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In this conversation, we speak with Chris Levine about the ideas behind “Higher Power”, its technical and conceptual foundations, and the broader questions his practice raises about perception, collectivity, and light in contemporary culture.
The work of Wallace Chan resists easy categorization. It moves between sculpture and jewelry, physics and metaphysics, material precision and philosophical speculation. Over the past decades, he has not only redefined what contemporary jewelry can be, but has also constructed an entirely personal language – one in which gemstones become vessels of time, and matter itself seems to hesitate between presence and disappearance.
In this conversation for Arte&Lusso, Bana Kattan reflects on her curatorial approach to the UAE National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, where the exhibition “Washwasha” unfolds as a meditation on sound, memory, and subtle forms of transmission.
In a world saturated with digital images, Maria Zet Nova brings back the quiet luxury of hand-crafted memory — turning fleeting celebrations into timeless, emotionally charged works of art.
After decades of silence, Zeef Oria returned to painting not as a continuation, but as a transformation. His recent works feel less like images and more like states of being – suspended between chaos and calm, memory and presence, gesture and stillness. Rather than narrating stories, his paintings invite contemplation: they ask the viewer to slow down, to remain, to listen. In this conversation, we explore art not as production, but as an existential practice – a way of thinking, feeling, and encountering the unknown through paint.
In a city like Dubai—renowned for its cultural diversity and thriving art scene—we are constantly drawn to artistic voices that transcend geographical boundaries and expand visual experience.
Reynier Llanes is a Cuban-born visual artist renowned for blending Cuban folklore with magical realism and modern techniques, such as painting with coffee—a medium symbolizing resilience and resourcefulness. After emigrating to the U.S. in 2007, he incorporated Southern culture into his work, creating narrative-driven art rich in allegories. Llanes’ pieces have been exhibited internationally and are part of prestigious collections, including the Denver Art Museum and the Morris Museum of Art. He is deeply committed to community engagement, often conducting workshops and lectures to inspire others.
In the Elysian Awakening of Powerful Spring exhibition, we are invited to immerse ourselves in a world where female creativity takes center stage, inspiring and transforming.
How do you begin the creative process of translating your inner visions into art? I start by clearing my mind and sitting in front of a blank white canvas. I focus on that emptiness for five minutes, almost meditating on […]
Khaled Al Jaberi is a talented caricature artist known for his minimalist yet powerful approach to visual storytelling. Blending humor, philosophy, and social commentary, his work captures complex ideas with simplicity, inviting viewers to engage with art beyond the surface.
