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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Maisoon Al-Rubeai<br />
Iraq<br />
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Maisoon Al-Rubeai was born <strong>in</strong> Baghdad <strong>in</strong> 1965. She completed a BEng of Architectural Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. In UK, she re-tra<strong>in</strong>ed as a secondary<br />
school teacher for Mathematics. It was only after her early retirement that she rediscovered her passion <strong>in</strong> pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g. She went on to<br />
produce many pieces that quickly attracted the attention of her friends and family. Before long, this self-taught artist began sell<strong>in</strong>g her<br />
work on the <strong>in</strong>ternet to customers all over the world.<br />
“The depiction of Arab women plays a pivotal part <strong>in</strong> art. <strong>Artists</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d it easy to carry their message through their depiction of the Arab women” Says<br />
Maisoon<br />
Her artwork is rooted <strong>in</strong> her Iraqi heritage and takes <strong>in</strong>spiration from famous artists such as Isam Alsaeed. Her abstract pieces evoke images of<br />
old Baghdad, the faces of its people all seamlessly <strong>in</strong>tertw<strong>in</strong>ed with the Kufic calligraphy that envelopes the walls of so many mosques and palaces of<br />
that region. There are h<strong>in</strong>ts of nostalgia <strong>in</strong> her pieces, borne out with modernist brushwork, creat<strong>in</strong>g a special appeal for those who yearn for the land<br />
between the two rivers.<br />
From an Architect to an International Artist, she pa<strong>in</strong>ts Iraqi women specifically and Arab women <strong>in</strong> general. The artist uses traditional and<br />
cultural references which add a rural touch and she also pa<strong>in</strong>ts women <strong>in</strong> an urban environment. Ultimately, Maisoon reflects themes such<br />
as nostalgia, care, family, homeland, passion and love <strong>in</strong> her pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>gs.
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