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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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Khalil Abdulwahid<br />

United Arab Emirates<br />

Khalil Abdulwahid is an accomplished artist and art<br />

professional currently serv<strong>in</strong>g as the Director of F<strong>in</strong>e Arts<br />

Department at the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority. He holds<br />

a degree <strong>in</strong> Workforce Education & Development from the<br />

Pennsylvania State University and an Associate Degree <strong>in</strong> Computer<br />

Aided Draft<strong>in</strong>g & Design from the Pennsylvania<br />

College of Technology-USA.<br />

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Khalil has extensive experience work<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>in</strong> various art organizations and <strong>in</strong>itiatives,<br />

<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g serv<strong>in</strong>g as the Chairman of the<br />

Emirates F<strong>in</strong>e Arts Society and curat<strong>in</strong>g the 30th<br />

Emirates F<strong>in</strong>e Arts Society Annual Exhibition. He<br />

is also an active member of the Advisory Board<br />

of the Department of Visual Communication<br />

at the American University of Dubai and<br />

has served as a panelist on the Sheikha<br />

Manal Young Artist Award 2012.<br />

As an artist, Khalil has won<br />

numerous awards and served<br />

on the judg<strong>in</strong>g committees<br />

for various art competitions<br />

and exhibitions, contribut<strong>in</strong>g<br />

significantly to the development<br />

of the art scene <strong>in</strong> the UAE and<br />

beyond. His vast experience, diverse<br />

skills, and significant contributions<br />

have made him a highly respected<br />

figure with<strong>in</strong> the art world.

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