Sixteen Saudi artists got the chance to showcase their talent in Dubai during the Dubai art festival runnning from March 18 to 31, letting the world know of their talent and way of thinking.
Arabian Wings Fine Art, with the support of Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI) and in cooperation with Brown Book Dubai, launched the “Limited Edition 2” in Dubai on March 17.
The launch of the “Limited Edition 2” was followed by an exceptional showcase of 16 Saudi artists including Ahmed Al-Ahmadi, Najla’a Felemban, Khaled Al-Ameer, Khloud Al-Bugami, Waleed Kurdi, Khalid Bin Afif, Mohammed Bahrawi, Saud Mahjoob, Ayman Hafez, Ali Al-Hasan, Hana’a Bana’ma, Mansur Al-Sharif, Ahmed Al-Qadi and Mohammed Haider at the Shelter Al-Qouz in Dubai.
“This experience was exceptional. These artists recently participated in the Jeddah art festival and have now shifted to Dubai. It is a step toward internationalyzing Saudi artists and a way of exchanging knowledge, sharing experience, exposing artistic flare, understanding human sentiment and building bridges between artists and people who love art and understand it. We have reconciled Saudi art with the needs of contemporary art,” said Mohammed Bahrawi, co-founder of Arabian Wings.
He further said this year’s “Limited Edition 2” contained 30 pieces of art, including mixed media, wooden art, installation art, oil pastel on carved wood, marble and metal sculptures, digital art, Arabic calligraphy and photography.
“The ‘Limited Edition 2’ brought out the talent of Saudi artists; this level of professionalism was not expected,” said Bahrawi.
He also stated that the Arabian Wings team did not stop after the showcase of exceptional work by Saudi artists but also gave workshops at Safa Park in Dubai about the techniques of Saudi artists, in addition to the work and initiatives of Arabian Wings.
“The copies of the Limited Edition preserve the moral and financial value of the artists and at the same time makes art work available to the public. It was a successful exhibition that the visitors enjoyed. We are not here to sell the art work but to showcase the talent of Saudi artists and their thinking to the world by participating in Art Dubai,” he added.
Saudi artistic talents showcased in Dubai
Saudi artistic talents showcased in Dubai
Jessica Kahawaty to narrate London concert paying tribute to Arab music icons
DUBAI: Australian Lebanese model and entrepreneur Jessica Kahawaty this week announced that she will serve as the storyteller for “A Night With The Legends,” a one-night musical tribute celebrating iconic women of Arabic music, taking place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on March 5.
Kahawaty will portray Scheherazade and deliver spoken narration during the program.
The evening will pay tribute to the legacies of Umm Kulthum, Fairuz, Warda, Sabah, Asmahan and Layla Mourad.
Vocals will be performed by Lebanese vocalist Abeer Nehme, accompanied by the UK-based London Arab Orchestra under the direction of conductor Basel Saleh, alongside the London-based Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. The program will also feature a 70-member all-female choir.
“I’m incredibly humbled,” Kahawaty wrote to her 1.8 million followers on Instagram. “As storyteller, I’ll be weaving history, memory and meaning into the musical experience in a one-night tribute celebrating the iconic women of the golden era of Arabic music.”
“I cannot wait to see you all there,” she added.
Kahawaty is also an entrepreneur. She co-founded fine jewelry label Kahawaty Jewels with her father, master jeweler Ghassan Kahawaty, launching the Dubai-based brand last year as a continuation of the family’s longstanding craftsmanship tradition.
“I grew up watching my father in his jewelry trade. I saw how happy he made people when he created these beautiful pieces,” Kahawaty previously told Arab News. “I’ve always wanted to continue my father’s legacy and my grandfather’s trade. I felt like this is the perfect time to launch Kahawaty Jewels in Dubai, which is a city I’ve been in for over 13 years.”
Kahawaty and her mother are also behind UAE-based food delivery business Mama Rita. In July last year, the pair expanded the venture with the launch of a cookbook, which featured a cover endorsement from Hollywood actress and producer Courteney Cox.
Writing on Instagram at the time, Kahawaty said: “The moment we held the Mama Rita cookbook in our hands for the very first time … after two years of pouring our hearts into it. And we’re beyond thrilled to share a special surprise on the cover — a quote from the one and only (Courteney Cox). Her iconic role as Monica in ‘Friends’ — the talented chef, perfectionist and loving control freak — mirrors so much of the dynamic between mum and me. And her true persona is even more beautiful, warm and generous.”
