CONTEMPORARY

HERITAGE OF CONTEMPORARY NATURE

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The Brunello Cucinelli Men’s Fall/Winter 2026 Collection beautifully redefines modern elegance by weaving nature into the very essence of design. It speaks to the contemporary explorer—someone who moves with purpose between urban sophistication and the raw serenity of the natural world. Here, fashion transcends mere aesthetics, becoming a quiet dialogue between man and environment. Functionality meets artistry in thoughtfully layered silhouettes, earth-toned palettes, and luxurious natural fabrics that breathe with the wearer. Every piece feels…

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POWERFUL CULTURAL STATEMENT

Posted on September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The Spring/Summer 2026 season at Dubai Fashion Week was a showcase of cultural fusion and creative storytelling, and leading the charge was Les Benjamins with their new collection, “El Gringo.” Known for its ability to blend Eastern and Western influences, the brand created a captivating narrative that explored the journey of a “gringo” from the Near East to Mexico. The collection beautifully melded visual motifs, such as geometric patterns reminiscent of both Anatolian kilims and…

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SAFFRONART FOUNDATION OF INDIA ART

Posted on July 26, 2025August 26, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Saffronart, a prominent international auction house specializing in modern and contemporary Indian fine art, antiquities, design, and jewelry, recently hosted a memorable evening in Mumbai to honor Tyeb Mehta’s centenary and celebrate the auction house’s 25th anniversary. The event served as a testament to Saffronart’s commitment to promoting Indian art and its pivotal role in shaping the country’s art market on both national and international platforms. Established in 2000, Saffronart has continuously pushed boundaries and…

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POWERFUL ELEGANT FLUID FEMINITY

Posted on March 27, 2025March 30, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Ananya Panday, the talented Bollywood actress, captivated the audience as she walked the ramp for renowned fashion designer Anamika Khanna at the highly anticipated Lakme Fashion Week 2025. Panday exuded confidence and style as she showcased Khanna’s ‘Silver Collar’ collection, a beautiful fusion of modern and traditional aesthetics. Adorned in a stunning silver-blue ensemble, Ananya was the epitome of elegance and grace. Her outfit featured a striking silver bralette with intricate chain detailing, offering a…

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ETHOS & CULTURE OF ART DUBAI

Posted on March 10, 2025March 23, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Art Dubai, the premier international art fair for the Middle East and Global South, successfully concluded its 17th edition, which took place from March 1 to 3, 2024, with VIP previews on 28 and 29 February, at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The event showcased over 120 contemporary, modern, and digital gallery presentations, with more than 65% of the exhibits representing artists and galleries from the Global South. Art Dubai is held under the patronage…

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INDIAN MASTERS OF THE MODERN & CONTEMORARY SOUTH ASIAN ART

Posted on September 25, 2023September 26, 2023 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Going back to the 20th century and into the 21st, the live auction on October 24th 2023 by SOTHEBYS will feature South Asian artists who defied the rules and conventions while created their own visual language. This auction offers a comprehensive overview of works of art from South Asian countries, with a focus on paintings, prints, and sculptures from the countries of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as Sri Lanka. The sale is led…

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ART DUBAI: REVITALIZATION & DIGITALIZATION

Posted on February 20, 2023February 25, 2023 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The Middle East’s leading global platform for art and artists, the Art Dubai, closed its 15th edition on 13 March 2022, with strong sales reported across all four sections of the fair: Modern, Contemporary, Bawwaba and Digital, at Madinat Jumeirah, its home. The 16th edition of Art Dubai returns to its iconic home at Madinat Jumeirah from March 1-5, 2023. This is the first full scale opening of Art Dubai after covid, and what an art fair it turned…

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ALEC MONOPOLIZES DUBAI WITH EDEN GALLERY

Posted on April 16, 2022August 19, 2022 by Girish Bajaj. GB

What a super cool artist dude, I must say, ALEC MONOPOLY is, as he made a hot entrance, exited the mall car, wrapped in his iconic logo and dollar bill motif, he headed to the DJ console and djeyed, the guests went berserk. Wow, and he performed superbly, crowd cheered, turning EDEN GALLERY into a night club and shoppers outside passed by, stood outside the gallery and danced to his music, with over 1,000 people…

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RE EVOQUE YOUR COOL LIFE WITH THE RANGE ROVER EVOQUE.

Posted on April 10, 2022August 19, 2022 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Driving the 2021 Evoque model, I was totally wowed, so surprised at the lovely refinements, the smoothness, luxury aspect, subtle style and design changes, the interior looks and ofcourse the comfort, suited for the executives, the youth generation, let me add, family SUV too. Comparing it to the competition in this compact SUV size, the BMW X2, Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, Mercedes GLA, the Evoque still clearly stands out, even though with its subtle sleek…

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CIGAR EVENING, ASIAN AMBIENCE.

Posted on February 16, 2022August 19, 2022 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Mr. Gabriel of Cigars d’Elegancia hosted a lovely elegant evening, a private gathering for cigar aficionados at the contemporary Asian cuisine & bar, Taiko located in the luxurious Sofitel Obelisk, Dubai. Cigars d’Elegancia is undoubtedly one of the most recognized for hosting private cigar sessions in hotels and for private clientele in the luxury of their villas. It was the ideal setting for this exclusive private cigar event, as all the guests were guided by Gabriel, started…

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