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 [...]
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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
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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 [...]
Music for the eyes @ the Jamjar – were you there?
Posted: 26/01/2010 in Life & StyleTags: convergence, culture, film, JamJar, Lost Figers, Mahmoud Kaabour, Mahmovies, music
Picture a sea of bean bags with a cacaphony of every concievable shape of person reclining on them in pretzel shapes, in an unassuming warehouse, in the industrial desert of Al Quoz. Add three standing ovations for the Lost Fingers, the night’s live musical piece de resistance. Lean over to chat with to your neighbour [...]
