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Hassan Massoudy, Visual Poetry

Corinne — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:24:33 +0000

Without roots, a tree cannot stand.
African proverb

The seed carries the tree within.
Johann Gottfried Von Herder (1744 – 1803)

The flower is always within the almond.
Henri Bosco (1888 – 1976)

A world of pain and sorrow
at the very time when cherry trees are blossoming.
Kobayashi Issa (1763 – 1827)

The tree is wholly for the seed
and the seed is wholly for the tree.
Kahlil Gibran (1883 – 1931)

The sun frolics
in the blossoming tree.
Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885)

“Young Saudi Artists” at Athr in Jeddah

Corinne — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:28:09 +0000

Here are some photos from the opening of “Young Saudi Artists” Exhibition that took place at Athr Gallery in Jeddah.

Exhibiting Artists:
Sara Al Abdali
Heba Abed
Lujain Abulfaraj
Namir Alireza
Ahaad Al Amoudi
Mala’a Al Amoudi
Zeina Badran
Rawan Al Barakati
Najla Al Bassam
Mohsen Al Dajani
Soraya Darwish
Basmah Felemban
Rahaf Ghoneim
Louai Kofiah
Noura Al Mazrooe
Jawaher Al Mhanna
Mahmoud Naseem
Arwa Al Neami
Mona Al Qahtani
Rami Al Qthami
Suzan Al Quasmi
Redwan Al Reemi
Awatef Al Safwan

The exhibition will be running from the 21st of February to the 20th of March, 2012.

Contemporary Lebanon Boutique Hotel, Le Gray

Corinne — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:31:48 +0000

Le Gray is CampbellGray’s first hotel in the Middle East which opened in 2009. Located in the heart of Beirut in Martyrs’ Square, it showcases 87 stylish rooms and suites artistically designed in collaboration with Fox Linton Associates. Le Grey Hotel houses a wonderful collection of modern art and furniture and is definitely a place to visit if you are in Beirut.

Nada Debs, New Collection is Vintage Meets Arabesque

Corinne — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:48:46 +0000

The Nada Debs Collection “Vintage Meets Arabesque” is inspired by the 1960s but with a beautiful arabesque flair. The pieces are colorful, retro, classic, and alot of fun!

Lebanese Painter, Mohamad El Rawas

Corinne — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:32:22 +0000

Dynamic works that speak for themselves. Mohmmad El Rawas lives and works in Beirut.

Funky Jewelry From Black Pearl Boutique in Kuwait

Corinne — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:52:50 +0000

Here’s something different and fun coming out of Kuwait. I’m definitely looking forward to Black Pearl launching their online site!

New Work By Corinne Martin, “Asmahan”

Corinne — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:29:33 +0000

Here is my latest creation, ”Asmahan”, 130 cm x 130 cm, Acrylic on Canvas.

Asmahan having immigrated to Egypt in childhood with her family, she sang the compositions of Mohammed Abdel Wahab and her brother Farid al-Atrash. She was the only female voice in Arab music remotely comparable to that of Umm Kulthum. Her mysterious death in an automobile accident shocked the public.

Works From The Talented Hassan Hajjaj

Corinne — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:53:02 +0000

Hassan Hajjaj’s work encompasses many techniques and fields, from designing and producing furniture including lamps, stools, poufs made from recycled North African artifacts such as upturned Coca-Cola crates as stools, road signs turned into tables tops as well as custom made clothes and photography.

Murakami’s Ego Exhibition At Riwaq Exhibition Hall in Qatar

Corinne — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:35:53 +0000

A spectacular show put on by a spectacular creative genius. On view from February 9th until June 24th, at Al Riwaq Exhibition Hall in Doha, Qatar. We love you Murakami!

images via Oasis Unedited

Karim Rashid: The Ottawa Collection for BoConcept

Corinne — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:35:32 +0000

Karim Rashid has designed the Ottawa Collection of furniture and accessories for BoConcept. Happy to see his retro-pop creations once again.