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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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Bala Nivetha<br />

India<br />

The Artist Bala Nivetha was born and brought up <strong>in</strong> Tamil Nadu, India. Ever<br />

s<strong>in</strong>ce childhood, she has been <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> arts and crafts, which made her<br />

choose fashion design as her major <strong>in</strong> college, and she later graduated with<br />

her master’s <strong>in</strong> fashion design. Bala knew she always wanted to<br />

do someth<strong>in</strong>g creative. But life got <strong>in</strong> the way when she took a break<br />

once she began busily support<strong>in</strong>g her husband’s bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />

“Tak<strong>in</strong>g art as a profession started dur<strong>in</strong>g my post-graduation<br />

days when I used to market and sell my handcrafted products, like<br />

personalized gifts and jewelry, via Facebook,” says Bala.<br />

The 2020 COVID-19 outbreak and the<br />

quarant<strong>in</strong>e period gave her the moment to<br />

reflect, which reignited her passion for<br />

her art career, and then the Instagram<br />

platform allowed her to do just that.<br />

After the COVID-19 pandemic, Bala<br />

became an art educator, teach<strong>in</strong>g her<br />

students art styles such as acrylic<br />

pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs, mandalas, and res<strong>in</strong>.<br />

Her current <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> sculpture<br />

pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g techniques led her to<br />

<strong>in</strong>clude them <strong>in</strong> her sessions.<br />

“To teach art has been a newfound<br />

passion - for the past couple of years,<br />

and it feels even more joyful to<br />

transform the magic I know to others<br />

as well. To see someone, enjoy the same th<strong>in</strong>g<br />

that I do is a bless<strong>in</strong>g. Interact<strong>in</strong>g with new<br />

people and exchang<strong>in</strong>g ideas and perspectives on art<br />

is someth<strong>in</strong>g beautiful,” says Bala.<br />

20<br />

follow<strong>in</strong>g

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