CRAFTSMANSHIP IS WHAT SKILLED ARTISTS AND BUILDERS DEMONSTRATE WHEN THEY CREATE SOMETHING

The skill of creativity is an imperative part of this collection’s curation.

Artistry transcends through continents, cultures and time. It is something powerful that has always been present in the world, and continues to innovate. This metamorphosis is echoed in this curation, where we begin with photographs through a non-colonial lens in the 50’s, through to hand sewn panels inspired by the traditional Emirati technique, known as Talli, glamorous and opulent fabrics from de Gournay, to modern day conceptual artists such as El Anatsui and Maggie Otieno.

Although these heritages exist from different time periods and locations, they are all an ode to craftsmanship and aptitude of tactile materials. The unparalleled view of capturing moments in time that are authentic and local are at the forefront of these works.

This curation allows you to explore heritage, appreciate materials that are anthropological and share depth, while all being bound by excellence in their craft.

Maggie Otieno Sculpture

Maggie Otieno

Custodians of Silent Tales (2), 2021
Mild Steel with Railway Sleepers
177.8 x 27.9 x 15.2cm

DNA by El Anatsui

El Anatsui

DNA, 2021
Assorted Tropical Wood
239 x 152 cm
– Courtesy of Efie Gallery

Dubai Restaurants with art

J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije

Elder Dempster Agency Line, 1960
Fine Art Archival Paper
50 x 67.1cm

Art

J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije

Jamestown Harbour Regatta, 1950s
Fine Art Archival Paper
30 x 39.3cm

Telephone Lady by J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije

J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije

Telephone Lady, 1950s
Fine Art Archival Paper
30 x 38.7cm

Mobile Service Station by J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije

J. K. Bruce-Vanderpuije

Mobile Service Station, 1950s
Fine Art Archival Paper
35 x 30.3cm

Custom Etienne by de Gournay

de Gournay

Custom Etienne on cotton velvet
Bespoke for The Cullinan

Hand painted wallpaper

de Gournay

Deco Dawn for The Bar
On deep rich gold gilded paper

Deco Fish on Velvet by de Gournay

de Gournay

Deco Fish on Velvet

Beautiful Bespoke Wallpaper

de Gournay

Custom Design on Pearl wool sateen