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Artists in Focus 2023 - Coffee Table Book by Magzoid Magazine

"Artists in Focus 2023" is an exquisite tribute to 50 exceptional artists from around the globe, including renowned international artists as well as local artists in UAE. It is a celebration of their phenomenal artistic achievements and the remarkable journey that led them there. This opulent coffee table book is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and perseverance of these luminaries in the world of art. The launch of this coffee table book is a significant milestone in recognizing and supporting the creative industry, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of The National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. By showcasing the hard work and talent of these artists, both international and local artists in UAE, we hope to inspire and uplift others in the creative community. Our mission is rooted in four pillars of Creativity, Unity, Innovation, and Upliftment, and this artists' coffee table book exemplifies our commitment to them. Through this publication, we aim to boost the Creative Economy of the UAE and support creatives from all genres who are forging a path towards a bright future. We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of "Artists in Focus 2023", a must-have coffee table book for art lovers and collectors. It has been our pleasure to create this masterpiece, featuring both international and local artists in UAE, and we hope you will relish reading it as much as we did crafting it.

"Artists in Focus 2023" is an exquisite tribute to 50 exceptional artists from around the globe, including renowned international artists as well as local artists in UAE. It is a celebration of their phenomenal artistic achievements and the remarkable journey that led them there. This opulent coffee table book is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and perseverance of these luminaries in the world of art.

The launch of this coffee table book is a significant milestone in recognizing and supporting the creative industry, and it aligns perfectly with the goals of The National Strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries. By showcasing the hard work and talent of these artists, both international and local artists in UAE, we hope to inspire and uplift others in the creative community.

Our mission is rooted in four pillars of Creativity, Unity, Innovation, and Upliftment, and this artists' coffee table book exemplifies our commitment to them. Through this publication, we aim to boost the Creative Economy of the UAE and support creatives from all genres who are forging a path towards a bright future.

We invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty and inspiration of "Artists in Focus 2023", a must-have coffee table book for art lovers and collectors. It has been our pleasure to create this masterpiece, featuring both international and local artists in UAE, and we hope you will relish reading it as much as we did crafting it.

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Rafa Tom<br />

United Arab Emirates<br />

Rafa Tom is a f<strong>in</strong>e art professional and art educator based <strong>in</strong> Dubai,<br />

UAE. She has lived <strong>in</strong> several countries, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Lebanon, Canada,<br />

and Saudi Arabia, ref<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g her skills and participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> numerous<br />

exhibitions and symposiums worldwide. Rafa holds a Bachelor’s<br />

degree of Arts from the F<strong>in</strong>e Art College at the Lebanese University, where she<br />

studied different art techniques. Her passion for pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g and art began at an<br />

early age, and she has worked with various materials and mediums.<br />

Rafa has produced many artworks and participated <strong>in</strong> numerous art<br />

exhibitions <strong>in</strong> and outside the UAE, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Europe. Her works have been<br />

featured <strong>in</strong> several <strong>in</strong>ternational art magaz<strong>in</strong>es, and her exceptional artistic<br />

skills and contributions have earned her several awards and recognitions,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the Leonardo Da V<strong>in</strong>ci Prize and Award, Qatar International Art<br />

Festival, and Caravaggio International Award, among others.<br />

Rafa was awarded La Palma D’Oro Award <strong>in</strong><br />

Monte Carlo France 2022, received the Art<br />

Olympic Medal 2021 from Rome, Coupe<br />

du monde des Arts 23, Donatello Award<br />

Florence <strong>2023</strong> and Caravaggio Award<br />

<strong>2023</strong>. Her artworks can be found <strong>in</strong><br />

the Artist International Encyclopedia<br />

of Contemporary Art 22 and <strong>in</strong> the<br />

Masters of Art <strong>Book</strong> <strong>2023</strong> and <strong>in</strong><br />

different <strong>in</strong>ternational Art Magaz<strong>in</strong>es<br />

“I aim to be recognized as one of<br />

the lead<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>e art professionals<br />

<strong>in</strong>ternationally,” says Rafa<br />

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