XVA Art Hotel & Cafe

When I visit Bastakiya area, always i stopped at XVA Hotel & Cafe for refreshments and their delicious vegetarian foods.
Each time, you see different exhibition at gallery area, have different decoration at cafe area and unique small artistic items at their gift shop. I haven't checked their hotel area but for sure, that part also should be great. If I would be a tourist in Dubai, I would prefer to stay here instead of 5 stars Hotels in high rise buildings.

Monday Mural - Bastakiya

I was not able to post regularly last two weeks. at first I had visitors, then I was busy again. Finally I am back with another mural by Ruben Sanchez. It is located in Al Bastakiya.  Al Bastakiya is one of oldest area in Dubai dates back to 1890s. You can see the short history from the wikipedia page.
From the first year i arrive in dubai, I always enjoy spending time at bastakiya. Each year its getting better and better. right now there are many local shops who are selling local art pieces, paints, jewellery, some small gifts. There are also some galleries.
I saw this mural on several post at Instagram and since then I was planning to go there and spent some time. It is not so close to where i live and work. when I have visitors, it was a good reason to go there and show them around. They also enjoyed If you are planning to visit Dubai, Al Bastakiya should be in your to do list. I may post more pictures from this area later. First here we have graffiti for Monday Mural please check other murals all around the world.

Monday Mural

The previous weekend there was Robbie Williams concert at Abu Dhabi, Du Arena concert hall. It is just 100 km away from Dubai. At the concert area I saw this wall just finished.
In these days it happens more in Dubai, they arrange space for Graffiti artist at different evets so they can show their arts.  These artists also contribute art festivals as well.

Posted for Monday Mural.
Taken by mobile
Sorry for the late post.

work on progress

Last week, it was totally hectic for me. somehow everything come to the same days at office and also outside the office. I took so many pictures for different reasons but couldn't have time to arrange blog's post.
Since today is Monday, here we have another artist on her work. I took this picture during comic con exhibition. At the same time and at the same exhibition area (but different entrance & halls) there was Art exhibition. These graffiti artist performed at the afternoon as a part of Art festival.

Posted for Monday Mural. Hope to share other events from last week next couple of days.

camel made from palm

funny sculpture made from palm tree which was exhibited at World Art Dubai. You can also see some part of the graffiti wall. Artist were at their work. Far behind you see Burj Khalifa between Emirates Towers.

Artist on work

This weekend here in Dubai, we had another art exhibition, called World Art Dubai at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Their motto is "art for all"
In their schedule there were forums, workshops, movie screening, exhibition and, art pieces with "affordable prices"

I was visiting Art Dubai or other festivals time to time on previous years but this event is new to me. When I checked their web site, many part were interesting including Celebrity Art

I was planning to visit this area in the morning and afternoon Comic Con with friends. When the weekend was so busy nothing happened as planned. I could only visit graffiti artist's work at the Yard. It was cool to see all artist on work but missed the exhibition itself.

Posted for Monday Murals. Please click here to see different graffiti art from all around the world.

Resting

Earlier I posted this wall from distance. (opposite side of the pond)

Last week, I went to nearby and take some pictures more closer.
I really like the mood of this mural. this work belongs to Spanish graffiti artist; Ruben Sanchez

posted for Monday Mural. little break on Rehlatna's details I will continue on that :)

Art Dubai

Last weekend there was 9th Edition of Art Dubai. One of my favourite event in Dubai. Unfortunately I was out of town and missed this year. Still I want to share one of art from last year's exhibition. From this size of picture it might not be visible but the model has calligraphy on her face, arm and feet. 

Last post from 3D canvas Dubai Festival...

Here is my favourite work from 3D pavement art festival.

Dubai Canvas

After yesterday's post,, here I have another picture from 3D Pavement Art Festival, Dubai Canvas.

Dubai Canvas

Last week there was 3D pavement art festival first time in Dubai, it is exhibited opposite to Jumeriah Beach Residence (JBR).
Its called "Dubai Canvas".
Many 3D pavement artists from all around world and some local artist participate that.  I visited at the last evening. This artwork is belong to Gregor Wasik ,

Crazy Smile

another detail from World's longest graffiti scroll Rehlatna.

Posted for Monday Mural

Ruben Sanchez in JLT

Last week, I shared Ruben Sanchez's work at Rehlatna. This week, I have something recently finished in February. This wall was nearly empty, there was only written one word without any artistic touch, I was hoping to see graffiti on that wall last 2 years every time I look at outside from my office. Thanks God, I was not alone thinking the same way. Finally there is art.

Posted for Monday Mural.

PS: I will continue posting from Rehlatna (world Longest graffiti scroll. ) There are still plenty details waiting to be posted here.

weekend reflection

A reflection at one furniture shop.
posted for weekend reflection.

M for Michael Jakson

Taken at Art Dubai 2014.

Michael Jakson is a legend. Even after his death, he will be subject of art, source of inspiration for many.
this week's letter is M and here is my post for the ABC Wednesday. If you wonder other's contribution to the subject, please check it from here.

tileworks at Ibn Battuta Mall

Tile works at Ibn Battuta Mall. quite Orientalist design.

I posted for Monday Mural. the link tool doesn't work but you can still see more murals all around world.

Perception

Last week, when I was walking in the Mall of Emirates, I noticed the window of Harvey Nicholson has changed.

They dedicated their 4 main windows for young local artists art pieces. This was called Perception Series #4 by Bahar al Bahar. He is one of awarded young artist in 2013 by Sheikha Manal.

his words about this particular art piece also were available on the window.

"the celebration of Ramadan spans an entire month, making it stand out amongst other occasions that usually occur for a shorter span of time. The notion of a month interval was used to construct a geometric formal system which abstracts the periodical event while replacing its time perception into a visual and a physical representation of what a month could look like - had it been a physical object" 

art with traffic signs

Different style of art.
Traffic signs and lights are together.
My favourite one (camel) is quite hidden here.
You can see it in better way at my yesterday's post.

Monday Mural: cloudy wall

this post might be the last post for the Monday Mural for the moment. I haven't seen anything recently and with this one, I think I am posting the last piece for this theme.

I will continue to look around and hope to find something new to share here.

posted for Monday Mural, You can find more murals if you click here

illusion in reflection

reflection on an artwork at Art Dubai.
even though it is from March, I want to share this one or "weekend reflection" theme, this week.