Jameel Prize: Poetry to Politics
Dubai’s Jameel Arts Centre is hosting the sixth edition of the Jameel Prize, titled ‘Poetry to Politics’, focused on contemporary design. The exhibition features eight finalists, including winner Ajlan Gharem, announced in September 2021 for his ‘Paradise Has Many Gates’ installation. The world’s leading award for contemporary art and design inspired by Islamic tradition, the Jameel Prize, was founded in 2009 by the V&A and Art Jameel. The exhibition has toured several locations, including London’s V&A, Santiago’s Centro Cultural La Moneda, and El Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Franklin Rawson in Argentina.
WHEN – 8 June 2023 to 7 January 2024
WHERE – Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai
Dubai Men’s Arab Fashion Week SS24
Dubai Fashion Week 2023 is gearing up to be a highly anticipated event, showcasing the best of contemporary couture and creativity in the region. The event’s focus on promoting innovation and creativity, coupled with the participation of globally recognized fashion houses, is sure to make it a memorable experience for all attendees. DFW 2023 is expected to be a dazzling display of contemporary couture and creativity, featuring an impressive lineup of designers such as Moschino, Jean Paul Gaultier, Blssd, Dhruv Kapoor, and more. The event will showcase the Spring/Summer Men’s collection from 6 to 8 June 2023, at Dubai Design District, a region known for its unique approach to architecture and recreation in the city.
In the past, Dubai Design Week has introduced menswear showcases and even a runway for plus-size models, creating ripples in the industry. DFW 2023 promises to deliver an even more stunning and spectacular event, with the city of Dubai providing the perfect backdrop for the celebration of creativity and fashion. With a multitude of designers showcasing their unique styles and collections, DFW 2023 is expected to be a feast for the eyes, featuring an array of fashion houses such as Bouguessa, Bluemarine, Ezra Tuba, Emergency Room, and Kel by Elena Kondratova. The event will provide an opportunity for fashion enthusiasts to witness the latest trends and designs firsthand, establishing Dubai as a fashion hub and cementing its place in the global fashion industry.
WHEN – 6 June 2023 to 8 June 2023
WHERE – Dubai Design District
Sara Sadik – They will end up in ravines
The Moroccan- Algerian artist Sara Sadik employs a range of mediums to create coming-of-age stories that feature young men overcoming obstacles and seeking moral and physical transformation. Her videos incorporate elements of video games, science fiction, everyday life, and French rap music to portray her subjects’ struggles and aspirations. In her latest installation, “Ils finiront dans des ravins” (They Will End Up in Ravines), Sadik draws inspiration from gaming arenas to present a multi-screen narrative of protagonists who invent their own society and devise strategies to safeguard their environment. Through the characters’ words, Sadik explores themes of resistance, self-love, and community, while also critiquing systems of coercion and social exclusion.
WHEN – 1 March 2023 to 20 August 2023
WHERE – Jameel Arts Centre