Off To the Art Fair: Your Pocket Guide To Art Dubai 2025

Alexandra Mansilla, Sandy Times, April 12, 2025
Mirjam Varadinis: “Karthik Pandian connects to nature and creates an environment that invites us to reflect on the holy rivers of India and their relationship with us human beings. Similarly, Jorge Rosano Gamboa explores the resources we rely on, particularly water. Gulnur Mukazhanova, on the other hand, uses handcrafted wool as a canvas, merging tradition with contemporary forms of painting. So, it is about imagining a future by re-thinking the past and present. This interplay is particularly relevant to Dubai’s context, where ancient knowledge and rapid modern transformation intersect. Abdullah Al Othman’s work, for example, focuses on the changing landscape in the city of Dubai, using local materials to reflect these shifts.”