions.Khalid Zahid is a native from Jeddah who was born in London and...
August 26, 2017

Redefining the Saudi Art scene

Saudi Designer In Focus: Ghudfah
Saudi GazetteSaudi designer Sarah Albaz is the face behind Ghudfah, a luxury abaya label launched in 2013.“Ghudfah” meaning veil was a repeated term Albaz heard as a young girl which stuck with her. “I used to hear it from my grandmother when I was a little girl. We are emotionally attached to the word since it reminds us of dear people and times that will never come back.”Her love for fashion stems from the desire to give abayas an identity and recognition in the fashion world. “I am passionate about abayas. It makes me work even harder to see it become a fashion trademark just like the Japanese Kimono and Indian Sari. I am proud to say that we are headed in the right direction to achieve our goals for the brand,” she told Saudi Gazette.Things changed as business picked up and...
August 19, 2017

Saudi Designer In Focus: Ghudfah

Art Inspired Rugs
Saudi GazetteIn an exclusive new collection crafted by Swedish Artist, Cecilia Setterdahl, the artist designed limited edition carpets to adorn your home space. She believes using a splash of color, craftsmanship, distinctive designs and diamond motifs, can help achieve the potential of a confined space to the maximum. Cecilia along with her husband Michael relocated from Switzerland to the UAE to bring the Carpets CC concept to life in Dubai’s newly opened Design District.“Painting is almost everything. It is the painter’s identity, style, conviction, and then color is just a gift to the drawing. I have been painting my whole life,” Cecilia Setterdahl told Saudi Gazette. “I do painting in acrylic on canvas, and design exclusively modern and bespoke limited edition carpets. I...
August 19, 2017

Art Inspired Rugs

Fashion on-the-go with Arwa Al Banawi
Saudi GazetteA Dar Al Hekma graduate, Arwa Al Banawi is a young Saudi designer using her voice and passion to empower women through fashion.“I get inspired by my background, my surroundings, topics that speak about our world and our social political issues. I still always speak of one certain topic that always inspires me and that’s ‘the woman’, the silhouette of a woman and her importance in society. Every collection has a story,” Al Banawi told Saudi Gazette. Her brand is based in Dubai and the designer herself lives in between Dubai, Jeddah and Zurich. “I have just recently got a studio and showroom in Dubai Design District. I am working on launching online and when the time is right I’ll start the men’s line officially,” she revealed.So far her brand caters to the...
August 12, 2017

Fashion on-the-go with Arwa Al Banawi

Royaled by Renad Hefni
Saudi GazetteAnother successful Dar Al Hekma graduate, Renad Hefni is a young Saudi fashion designer pursuing her dreams while advocating women’s rights. “My journey has been filled with hard work and dedication. It hasn’t been long since I started my fashion brand but I am thankful and proud of the outcome. I am committed to empowering women through fashion and aiming for a stronger vision in the near future,” Renad Hefni told Saudi Gazette.Smart, bold and edgy, Hefni’s showcase at Fashion Forward in Dubai this year showcased her ability to make a bold statement with a futuristic appeal. Her designs emphasize on the need to reward or crown women for their powerful roles in society. The upcoming Royaled collection titled ‘Ruler’ is inspired by the 1980’s hip-hop style with...
August 12, 2017

Royaled by Renad Hefni

Life in Pictures
Saudi GazetteThis week we take a look at pictures that either broke the internet, got you emotional and checked you in with reality or just made a lasting impression. Pictures are worth a thousand words and sometimes, a lot more.French archaeologists have discovered a “little Pompeii” — the remarkably well preserved remains of an entire district of an ancient Roman town south of Lyon.Panorama by @babaktafreshi, The World at Night project. The picture shows the aurora storm over the iconic Kirkjufell (church mountain) in Iceland. “I will remember this night of March 2015 forever when the northern lights were roaring across the sky the entire night with rays and crowns and colors beyond the usual green, easily visible to eyes (though not as vivid recorded by the camera). I have...
August 05, 2017

Life in Pictures

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