It’s the furore over Anna Hazare and his campaign to combat corruption in India that’s inspired this post. He’s been in the news constantly over his plans to fast in protest against graft, with the powers that be dutifully ensuring him further coverage. Ok, less Anna Hazare. More his hunger. It makes one question whether [...]
Posts Tagged ‘art’
Hunger. Starvation. Anna Hazare. Inspiration & Art
Posted: 27/08/2011 in Arts and CultureTags: Anna Hazare, art, Hunger strike, India, Jonathan Jones, Starvation, Vincent Van Gogh
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Absolut -ely right
Posted: 02/03/2011 in Life & Style, Other inanitiesTags: Absolut, Al Quoz, art, Carbon 12, Dubai
The Absolut event at the Carbon 12 gallery was an interesting contrast. Harsh gallery lighting lit up pieces of original Absolut art, while dresses with long legs under them swished around softly, d’oeuvres and drink in hand. Absolut can not legally advertise in the UAE, and so decided to engage audiences a bit differently. Absolut art by [...]
Time-based installation focuses on food
Posted: 10/05/2010 in Life & StyleTags: art, food, I'll be back Someday, installation, Jam Jar, Lantian Xie
Dubai artist Lantian Xie serves up a tasty offering. By Hisham Wyne Published Sunday, May 09, 2010 A time-based installation that focuses on food. (SUPPLIED) Art is created to be experienced, but not many forms utilise more than one of the five senses simultaneously. The Mona Lisa indulges the sight, while the latest offering by [...]
Art reveals the technology and physique link (Emirates Business 24/7)
Posted: 29/03/2010 in Life & Style, Other inanities, Sociopolitical piff paffTags: abstract, art, Burki, exhibition, Fahd Burki, gallery, gender, Jam Jar, JamJar
This was originally written for Emirates Business 24/7, and can be found here: http://www.business24-7.ae/the-business-of-life/entertainment/art-reveals-the-technology-and-physique-link-2010-03-29-1.77156 The distinguishing factor between art and random scribbles is the underlying thought process; particularly for abstract art that rarefies expression to the point that conjecture is necessary. Pakistani artist Fahd Burki’s latest exhibition, Prostheses, is no exception. With Burki’s work, the [...]
How Sita sang the blues at the Jam Jar while Dubai’s invisble blue collars joined in
Posted: 16/02/2010 in Life & Style, Other inanitiesTags: acapella, art, blue collar, capitalism, copyleft, copyright, Dubai labour camps, human rights, JamJar, Mahmoud Kaabour, Mahmovies, movie convergence, music, Music for the Eyes, Sita Sings the Blues
Theatre, film and art productions can be a mixed grab bag where you never really know what you’re going to find. Some you walk out of feeling justifiably entertained. The start, interim and end being right where it was supposed to be. Others move you – perhaps in inexplicable ways. #Mahmovies’ third night, chaperoned and [...]
