Once upon a time… That’s how fables start and that how the story of Alserkal Avenue begins as well, the Art District of Dubai born in 2007 in an industrial zone and which, today, is one of the pillars of the city’s cultural life. This vivacious neighbourhood, with its numerous galleries flanked by cafés, dance schools, restaurants, design shops and photo studios has always nourished an atmosphere of creativity, showing a real knack for growth and continuous evolution, even as far as its spaces are concerned. One of the latest is Concrete, inaugurated in 2017, the first building in the United Arab Emirates designed by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), the Architecture Studio co-founded in 1975 by multiple-award-winning Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. It was conceived as a multifunctional space, destined to host international art exhibitions and events as well as those of design, fashion and performances. 1250 square metres, the interior completely lined with cement, while from the ceilings, which are eight metres high, natural light enters through skylights. Its rotating walls allow the spaces to be custom-fitted to the wealth of various events which pass through. Right in the middle of Alserkal, Concrete fits right in, bringing something fresh and inviting to an already remarkable part of town.
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 ...
Neelova's sculptures, crafted from a variety of materials including glass, clay, and fossilized shark teeth, offer a speculative view of the ancient marine life that once inhabited the region of Buhais Geology Park and Jebel Buhais archaeological site in Al Madam Plain.
Eskandari creates her own collection of modern myths that transport us not only through space but also through time. Each work is imbued with specific cultural references and personal emotional experiences, yet the fluid, otherworldly forms and rich color palette also bring us to an imaginary realm where we are free to create our own stories.
An Emperor’s Jewel - The Making of the Bvlgari Hotel Roma
A new movie starring Bvlgari Global Brand Ambassador Priyanka Choora Jonas and produced by Atomic Production and directed by Andrea Rovetta, gives viewers an unprecedented view of Bvlgari Hotel Roma, taking them behind the scenes to discover the craftsmanship and culture that inspired the property.