Showing posts with label abu dhabi art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label abu dhabi art. Show all posts

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Drama of Dubai

Dubai

Curved visual design
 I love to travel and discover new destinations and cultures! On my recent adventure to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I anticipated the wonders of graceful minarets and bustling bazaars, majestic waterways and vivacious cafes but that is just a very tiny part of this global city.

Dune Bashing
The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.  The striking modern architecture is so unique and captivating, it is as if you can dream-they can build it.  How do (you) make a one-hundred story building look curvy?

Ultramarine in the Sea
Relief wall sculpture
To get out of the city and traffic, we went to the desert for sunset dune-bashing. The stunning scene of the sunset, dramatic colors and expansive desert was exciting and unforgettable.

Unfortunately, I just missed Abu Dhabi Art 2014, a three-day festival bringing together leading international art galleries for talks and exhibitions.  I did get to see some beautiful paintings and sculpture by local artists as I traveled around the two cities.

There are so many reasons to travel: to have an adventure, to learn about another culture, to be exotic.  Sometimes getting out of your surroundings can help you find out about yourself.
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