From teaching to art: Shoma Banerjee on etching a new career path On a warm June afternoon, artist Shoma Banerjee, is busy outlining a canvas, inside
Down Memory Lane with Artist Rukni Among the art community in the UAE, Rukni is a familiar name. Often spotted at exhibitions and events, the 63-year-old
A multi-faceted artist, Petra Kaltenbach, fuses technology, graphic design, videography and fine art to create new-age contemporary art. Deeply perceptive and intuitive, she paints from
Painting outdoors in the lap of nature by the sea or in a garden was an integral aspect of Dubai based Pakistani artist Soraya Sikander’s
Walking along the historic Ajman Heritage District — the current venue of the Al Murabbaa Arts Festival — is akin to stepping inside a giant,
Emirati photographer, artist and communication designer Hussain Al Moosawi, 37, spent a significant part of his childhood visiting his grandmother, who lived near the Al
“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all be a little more gentle with each other, and a little more loving, have a little more
Vibrant, ancient and detailed – are some of the synonyms that describe Phad paintings of Rajasthan, India. Made on a long piece of cloth or canvas called Phad,
Driving through the scenic roads of Fujairah on family holidays Sadaqat Pervaiz often stopped enroute to admire the historic Al Bidiya Mosque. The diminutive rock
Bold illustrations showcasing contemporary and culturally-inspired designs is the forte of Emirati artist Khalid Mezaina’s work. Centered around local traditions his art largely includes hand-drawn elements.