Art meets Fashion at this year’s ArtBus
Dubai, April 16, 2011: Models pose in front of the ArtBus created by Emirati artist Saeed Al Madani, as part of a spring summer photo shoot for the UAE based designer Reema Al Banna. Supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the ArtBus transported art lovers to arts venues in Al Quoz, DIFC and Al Bastakiya and for the first time to Sharjah.
Supporting young local artists is part of Dubai Culture’s strategic plan to promote grass root initiatives in Dubai. The ArtBus photo shoot combined artists and a fashion designer from the UAE which highlighted how different art forums can work really well together.
Owner and Designer of Reemami, Reema Al Banna said, “I chose the ArtBus for my shoot to show that Art and Fashion continue to influence one another.The Art Bus is also reflective of my brand which is fun, young and created by UAE artists who are passionate about art and design.“
Two more Emirati artists, Zainab Al Hashemi, Sheikha Bin Thaher have also been commissioned by Dubai Culture to create artworks for the ArtBus in a new initiative to showcase local talent during Art Dubai and Sharjah Biennial 10.