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Rizq Art Initiative opens in Abu Dhabi today

Design Middleeast

Rizq Art Initiative (RAi) an independent cultural institution will open its doors in Abu Dhabi on November 23 2023 with the goal of highlighting, nurturing and disseminating the exciting talent of artists from the Global South. It’s my privilege to introduce these exceptional works to Abu Dhabi’s art scene.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Dutch contemporary artist Levi van Veluw , the creator of inaugural window display art for Hermès’ at Nordiska Kompaniet, said, “the window becomes an experience.” So, how do retailers choose the right selection of material and tools for your store’s visual merchandising concepts? Corrosion resistance .

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Linehouse designs Shanghai restaurant informed by New Wave art movement

Dezeen

Design studio Linehouse has filled a restaurant in a Shanghai art museum with mirrors and arched details informed by eastern and western art and design. New Wave, a 20th-century art movement in China, is renowned for its bold experimentation that brought Chinese art into the modern art world.

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Frasers Group unveils new Frasers multibrand store concept in Wolverhampton

Retail Focus

Alongside, a fragrance library will offer a best-in-class selection of fragrance from around the world and a digital state-of-the-art beauty hydration bar will offer complimentary water infusions tailored to compliment customers skincare routines. Wolverhampton Frasers, Photography by Joas Souza Photographer.

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Heart Made: new label weaves Thai design into Australian fashion

Inside Retail

He was inspired by the ancient Thai art of hand weaving, which his ancestors spent thousands of years perfecting. I had always been drawn to the art of fashion – the colours, textures, patterns, shapes and boundless space to push boundaries. It is an art form that I love and often inspires me heavily,” he stressed.

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TwentyOne06’s journey with Pitfire Pizza Dubai Hills

Design Middleeast

Raw textures, industrial-inspired fixtures, and rustic design elements were used as visual markers of rebellion and creativity. The walls at Pitfire Pizza are filled with artwork posters and signage that celebrate their love of art, designing a space that serves as a platform for cultural exchange and expression.

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A play between art, craft and design with Atelier Kaja Dahl

Design Wanted

Kaja Dahl combines craft, nature and technologies to create products that fall on the edge of art and design. Before moving to Sweden, she studied two years of fine arts in Oslo, with a focus on sculpture and installation. She focuses on sensory and fragrance projects to create poetic and intuitive experiences.

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