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RHIZOMA (Generation in Waiting) by Edge of Arabia at the 55th Venice Biennale
The renowned Saudi arts initiative Edge of Arabia, with support from the Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives, returns this year to the 55th Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) in an exhibition entitled RHIZOMA (Generation in Waiting), curated by Sara Raza. The name of the exhibition carries more meaning behind it than its literal definition. The [...]
“Harm Less” by Sonia Rentsch
An industrial design graduate from RMIT University in Australia, artist Sonia Rentsch created a series titled “Harm Less”, a series in which she constructs weapons such as guns, grenades and bullets using plants and other organic materials. Rentsch used different plants to create different guns, ironicallyconstructing viscous tools of weaponry from the least harmful materials [...]
The Wood Project by Antoni Tudisco
Antoni Tudisco is a 21 year old artist based in Germany. Sketching ever since he was a child, Tudisco developed a great passion for art and design. After receiving his diploma at the age of 18, he started getting the attention of various artists and agencies, and has since landed major clients which include MTV [...]
Q&A with Artist Hassan Hajjaj: When Art Becomes a Way of Life
“Art is a way of life,” says Morrocan artist Hassan Hajjaj. We are all artists in our own way, and Hassan Hajjaj is definetly making art a personal story. A unique London-based artist from Morroco, Hajjaj has lived in London since the 1970s, creating exceptional and odd pieces of art that manifest into all sorts [...]
Fida Art: Mixed Media Artworks by Saudi Artist Fida Al-Hussan
Fida Art is a mixed media artwork brand by Saudi artist Fida Al-Hussan. Fida Art is an outlet where Al-Hussan can express her thoughts through colors and various images. According to the artist, “My art pieces never talk about the past, because there are many artists that have done a better job at it. I [...]
Red Sofa: Beautifully Hand Painted Home Accessories
Red Sofa, one of the participating vendors in Prettly Little Things “Too Cool For School” Summer Edition 2013, is a line of contemporary and vintage hand painted home accessories. What is so special about their pieces is that they’re very detail-oriented; almost all of their products are painted by hand, with a couple of individual [...]
Bird Sculpture Series by Celia Smith
Celia Smith’s passion about birds is like no other. She uses simple materials such as copper and steel wires, telephone and electrical cables, and rusted pieces of metal nets and wires, and makes them look way more attractive than they originally are – namely, bird sculptures. With her love for birds, there was no guessing [...]
The Little Prince by Matej Peljhan
Photographer Matej Peljhan, based in Slovenia, recently created a very endearing photography series titled “The Little Prince.” The photo series stars a 12 year old boy named Luka who suffers from muscular dystrophy, a medical condition which limits his movement and makes him unable to do the simplest activities. Wishing that he could make Luka’s [...]
Interview with the Profound Emirati Photographer and Visual Artist Lamia Gargash
An Emirati photographer and visual artist, Lamia Gargash’s powerful images delve into multiple worlds; the rapidly changing interiors and exteriors of Emirati architecture, a moving tribute to her grandfather, a playful encounter with Louis Vuitton, and a piercing social commentary upon image and self-perception. A keen observer, Gargash captures nuances and details that may otherwise [...]
Weekly Street Art Roundup: Mobstr’s Humorous Messages
Mobstr is a street artist based in the UK and is widely known for the sarcastic messages he leaves around random walls. He goes around empty walls writing different messages, some of them are humorous while others are sarcastic. After looking at some of his work, I can say that it feels like something Banksy [...]