Imagine a luxurious and colourful garden covering 72.000 square metres in the middle of the desert with 50 million flowers and 250 million plants, all creating a scene from out of a fable. It actually exists and is called the Miracle Garden of Dubai, opened to visitors from November to May. Inaugurated sevens years ago on Valentine’s Day, it is right in the centre of Dubailand, an area inside the city. The spectacle it offers when it is in full bloom is overwhelming, with a myriad of flowers of every colour and variety, arranged in the most fantastical ways imaginable. There are numerous attractions, many of which were conceived for children, such as the Big Teddy Bear, Disney Avenue and the Butterfly Garden. This garden of wonders has made the Guinness Book of World Records on numerous occasions - in 2013, with the largest vertical garden, in 2016 for the largest floral sculpture, the one shaped like a life-size Airbus, and, in 2018 for the largest depiction of Mickey Mouse, a floral structure standing 18 metres high.
One of Bulgari's most iconic shapes, Serpenti, celebrates three quarters of a century this year. A symbol of endless reinvention, it remains faithful to its ...
Anger and Nostalgic Utopia in the Art of Ali Cha'aban
Embracing anger as a catalyst for change and self-discovery, when harnessed constructively, can fuel artistic expression and spark powerful dialogue. Drawing on his own life experiences, Lebanese artist Ali Cha'aban delves into the complexities of anger, reliving the nostalgic childhood utopia from which emerges a longing for a lost innocence.
Between Dreams and Wakefulness, Memories and Fantasies, the Secret Universe of Sudarshan Shetty
Celebrating the world premiere of the artist's latest film One Life Many, the exhibition marks the first display of Sudarshan Shetty's moving image works, showcasing rarely seen videos, multimedia installations and sculptures.
The Soldier's Ironic Moral Compass According to Saher Nasser
Saher Nasser's latest work examines the psychology of the soldier and the tangible actions he imposes on others. An artistic research that adopts an observational rather than a scientific approach. He remains neutral, making no judgments or offering apologies, touching ironically on the forces that shape the moral compass of the military world.