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VOLUME18 | October 01-15 | 2010
FROM THE EDITOR
Hello Abu Dhabi,
I remember when each of my kids turned one… the warm stories and the quirky
anecdotes. Each child had his or her own growth challenges to overcome, but
one year was definitely a turning point for all of them. It was the time the child
confidently walked, ate alone, and started uttering bitty sentences.
Over this past year, Tempo went through its own experiences; the first baby steps,
the teething of a different sort, and dealing with little challenges that continue
to pop up to this day. Tempo has developed its own personality, its own look and
style, and an identity that it hopes will set it apart from others.
Right from the start, Tempo wanted to be a true reflection of the wonderful mosaic
of people and cultures that live here. The little magazine wanted to be one that
you could roll up and take with you, the kind that uses up less paper and is kinder
to the environment. It wanted to be dynamic and different; in content, design and
philosophy.
ENTERTAINMENT
4 USPACE
6 WHAT’s HOT
8 Beat with ELLE
10 Tamakkan
11 Tech Talk
FASHION
12 TRENDSETTER
Tempo must have captured the community’s soul because we are overwhelmed
every single day by people who genuinely care for it. Tempo arrived one year ago
with its own blessings, and now continues to grow by leaps and bounds because
of your support.
FOOD
Thank you, Abu Dhabi, for making our journey so meaningful.
LIFESTYLE
[email protected]
13 CITY BITES
14 Social Net
15 MOVIE WATCH
Editor
Magazine Design
Praveen prabhakaran
Sana Bagersh
features editor
alma kadragic
EDITORIAL coordinator
ElLAINE FATIMA
Web Design
Rizwan pERvaiz
Editorial Contributors
Kulsoom Zakir
20 TIME CAPSULE
Neena Rai
22 My Abu Dhabi
Sithara sethumadhavan
Marketing Coordinator
Manjul Abhishek
Production Coordinator
Rizwana Shahid
19 PEOPLE METER
Randy parker
Simon morgan
Distribution coordinator
melaku muluneh
23 Around the
neighbourhood
24 Raising the bar
25 yank in sand land
Address
To reach editorial at Abu Dhabi Tempo email: [email protected]
If you need to find out where you can pick up your copy call: 02 6673349 or check out the list of
Tempo distribution points on our website.
Note to Advertisers: Advertisers can request brand tagging with all advertisements. To reach
advertising call 02 6673349 or email: [email protected]
ARTS
26 RSTW Exhibition
28 Abu dhabi film festival
Disclaimer:
29 ARTICULATE
authenticity and accuracy of its contents, the publisher cannot accept any responsibility for
errors, mistakes and inaccuracies. The publisher reserves the rights of this product and no part
of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the permission of
the publisher.
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SPACE
Dear Editor,
Dear Abu Dhabi Tempo,
Here is a good suggestion - why don’t you run an exciting competition
here on your facebook fan page to celebrate the magazine’s
ANNIVERSARY ? You can reward us your loyal fans with great prizes
and share your anniversary with all. Hope you implement my
suggestion, as we fans would be very happy to get some goodies.
Looking forward to your reply. Cheers, Elsa
Tempo: We are working on introducing more competitions. Check
out the one on David Guetta.
Dear Abu Dhabi Tempo,
A little birdie told me that your anniversary is coming up? What are
your plans? Am I invited?
Express your thoughts. Email us: [email protected]
saY
I like the new revamped Mugg and Bean. But the big problem there,
as with many shops like Caribou in Marina mall is that it is difficult
to separate smoking from non-smoking areas. We all know that it is
impossible to control smoke fumes because they waft all over the place.
I don’t want to criticize smokers, but I think coffee shops should be more
gutsy about their smoking/ non-smoking policies. Yasser Abubaker
Dear Editor,
I read about your Mosquito repellent story, and I want to thank you for
writing about it because I am in 11th grade and sometimes a kid brings
it into the classroom and lets out a high pitched sound that drives all of
us crazy. All of us students cover our ears, but our teachers are confused
because they can’t hear it. I can tell you, that as a teenager, it is extremely
annoying, and it should definitely be banned! Mimi Omar
My Life According to
Darren Hayes
Sent in by Aicha Diop
Using only song names
from ONE ARTIST, Aicha
Diop cleverly answers
each questions without
repeating the song title.
If you could go anywhere,
where would you go:
To the moon and back (live
version)
Your favorite form of
transportation:
Random Blinking Light
What is life to you:
Pick your Artist:
Darren Hayes (Duh=))
Your best friend is:
So beautiful
Darkness or to be unlovable
Are you a male or female:
Hero
You and your best
friends are:
Popular (couldn’t think of
anything else :s)
Describe yourself:
Sense of humor
How do you feel:
Void
Describe where you
currently live:
California
Mystery
Your last relationship:
Strange relationship ;)
Your fear:
(2 different songs =))
What is the best advice you
have to give:
Do what you like
What's the weather like:
Dublin sky
Thought for the Day:
Favorite time of day:
When I step into the light
wonderful
If your life was a TV show,
what would it be called:
100 Challenging Things
On the verge of something
How you would like to die:
Like a fallen angel
Your soul's present
condition:
Insatiable (I know it’s
dirty but couldn’t think of
anything else)
Your motto:
Me myself and I
TWITTER QUOTES
Sithara Sethumadhavan
I super like the new issue
of Tempo
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Kabab Rolls Abu Dhabi
Kabab Rolls Like it ....Thank you
Tempo< for keeping up our
tempo..;)))- Cheers
Kulsoom Zakir
Can’t wait for the Tamakkan innovation
and entrepreneurship seminar coming
up on the 29th September at 6.45pm
to 9pm. At Al Mamoura Building (aka
Mubadala Building) at 15th Street.
Tempo October 1 - 15, 2010
review
Omar Al Raisi
I like Tempo because it covers certain
things which generally get ignored by
other magazines. It gives coverage to
local acts and supports them. I would
like to see more on entertainment
news, local events, nightlife in
Abu Dhabi, would make it more
interesting.
It’s our Anniversary, and Tempo asks our readers: What do you like
about Tempo? And what would they like to see more in Tempo?
Rachel Ragas
The Time Capsule is a brilliant idea. It’s
a fun way to know the in-depth view
of the person’s personality.
I’d like to see more stories, that
wouldn’t be similar to what’s in
other magazines. I’d also like to see
more events. “What’s Hot” column is
very informative. I wish to see more.
Competitions perhaps?
Savitha Rameshkumar
Love your magazine. I’ve kinda read
most of your issues. Awesome stuff.
It has a bit of everything. The best
thing I like about the magazine is
the “food section”!!! I like the reviews
on all the restaurants. I also love the
arts section. I would like to see more
competitions. I think thats the only
thing missing.
Nassim Abed
I like the size. It’s handy, and distinguishes itself from good old Abu Dhabi Week by sheer
size. It’s easy to lay down by the side of a plate / coffee cup or just hold it in one hand while
holding the coffee mug in the other. That’s a very welcome change from your biggest rival.
I like the writing. You have high quality writing and engaging content. I like the “Abu Dhabi
resident” feel. You’re not a tourist guide and you’re not all about the “new to Abu Dhabi” you speak to us who have been living here for a few years and already know a bit more than
what’s in TDIC’s ads.
Editor: Thanks for all the feedback guys! Interesting observations, Nassim. Regarding Abu
Dhabi Week, we actually like the weekly because it fills a very specific purpose. However, we also don’t think they are ‘competition’ at
all because their focus is very different from Tempo’s. Omar, we’ll work on more entertainment and local stuff. Rachel and Savitha:
you’ll hopefully be seeing lots more competitions coming up.
Winner!!!
Of the Tiësto Competition
First of all, I must say that this being the first time I’ve entered such a competition, I’m totally
overwhelmed that I won. For the Tiesto concert, I’d probably try to cover every angle possible; right
from tiesto to his music to his fans. I’d probably put in the excitement in the air considering this is his
first performance in the capital. More importantly, since this is his Kaleidoscope tour, I’d probably talk
about his work on the new album and the music he played, so fans who missed out on this “once of a
lifetime” concert can probably feel like they were actually there listening to his music.
Thanking you,
EDITOR: Catch Kym’s coverage of Tiesto on our website, www.abudhabitempo.com
--that’s after the concert, of course :)
Vote
Or vote through
your phone
B. Art Exhibition
D. Fashion Show
Got to www.abudhabitempo.com to vote
Vote D
The alternatives once/ if the
BlackBerry ban is imposed:
If given a free VIP pass to an event,
which one would you gladly attend?
A. Concert C. Film Festival
E. Club Party
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What’sHOT
Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2010
Lights, Camera, Action!
14- 23 October, Emirates Palace
Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2010 will launch it’s opening ceremony and the red carpet screening at the
Emirates Palace Auditorium on 14 October and will close with the Black Pearl Awards ceremony and a
screening on 22 October. For the first time, the festival will feature a family day, with animation short
films as well as a restored version of Charlie Chaplin’s “THE CIRCUS”. The main attraction of the festival
are the films competing for the award and for recognition in the Oscars. Categories are: Narrative
Feature Competition with the best of the current international film program, Documentary Feature
Competition, Short Film Competition and Emirates Competition.
This year, the festival launches a new category, called “New Horizons”, dedicated to first and second
feature-length narrative and documentary films from all over the world; and“What in the World are we
doing to our world” which focuses on environmental issues.
Other venues for the festival are Cinestar
Cinemas at Marina Mall and the Abu Dhabi
Theatre. Online ticket sales are available via the
Festival’s website: www.abudhabifilmfestival.ae
Charley’s Grilled Sub
Food court, Wahda
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Chic Lady Show
14 - 18 October, ADNEC
With it’s growing popularity in Dubai, Charley’s
Grilled Sub is now in the capital with its first outlet,
offering wide-variety of hot steak sandwiches.
Charley’s has set up its restaurant at the food court
of Al Wahda Mall, with a watch-it-cook atmosphere.
Be sure to grab a bite of the
famous Philly cheese steak
sandwich the next time
you’re at the foodcourt.
The Chic Lady show is an exclusive event offering products
and services solely related to women, beauty and elegance.
The show has an interesting blend of glamour, latest trends,
fashion shows, jewellery, evening wear and much more!
The show runs from 10am- 6pm, located at Halls 10-11.
The Art of Sumayyah Al Suwaidi
3-13 October, Ghaf Gallery
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi (the first Emirati Female Digital Artist) exhibits the different
angles of her personality and perspective of things through her art. After her first
successful solo held in Ghaf Art Gallery 2007, she is back yet again with a brand new
show at Ghaf Gallery to give the UAE audience a piece of her imaginary world.
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Tempo October 1 - 15, 2010
David Guetta to headline Creamfields
9 December, Yas Island
DJ Guetta one the world’s top DJs and house music
mixologists, will hit the Yas Arena on Yas Island
and headline Creamfields Abu Dhabi 2010 for an
unforgettable night with 20 other international and
regional DJs, and a number of global super stars.
Now in its second year, Creamfields Abu Dhabi will once
again give music fans the best dance night of their lives.
Flash plans to introduce a more eccentric programme
of the weird and the wonderful so it’s not just the talent
that keeps fans entertained throughout the night.
Talking about his forthcoming appearance in Abu
Dhabi, David Guetta said: “I’m really looking forward to
headlining Creamfields Abu Dhabi 2010. Although it will
be the first time I have played in the city, I have been to
the UAE before and I know just how passionate people
are for dance music”
playing so I could enjoy the music and just party with
everyone,” he added.
Over the coming weeks, Flash will announce a number of
other global super stars to join David Guetta on the bill.
Flash has also announced a special promotion: Fans
purchasing tickets before midnight on October 1st will
receive a 20% discount on 250AED tickets (200AED)
Tickets can be purchased at www.boxofficeme.com,
www.ticketingboxoffice.com and
www.timeouttickets.com
TEMPO COMPETITION ALERT: Want to be Tempo’s
community reporter for Creamfields? Send us a couple
of paragraphs on what you like about David Guetta and
how you would cover the event. Send it to:
[email protected]
“I have seen the other names that are due to play this
year and it’s a fantastic line-up; I almost wish that I wasn’t
Abu Dhabi Swimming Festival
16 October, Corniche
Men and Women Categories
Event
Prize
Waha Capital Mile (1.6 km) Dh 5,000
Etihad Holidays Splash
Dash (700m)
Business Class ticket to
any European destination
From 7- 10 am, swimmers of all ages and ability are
invited to take part in the festival, showcasing a mixture of
thirteen open water individual and relay race.
The inaugural of Abu Dhabi Swimming Festival, under
the patronage of Abu Dhabi Beaches is due to take place
along the capital’s Corniche on 16 October. It is organized
by The Professional Sports Group, and supported by the
Abu Dhabi Sports Council and UAE Swimming Association.
Olympic swimmer Fran Halsall will attend the event as
VIP guest and honorary starter. “The Mueller” clan, the first
family to sign up, will be taking the plunge together.
Entry fees will go to the Abu Dhabi Special Care Centre to
help the charity towards its 5 million target.
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Beat withEllE
By Ellaine Fatima
There are too many records in the world to stick to one style and DJ Stylus (all the way from Manchester, UK) embraces that
idea in his party-rocking philosophy. Decadent Entertainment presented the “Swagger Party” at the One-to-One Hotel last
month and Tempo talked to Antony “Stylus” Haymes, before he blessed the decks of the newly revamped Cubes!
TEMPO: Tell us, how did you get your name?
Well, I’m a multi genre Urban Club DJ / Radio Personality
based in Manchester UK. I have my own station, “The Urban
Mixshow with Stylus” Mondays-Fridays 5-7pm.
I started DJ-ing in school and figured I needed a name.
Antony Haymes is my real name, and it was one of those
moments where you think “it’s probably underneath your
nose” and there it was.. a sharp pointed device attached to
the cartridge of a record player...the stylus.
TEMPO: When did you start DJ-ing?
It started out as a hobby, DJ-ing when I was still in school.
I was 14 at that time. I started DJ-ing for Christmas, school
parties and it escaladed to clubs by the time I turned 19.
I turn 25 this 23 October.
TEMPO: Is this your first time DJ-ing in Abu Dhabi?
What’s the verdict on Cubes?
Yes, and not my last you see...I’ve been offered bookings
galore. May be spinning at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!
Cubes? It’s like a futuristic circle club! Pure neon lights...
Nice DJ set up! Crispy booths; Obviously it’s not open yet
(laughs), that would be a dry turnout.
But I’m getting wicked vibes in
this place already... .Cubes is
the spot!
TEMPO: Who inspired you to start DJ-ing?
Basically my folks. My mom (R.I.P) always loved music, and
I grew up listening to Micheal Jackson. There was a point I
used to think I was the great MJ.
TEMPO: Who all have you worked with?
I have played major roles on campaigns for Baby Cham,
Craig David, Estelle, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, P.Diddy,
Wiley, Mims, Sean Paul, Pretty Ricki, Cassie, Professor Green,
Plan B, Keisha Cole, Lupe Fiasco, The Mitchell Bros and Missy
Elliot. I’ve DJ-ed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Iyaz, Tim
Westwood, and many other established UK artists.
TEMPO: What is your debut act for tonight? What song
are you gonna start with?
That’s a tough question. I just have to sense the vibe. But I
think I’ll start off with classics. Old School Hip Hop and R&B
anthems like Usher, Beyonce.
TEMPO: How do you want your crowd to feel when
you play?
Feel good about themselves as long as the crowd is happy
and everyone is having a dance. A little nod would be
satisfactory too. (Laughs)
TEMPO: What was your recent achievement?
Being added to the LIVE BASE ENTERTAINMENT and Sintillate
rosters as an official DJ representative for the northwest. Oh,
and an Interview with Jason Derulo, 6 weeks ago.
TEMPO: Where have you performed and what’s the one
place you love to perform?
France, Cyprus, Egypt, Scotland, Greece, Brazil. Basically I
travel all over the UK & Europe smashing clubs and playing
the hottest tracks on radio!! I’m willing to play almost
anywhere.
TEMPO: Who would like to meet?
Scott Storch, Bob Marley, Timberland, Pharell Williams,
Jennifer Aniston, Vybz Cartel, Joe, 2pac, and of course my
dear beloved mummy R.I.P!!
“CUBES - ABU DHABI OFFERED ME A MONTHLY
SPOT!! LOOKS LIKE I'LL BE OUT HERE ON A REGULAR
NOW.... WICKED MAN NIGHT!!!!”
Tempo October 1 - 15, 2010
TamakkanEntrepreneur
by Sithara Sethumadhavan
Grooming a man is serious business. In this Tamakkan we introduce Mohammed Alhammadi, an
Emirati entrepreneur and the owner of MyLife Men’s Spa which has just opened in the capital.
understanding the market and your target audience. I
understand the rationale of the men here- they would not
want to admit that they visit spas and saloons and would
never want to be spotted in a spa. Knowing this, I offer
private rooms for all the services at my spa, right from a
hair cut to massage. My guest can opt for a private room,
can watch his favourite action movie, or listen to a song on
his i-Pod while he gets his service done. You need to have
a great product, but it is important to package it right.
Tempo: Are entrepreneurs in the UAE encouraged?
Tempo: Why did you decide to start MyLife Men’s Spa?
I have a business background and have been looking to
do something innovative. My previous job was stressful,
and I used to go with my cousin every week to Dubai for
a massage. One day it struck me, why do I have to travel
so much for a massage, and why can’t I have something
similar here. I found an opportunity and was convinced
that there is scope to start something similar in
Abu Dhabi.
There are plenty of saloons in Abu Dhabi, mainly for
women, and some niche ones for the men but they are
either exhorbitantly priced or not the type that an Arab
man is looking for. Sensing this as my chance, I set up this
venture.
Tempo: A spa exclusively for men in Abu Dhabi- wasn’t
it too much of a business risk?
Not at all. Men are more conscious of their looks and
personality. This is not just in the foreign countries
but also here in Abu Dhabi. And moreover it is about
I don’t want to lie, it is not easy, but not impossible too.
Abu Dhabi has tremendous scope for growth, and people
need to come forward to harness it. From my experience
I could tell you; I had problems getting a good interior
designer and a contractor. There were people who were
just not ready to work with me because I was beginning
things at a small scale. Out of experience I would say that
if potential entrepreneurs need to be encouraged, there
should be organizations which help in setup and direct
them in the right direction in terms of research, legal, risk
management etc.
Tempo: Is there anything more about MyLife Men’s Spa
that you would like to share with us?
It’s quick, private and affordable luxury. It will be an
experience that you will want to cherish. I invite Tempo
readers to come and experience MyLife Men’s Spa.
TAMAKKAN ANNOUNCEMENT: The next Tamakkan, at
the end of October (date to be announced) will be on “How
You Can Harness the Power of Social Media Marketing
for Your Business “. Admission is free but by registration. If
you’re interested contact [email protected] who
will send you details of the programme and register you.
Present this coupon for a 15%
discount on your services
at MyLife Men’s Spa.
Offer valid up to 31st December 2010
Address: mylife men’s health club and spa is located at Al Muroor street, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank building. Mezzanine (2) Tel no: 024471661
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Tempo October 1 - 15, 2010
TechTalk
By Sithara Sethumadhavan
The New Samsung Phone!
The new Samsung SGH-T219 is more of a business phone with multimedia messaging
and a good amount of internal memory. The mobile phone has been a disappointment
to many, especially as it has no camera (supposedly to comply with the new work place
mantra of prohibiting mobile cameras! ), but it also has supporters of its style and
presentation. The call quality is fair but expect some distortions when using the earpiece
and speakerphone. So the phone is aesthetically designed but the basic feature set and
mediocre call quality are not impressive.
Computing gets cheaper
The buzz on Apple’s I-Pad is still there, but what caught our attention was
laptops for $ 35. Officials from the Indian Human Resource Development
announced earlier that a team has come up with an i-Pad like device. It is
powered by a solar panel and requires no electricity - at least in daylight
and is supported by Linux, an open source software. The device handles all
the essentials required including word processing and web browsing. Can
you ask for more in a $ 35 tablet??? Wonder what Steve Jobs has to say
about that...
The Dutch
boycotts
PSJailbreak!
A Dutch reader has reported that
retailers are there, boycotting PSJailbreak
despite being listed as ‘official sellers’.
According to what we have heard, the
retailers find the pricing too high and
outlay of cash too risky. In one brave
move of defiance, one retailer posted a
video of PSJailbreak but put in text that
people should wait until it becomes
free like on other hacked consoles
(hmmmm). We have also been told that
retailers might decide to refuse selling
PSJailbreak!
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City Bites
by Ellaine Fatima
LA FONTANA
Great value buffet
The Scene: If you like dramatic modern environments, you may like this café: comfortable sofas against brushed
stone walls with a few majlis for private rendezvous, a very Italian feel with an Arabic touch .“Fontana” translates in
Italian to mean “fountain” and a place like this wouldn’t be called that if it wasn’t for the sound of water splashing
from an ornate fountain in the corner. The space is broken up by a bay tree and vine topiary as well as accent
lighting—all designed to enhance well-being. While the air-conditioned interior space is striking, the atmosphere
can be boisterous, so it’s definitely not the place for a romantic meal, but it’s certainly worth an hour of your time.
Best for: The popularity it has gained with locals and visitors alike (youths and adults), who come down just to have
endless rounds of shisha. Just choose your flavour of shisha and sit back – this is what life is all about! Prices are
typically around Dh 15 to Dh 25 and flavours include strawberry. mint, cappuccino, rose, apple, mixed fruit… the list is
endless.
You’ll find tasty light fare here, including salads, massive sandwiches, and pastries—but there’s more to the café than
meets the eye. Fontana stretches itself from a pool/ snooker area to a line of computers for gaming or internet usage.
If you have your own laptop, you get free WIFI with a purchase. Happy surfing!
Why we like it: Although it’s a café, La Fontana is a nice stopover for a small bite to recharge your energy or have a
three course meal. A meal for two costs Dh 70 -100. Most recommended meal is the “La Fontana Special” which is
grilled chicken breast topped with mushroom sauce and “Home Made Lasagna” which is filling and only costs a mere
Dh17 (for two). Top it off with the La Fontana Shisha.
Find it at: Hamdan Street, Emirates General Market Building, on 02 floor
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SocialNet
By Sithara Sethumadhavan
Music, film and photography, all in one place! Well that’s triplew.me and Tempo tracked down the team behind this exciting
venture and talked to Paul Simonon, the self-proclaimed ‘chief cat-herder’.
Tempo: Who are ‘you’ (triplew.me)?
We are a group of people that got together over a
common interest in music, film and photography. I’ve lived
in the UAE for 7 years now and have always been actively
involved in the original music scene here. The team is a
diverse bunch of individuals scattered around the region
and globe, with contributors based in the UAE, Riyadh,
Cairo, Beirut, Sydney, London, and New York, and I am the
chief cat-herder.
Tempo: What is triplew.me all about?
We are essentially an original online content producer
for the Middle East, delivering alternative music, film,
and photography, news, reviews, interviews, and user
generated content, which is the most important part of
the site.
Tempo: Tell us three things that make triplew.me
different from similar websites.
1. We believe our platform for regional musicians to have
their music heard, promoted and developed inside the region,
is unique as a business-oriented website being professionally
run professionally and marketed.
2. We don’t care who you know or who your family is! If you
are talented and can use a computer we want to hear of,
from, and with you.
3. We are utterly committed to making this a platform which
Arabic speakers feel comfortable navigating. We don’t speak
Arabic ourselves and have spent a long time working out the
subtle differences between different dialects.
Tempo: What is Makshoof Music?
Makshoof (equivalent of discovered or uncovered
in Arabic) Music is a regional talent platform, where
musicians of any kind can upload their music and we
publish it.
In addition to giving bands an online presence and an
outlet to get their music heard, we are rewarding bands
for their input. Makshoof Music is essentially a competition
for regional bands. For our first batch of entries there is
a chance to win some very valuable recording time in a
studio, and that’s just the start.
At the end of the day, there is so much talent laying
relatively idle because the platforms aren’t there, and the
incentives to create better music aren’t there. Just because
you play to 100 people in one city every week doesn’t
mean people in another city in the region care. You have
to earn the respect.
Visit triplew.me
on your mobile phone.
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to scan this tag on your mobile.
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Oktoberfest ( 7, 9 October 2010) at One-to-One Hotel
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
Soren is a young Barn Owl who lives in the peaceful forest of Tyto.
Kidnapped and brought to the foreboding St. Aegolius Academy for
Orphaned Owls, Soren must face certain challenges -- including taking his
first-ever flight -- on a dangerous adventure that leads to the mythical Great
Ga’Hoole Tree, where he and his friends Gylfie, Twilight, and Digge look to
fight a great evil in their world.
Legend of the
Guardians
Going the Distance
Going the
Distance
Garrett (Justin Long) has always had a problem with commitment and
understanding what women want. He seems to be doing everything right
until he learns the hard way that he cannot speak the female language when
his girlfriend drops him. That night, his friends want to brighten up his spirits
by taking him to a bar. He meets Erin (Drew Barrymore) playing a game and
ends up buying her a beer, then winning at bar trivia, and having breakfast
with her the next morning. Erin is only in New York City for the summer, and
will be returning to grad school in San Francisco in six weeks. They start a
no-strings-attached summer fling relationship that turns into a seriously
meaningful love affair. They realized that they were meant for each other, but
when Erin returns home, will their love survive the distance, between New
York City and San Francisco? It’s a romantic comedy about meeting each
other halfway.
You Again
A comedy starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Kristen Bell and
Oddette Yustman. When a young woman (Kristen Bell) realizes her brother is
about to marry the girl who bullied her in high school, she sets out to expose
the fiancée’s true colors. What doesn’t kill you... is going to marry your brother.
You
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Editor
Editorial Coordinators
Alm a Kadragic
SanaBagersh
How to describe Tempo in one line?
”Of the community, by the community
and for the community”.
The stories I’m writing for Tempo
are the kind that aren’t being
published much in Abu Dhabi stories about people who are
who are doing interesting things
and help make up the
melting pot we live in here.
Kulsoom Zakir
Samrah Salman
Every new copy of the magazine
brings back the splendid
memories of being a part of
“Team Tempo”. A very happy
birthday dear Tempo! May you
flourish by leaps and bounds!
Abu Dhabi Tempo is one of those
rare magazines which tap into
the pulse of our city. We don’t
just report events; we capture th
life stories of people who have
travelled across oceans and have
found a place they can call home
That’s Tempo to me!
E
Designers
Mark De Castro
If you are living in Abu Dhabi,
Tempo is your voice.
Randy Parker
What’s the local magazine for you?
Tempo.... Tempo!
Who tells you what’s cool to do?
Tempo...Tempo!
Concerts, races and fashion too!
Tempo....Tempo
Find out what is fresh and new!!
Tempo....Tempo
Tempo all the way!
Saira Asal am
A man is known by
who he sits with.
Praveen
Prabharan
It’s the coooolest funkiest
magazine on the planet!
Simon Morgan
Life is what you make of it,
we are all in charge of own
destiny
Rizwan Pervaiz
When your destination is sky
high you never look at the
milestones on roadside.....
Karam Bukair
Slickest magazine, no doubt!
Love being the youngest
reporter on the team.
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Rula Sadi q Al ily. I’ve
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Tempo is like m
the creative
become part of
new things
staff, learning
and loving it.
Neena Rai
I like the fact that it’s a young hip
magazine. Mobile tagging is just
a great idea. I like contributing to
Tempo, the fact that it voices out a
lot of people’s opinions especially
for expats.
Jalal Luqm an
We are living at an exciting time,
people from all over the world
are looking at Abu Dhabi with
amazement, we have the best
beaches, the best hotels, the best
restaurants, a very welcoming
attitude towards visitors from
every country and religion.
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Ellaine Fatima
Some people come into our lives and
go quickly. Some stay for awhile and
leave footprints in our hearts. And we
are never, ever the same.
Fly high Tempo!
Sithara Sethumadhavan
My fondest memories would be the
birthday parties and get togethers
that I have had in Tempo. I have
learnt my bit on Time Management.
s
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Ayman Bukair
Catch the beat! Get the vibe!
Grab the Tempo!
Tempo is a warmpot brewing
with crazy talent, and freebies
to match. ♥♥
Marketing
Aicha Diop
Genevieve Colaco
Abu Dhabi Tempo, the beat
to your heart
I have lived in Abu Dhabi a
long time, this magazine is
just what the city needed! I
am proud to have been part
of Tempo’s triumph.
Rizwana Shahid
Any activity can become creative
when you care about what you are
doing.... not only about how it can
be done, but well done.
Ahmed Al Dajani
I love Abu Dhabi Tempo, I was there
from the very beginning, when
Abu Dhabi Tempo was only a concept,
and we grew together. It’s an amazing
experience, like raising a baby and
taking care of it.
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Photography is my
passion, Tempo
is the place to
nurture it!
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Abu Dhabi, unplugged and
unadulterated
Tempo is fun both inside and
outside the BOX.
Imran Nawaz
I was new to Tempo, and
I explored Abu Dhabi
through Tempo. It has
given me a chance to go
out and meet new people
and different cultures. It’s
such a lovely experience.
Ziad Sam
Best thing I like about Tem
po is
that it’s really engrossing.
I love
working in Tempo because
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in a high energy environ
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The mind is everything
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http://djearworm.com/
Why we think it’s cool: DJ EARWORM
is known for his great mashups and
his popularized “United State of Pop”
mashup, short mixes featuring the
top 25 songs of the year according to
Billboard magazine. His latest song, “Like
OMG, Baby,” featuring 15 artists is our
top favorite.
Why we think it’s cool: Although it’s a
Vietnamese site, Google can translate
it for you. It’s got all the songs you may
be searching for--name it, they’ve got it.
you name it. You can download albums,
podcasts, videos, lyrics, karaoke...even
concerts. Just type in the name on the
search bar and you’re just a click away
from free music.
What’sAPP?
Cool applications for your I-Phone
http://iphoneapplicationlist.com/apps/
Why we think it’s cool: This site features the top paid and free
games. Most recommended games:
•Angry birds- a castle destruction physics game where you
fire birds through a slingshot in order to kill green piggies. A
strategy game to rack your brains on “angle”.
• Robot Unicorn Attack- Famous on Facebook, a free online
flash game from Adult Swim, is now available for I-Phone.
It’s the game where your robot unicorn
runs through a dreamscape jumping and
smashing things, with a song that plays over
and over again “Always- Erasure” that leaves
you stuck with a last song syndrome. (LSS)
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http://www.gangstar-game.com/
Why we think it’s cool: Gameloft develops a
lot of free games, one which we recommend
is Gangstar. This game flaunts a lot of bling slick visuals, functional controls, challenging
missions as you hit the West Coast and
plunge into the world of L.A. gangs - and it far
surpasses any previous effort at open world
gameplay on iPhone.
Send us URLs of your favourite sites and apps along with a liner explaining why they’re cool. Send to [email protected]
PeopleMeter
People Meter is an offbeat way to learn more about our community and our people, all of whom come
from different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.
Name: Bearose Velarde
Nationality: Philippines
Time in Abu Dhabi: One year and two months
Other places lived: Philippines
Quick hits
Shawarma or falafel? Shawarma
Beaches or sand dunes? Beach
Dates or chocolates? Chocolate dates
Do you speak Arabic? No, but I would
love to learn it.
What brought you here?
Family
volunteer activities and meet new
people through it.
What were your first
impressions of this city?
Wow, there are trees! And the air is
very humid.
If Abu Dhabi were a coffee, what
kind would it be?
Latte. A mix of milk and coffee.
Where can we find you
hanging out?
Some malls, parks, or just with my
family at home.
How has living here
changed you?
Abu Dhabi helped me overcome
a bit of my shyness. I get to join
Any advice to a new arrival?
Explore every place in Abu Dhabi!
Experience everything—from
souks, foods, and, of course, the
friendly people. It’s a great place
to be!
Afzaan Jilla
Nationality: India
Time in Abu Dhabi: 6 months
Other places lived: Sharjah, Dubai, Bombay, Poona etc
What brought you here?
Nature of work
What were your first impressions
of this city?
Quiet and nice to stay
Quick hits
Shawarma or falafel? Falafel
Beaches or sand dunes?
Definitely the beach
Dates or chocolates? Chocolates
Do you speak Arabic? When I have to
Where can we find you
hanging out?
Most malls, Club Arcadia, the
Corniche, Starbucks at Marina Mall.
If Abu Dhabi were a coffee, what
kind would it be?
Frappé served with caramel
and cream
Any advice to a new arrival?
Do whatever you like, go where
ever you like.
How has living here
changed you?
The fact that I became
independant
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Your most valued possessions
My certificates, laptop and passport
Where can we find you
hanging out most?
Khalidiyah mall
One thing you
cannot live without…
Mom , mobile, water,
lip balm
The person who inspires you the most
Dad (I don’t understand how someone can be so positive)
Five things you need for survival
Mobile, Water, Paper and Pen , Book, Lip balm
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Writing a book and maybe teaching in a college
If you were on death row, what would
your last meal be?
Rice and Avial (South Indian mix vegetable curry)
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to take th e trip? Whayou take with you?
answer? Who would
Yeah I will do the moon trip. It’s a free ticket
(I wouldn’t let go of freebies). I will take Maliha
(my school time buddy) with me
If your life was a book, what would it be called?
Bird of the Paradise
What is your idea of a perfect weekend?
The day should begin with a hot cup of rich milk masala tea followed by
lazying around the home . Lunch with Maliha (my best friend) and the
evening with family.
Where in the world have you
travelled?
Your wishlist of countries to visit.
I have already visited India, Singapore, Hungary and
Austria . My wishlist for travel would be Maldives,
Sri Lanka, Spain and Greece .
If you could be anywhere in the world
right now, where would you be?
Budapest
Who in your life deserves a big
old thank you?
Vaishali she is the person who keeps motivating
me in anything and everything I
do. She has al ways been there
for me (all ups and downs in
life). She deserves a big thank
you for the fact that we
live two miles apart and
are still so connected
and our friendship
rocks!
Tempo readers: put on your creative caps and send us your own ‘Time Capsule” to: [email protected]
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MyABU
Picture Perfect
By Kulsoom Zakir
DHABI
Ali Al Tamimi is a resident photographer with an eye for the extraordinary.
He has a passion for extracting a stunning image out of the mundane,
simple rituals of everyday life. Tempo sat down for a cuppa with him and
here’s what he had to say…
Tempo: Tell us a little about your early days in this
profession. How did your parents react to your
chosen line of work?
Actually, photography started as a hobby which I
continued to practice for a long period of time before
becoming a professional photographer. I was fortunate
to have a supporting family who discovered that I have a
talent in storytelling through photographs.
Tempo: What do you wish to achieve in life?
I’m currently working as a photographer in one of
the companies here in Abu Dhabi called Next Vision
Production House.
The first goal is to create a photo-documentary which
captures images of every culture around the world as I’m
a person who is always fascinated and curious about the
history and diversity of cultures around the world. The
second goal is owning my own photography business
where I’ll be able to shoot snaps of world renowned
personalities. I believe Abu Dhabi is a strategic place
for any amateur or pro, since it is a city which embraces
modernity and foresight while adhering to Arabic culture
and customs.
Tempo: How long have you been in the business and
what is it about photography that excites you?
Tempo: What according to Ali Tamimi are the key
ingredients to clicking a perfect picture?
I have been in business for almost 13 years, and I’m still
counting. I can describe photography as the freezing of
place and time that is filled with a series of emotions.
Capturing such moments is what excites me, for I am
able to tell a story, explain an event, and even emote
feelings and emotions out of inanimate objects. It’s all
about thinking outside the box, as they say!
The key ingredient is loving what you do, this is very
important because once there is passion; I believe
this will inspire and motivate you to capture a unique
moment in pictures.
Tempo: Ali, how did you come to UAE?
I was born in Baghdad, and was raised in a number of
different countries from Greece to England, to Canada as
well! At some point my parents moved to UAE to make a
better living, and this is how I ended up being here.
A photo manipulation of Abu Dhabi
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Around the
Neighbourhood
A TRIP TO THE MALDIVES
Text and Photos by Simone Morgan
too impressed with this, but coming from 45C heat, we
loved the refreshing change.
The snorkeling was too beautiful to resist, and on the
second day we headed out into the crystal blue waters.
We literally walked right out our front door and dived into
the underwater world. An underwater film could not have
been more beautiful as we saw the most vibrant colors
and an abundance of sea life. In the space of an hour, we
had seen more than 20 different types of fish, an eagle ray,
a baby reef shark, and then a medium-sized reef shark.
I decided it was time for my afternoon siesta at that
point. Although reef sharks are known to be harmless
and honestly really weren’t bigger than one meter, I didn’t
want to stick around to meet mamma reef shark so early
in the holiday.
We got used to our afternoon siestas on the trip. What
with all the snorkeling, spa treatments, and walking to and
from meals – I was exhausted! Although our hotel was 75
percent capacity, these stunning resorts are made so well
that you really do feel you are the only ones in residence.
At this time of year when the temperature is getting too
hot to even mention, a quick getaway to a cooler climate
is a must. With so many fabulous close destinations to
choose from around the Middle East, it was almost too
hard, until I stumbled across a fabulous deal for Coco Palm
Bodu Hithi in the Maldives.
A four-hour direct flight very early from Dubai in July had
my husband Mike and I landing on a runway in the middle
of the ocean first thing in the morning. This makes for a
spectacular introduction as you fly over the hundreds of
dotted islands rising from the sea, some no bigger than
our living room!
The Maldives covers less than 300 square kilometers and
has over 1200 coral islands. Only 200 are inhabited and
word is half of these are private islands - my dream - my
own private island.
After being greeted at the airport, we were whisked off
in a luxury speedboat to Coco Palm’s private island 40
minutes away, paradise found! The Maldivians are such
gracious kind people and from the minute our feet hit the
sand, nothing was ever too much trouble.
You quickly become accustomed to the island way
of life; long meals, walking around barefoot, never
looking at your watch, and avoiding any sort of modern
communication tools. Even though there was high-speed
internet and mobile reception in our island hideaway,
we fell into such an instant state of relaxation when we
arrived that we literally switched everything off.
It is amazing how we filled five days so quickly. Between
the boat trips, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and other
land and water sports that the hotel offers, we really didn’t
have a minute to spare.
After a week of luxurious solitude, it was time to return,
the reality of work schedules, morning traffic, and sizzling
temperatures awaiting us. I plotted many a reason to
extend our stay, but in the end our smiling hosts waved
us off at the island’s jetty, and we were heading back to
where it all began, the runway in the sea.
Our first day was spent getting to know our luxurious new
home for the week. Our villa had its own private beach
out the front door, a private plunge pool out the back, and
a bathtub bigger than my kitchen in the living room. It
didn’t take us long to get used to the Maldivian Life.
As it is monsoon season in July, we expected an afternoon
rain shower or two. I don’t think the British visitors were
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Raising the
by Sithara Sethumadhavan
Bar
Faris Al Sultan, the founder of Abu Dhabi Triathlon lives in Al Ain and is training for the
Iron Man Championship 2010, on 9 October, in Kona; Hawaii. Tempo spoke to him during
a break from training.
Tempo : Faris, tell us about your background.
My father is from Iraq and mom is German. I have done
my schooling in Munich and have undergone a 10
month mandatory service in the German Luftwaffe.
My academics came to a halt when I secured myself a
place at the Challenge Roth. I was the member of a pro
triathlon team in 2001 and 2002 and always wanted
something like the Abu Dhabi Triathlon to come up.
But it was somewhere in 2008 that my friend Swen
Sundberg and I finally decided to give it a shape.
Dr. Werner, my very good friend who at that point on
the verge of retiring had to be convinced and got on
board. This is the core team.
Tempo: How did you get into athletics?
At the age of 14, I had taken up competitive swimming
coupled with a crash diet. In six weeks I lost 15
kgs and it was obvious that I am not a gifted
swimmer. So I tried something else. I began
to run right with the swim training, and by
the age of 16, I had my first marathon. It
was during that time when I saw Iron
Man Hawaii and Thomas Hellriegel
on television and I knew it right
then... triathlon was what I had to be doing. My first
triathlon (Olympic distance) was in 1996 and second
in 1997. I improved with time and took part in the Pro
division race in 2001.
Tempo: How is your preparation for Iron Man
Championship 2010 going?
I had a successful victory in Regensburg early this
year and after a short break of six days, I was back on
training. I think that time was enough to recover from
one Iron Man race and to concentrate on the next.
Tempo: When you are not training, what is a typical
day for you?
I read “Der Spiegel” magazine, stretch, sleep, watch TV
Tempo: If Iron Man didn’t happen as a career,
what else would you be doing?
I’d be an army or police officer, actually I wanted
to become a “Kampfschwimmer” or navy seal
in Germany.
Tempo: If today is the last daywhere would you go?
The Mosque
Tempo: Five things you need for
survival.
Sunshine, Knife, Sunglasses, Water (to
drink and to swim in)
Tempo: If you could associate
yourself to a drink/ snack what
would it be?
Coca Cola
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Tempo October 1 - 15, 2010
Yank insandland
by Randy Parker
I am a Hypocrite!
I grew up in the U.S. state of Florida which has a large population of Hispanic immigrants
that only spoke and understood Spanish. I remember getting mildly annoyed when I found
it difficult trying to understand or make myself understood in certain areas such as Miami. I
thought that anyone who lived in my country should at least have a rudimentary command
of English, the official language of the U.S.
Well, now the shoe is on the
other foot. In Abu Dhabi where
English is definitely not the
official language and after over
two years of residence here, I am
embarrassed to admit that I can
count the number of Arabic words
I know on one hand. My intentions
were good, I wanted to learn how
to read and speak the language
of my new home, but there were
complications.
Arabic is widely known as one of
the most difficult languages to
master. It takes years of study for
one to become fluent. Not only
are the characters different to the
western eye- they are read from
right to left, and the individual
letters change shape depending
on their position in the word. Then
there are all those dots.
If this is not daunting enough,
each region of the Middle East has
its own dialect, many which are
mutually unintelligible. That means
if you learn your local Arabic
style, you may not be understood
in another part of the Middle
East. There are Gulf, Levant, and
Egyptian dialects among others,
each one so different they might
as well be a different language.
Then there is the written word.
The Qur’an is printed in Classical
Arabic and most other print,
video and educational media is
in Modern Standard Arabic. They
are quite different. So it does not
seem simple to learn a single type
of Arabic that would be “one size
fits all”.
In the U.A.E., I would guess
that Arabic speakers are in the
minority. Eighty percent of the
residents are expats and most
of them are from the Philippines
and the Subcontinent countries
of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh,
and Sri Lanka. Twenty percent of
expats are of western origin, and
since English is almost a second
language, here we do just fine.
I apologize for being an
inconsiderate resident by not
learning my host country is official
language but I don’t see the effort/
benefit ratio in my favor. I wouldn’t
even know where to start! I get
by because English is everywhere,
and that has made me lazy. I don’t
need to learn Arabic to get by on
a day-to-day basis. Hindi, Urdu
or Filipino might prove to be
more useful to master given the
demographics of the U.A.E.
So yes, I am guilty of not making
the effort but I will never be
annoyed with the Hispanics in
Miami ever again, I understand. I
am a hypocrite!
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Abu Dhabi Film Festival Showcasing
Works by UAE Filmmakers
by Alma Kadragic
Film frames from Abu Dhabi Film Festival
The complete listing of films in the fourth annual Abu Dhabi Film Festival is being released as we go to press, so we can’t
bring that to you here. However, the 2010 edition of ADFF features more films from the UAE than ever before in various
categories in the Emirates Competition. We thought you might like this guide to films about the life around us. All films
have English or Arabic subtitles.
The Emirates Competition is for films from the Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE in five categories
with prizes of AED 10,000 - 35,000. Films are al so considered for the main competition. The fifth category is the Script
Competition.
Short Narratives: 20 films, 6 from UAE
Boad Al Dhan by Naser Al Yaqabi
Clothesline by Essa Al Janahi
Gheamt Shroog by Ahmed Zain
Mirage by Yaser Al Neyadi, Hana Alshatari
Night Guard by Fadel AlMuhairi
Sehaily by Mohamed Al Saadi
From Gheamt Shroog
Short Documentaries: 8 films, 6 from UAE
American Arab by Ahmed Al Mutawa
Father Grant by Ahmed Zain
Leap of Faith by Amna Ehtesham
Of Fish & Men by Rola Shamas
The Queen by Hadi Shuaib
Sketch of Life by Shoko Okurano
From Sketch of Life
Student Short Narratives: 9 films, 6 from UAE
Aloo by Yasser Alkhayat
New Cinderella by Eva Daoud
Panic Burst by Alejandro Montero
Quiet Desperation by Akbar Farooq
Reduced by Rashid Al-Marri
Shhh by Hafsa Al Mutawa, Shamma Abu Nawas
From New Cinderella
Student Short Documentaries: 10 films, 5 from UAE
Am Arab by Ahlam AlBannai, Jumana AlGhanem
Constructing Dreams by Moath Bin Hafez
Idea Moment Message by Sameer Al-Jaberi
Mahar Al Mahera by Maitha Hamdan
Second Wife by Moaza Al Sharif
From Constructing Dreams
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Art-ICULATE
By Neena Rai
Talking of Compliments
A reporter asked me the other day, “What is the best compliment you have
ever received?” Over the last few years, I have received many compliments
about my art, ranging from subtle, cool, great, fancy, to out of this world. I
had never quite thought about the best amongst them; therefore, I sat there
thinking and questioning. What constitutes ‘the best ever compliment’ that
an artist can receive?
When someone buys your art, it’s considered a
compliment. Fancy awards are a great compliment
too. I wish they had a Nobel Prize for Artists, but the
question asked was not in the genre of popular awards
as compliments, it was more on the lines of personal
compliments.
So, I asked Linda Stephanian, an accomplished sculptor
residing in Abu Dhabi the same question. She replied,
“Personally speaking, the best compliment I received was
by the Romanian freelance journalist and photographer
Silvia Radan. Silvia had remarked that my earlier works
reminded her of the renowned Romanian sculptor
Constantin Brancusi. I was so honoured to hear that!”
I agreed, even the compliments I received in the past were
primarily regarding how lovely my artwork is, how people
love my painting, and that my paintings are so unique.
Compliments like these are usually received when you
are at the opening reception of an exhibition. 90% of the
time these compliments are genuine, and 10% of the time
they happen to be polite. Don’t get me wrong, I am pretty
sure about the work I create, but a lot of folks don’t truly
understand Abstract Art. Most of my own family does not
understand my art, how do I blame others?
Gallery, came up for a chat. The gentleman said, “Ah it’s
very pleasant to meet you. I have been following your
art, and it’s finally good to put a face to the name”. This
gentleman did not say that my works were extraordinary,
or that he loved them, or that he was going to buy them.
To be honest, there was no compliment. Ironically in my
opinion, though, this was the best compliment anyone
could give me as an artist because he was genuinely
interested in my art, enough to keep track of my previous
and latest works at exhibitions.
Visit ‘Up Close’ exhibition at the National theatre to see
more of Neena’s and Linda’s works
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I once came across a lady looking at my painting, nodding
and saying, “Ooh how lovely, but what does this painting
actually show?” with a puzzled look on her face. Of course,
I was extremely happy to explain and talk all about it,
being the chirpy and chatty person that I am. Somehow,
this is not what I’d consider as a compliment even though
the viewer was curious about my work and said it was
lovely. In my opinion, the viewer was being polite.
I didn’t have to rake my memory too much, and
remembered an incident that happened recently when a
gentleman at my last exhibition opening at Ghaf
Linda Stephanian, Motherland, 2010
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RSTW Art Exhibition
Manarat AlSaadiyat
By Simone Morgan
Photos from TDIC
Thanks to a friend, I had the pleasure of being invited
to the launch of RSTW at Manarat Al Saadiyat; it
was a VIP event for the unveiling of contemporary
masterpieces from the private collection of renowned
art collector and gallery owner Larry Gagosian.
Larry Gagosian owns a collection of art that rivals
some of the world’s top galleries combined. He has
been linked to record breaking private art purchases
and has been labeled by art insiders as “The world’s
greatest art businessman.” I overheard one guest at
the launch say, “Not bad for a guy who started selling
framed posters as a teenager!”
I have to be honest. Art isn’t a lifestyle for me;
however, it is a rare treat in my life - a visit to a famous
gallery while on holiday in a romantic city like Paris,
London, or New York. So stepping into the gallery at
Manarat Al Saadiyat was a fabulous surprise. It looks
and feels like one of the top galleries anywhere in
the world. The location and the facilities are world
class, and the exhibition was beautifully presented
so that visitors can immerse themselves in the art,
appreciating, learning, and admiring these amazing
works by “a few of the major figures in American
Contemporary Art.”
From left to right, Curator Anne Baldassari with back to camera and Larry Gagosian show RSTW collection to Sheikh
Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Cy Twombly The Rose (IV) 2008 Acrylic on wood panel 252 x 740 cm © Cy Twombly
Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, Richard Serra, Cy
Twombly, Andy Warhol, and Christopher Wool are six
post war contemporary artists who have all “shaped
the history of contemporary art” and make up the
RSTW collection. The large gallery designed in an
“X” type configuration; in fact, the inspiration for the
architecture of the layout as described by Curator
Anne Baldassari is “the great X of its scenic scheme.”
Framing the entrance to each room is a small
biography of the artist, which gives an insight to
the inspiration behind the pieces. RSTW really does
“give us a public view of a private collection – and a
window into the world of the art collector.”
You can’t help but be amazed by this stunning private
“never before seen” by the general public collection
of art. From Warhol’s black and white “Marilyn” to
the graffiti inspired pieces of Christopher Wool, this
exhibition is an education and indulgence of the
senses for art lovers and art novices alike.
Reading the biographies and getting a small insight
into the artists’ individual influence on the art world
really does bring into context and let me appreciate
what a vast, spectacular collection Larry Gagosian has
amassed during his career.
The exhibition runs five months until January 24,
2011 and includes a full schedule of related events.
From workshops for adults and teenagers to
“Artful Afternoon Teas” and film screenings, there is
something for everybody at RSTW.
Andy Warhol Flowers 1964 Fluorescent paint and
silkscreen ink on linen 61 x 61 cm © The Andy Warhol
Foundation for the Visual Arts / Artists Rights Society
(ARS), New York
The exhibition really brings Abu Dhabi a step closer
to its vision as a beacon for the arts and a place of
international cultural exchange. You really feel while
visiting an exhibition of this caliber that Abu Dhabi
is becoming the cultural center of Middle East. With
the Guggenheim and Louvre openings three years
away in 2013, we have been given another teaser of
what to expect when these two legendary institutions
become part of our daily lives.
For more information on RSTW or other TDIC initiatives, visit www.artsabudhabi.ae or call 02 6435781.
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REACH FOR THE STARS
Aries
Cancer
Libra
(March 21- April 19)
(June 21- July 22)
(September 23- October 22)
Relationships make headlines
for you.Take your time and
don’t push matters when
dealing with debts from the
past. Go over your finances
carefully, avoid disputes over
money.
New energy for home
improvements, but it’s not
the best month for major
changes. Focus on fixing
problems rather than
redesigning.
Taurus
(July 23- August 22)
(April 20- May 20)
Physical health improves this
month and work matters
become busier and clearer.
Relationships are tricky,
however. Give it time, major
decision making is best put
on hold.
Gemini
Leo
Emphasize on
communications, learning,
and family interactions this
month. Tensions are possible
around the home, however,
especially if you are coming
across as too bossy in your
attempts to take charge.
(May 21- June 20)
Virgo
Complications on the work
front are very possible.
Try your best to work
independently and to set
your own pace on the job
because team work can be
challenging now.
You are especially concerned
with your finances this
month. It’s an excellent
period for reviewing
expenses and making
budgets.
(August 23- September 22)
You have the gift of gab in
October, and your improved
communications skills will
serve you well. When it comes
to your dealings, think twice
about making big purchases,
particularly of comfort or
luxury items.
professionally this month.
Others are especially aware of
what you have, and what you
haven’t, done.
Aquarius
(Jaunuary 20- February 18)
Work is demanding, and
you could be facing many
deadlines. Stay on top of
things. There is no easy road
right now.
Increased visibility and
accountability are likely in
October. What you do and
say has more impact than
usual, so be on your best
behavior. Don’t take on more
work than you can handle,
as enthusiastic as you are
feeling.
Sagittarius
Pisces
(November 22- December 21)
(February 19- March 20)
Team work, group activities,
and networking are big
themes. Matters from the
past, particularly regarding
love and relationships, are
cropping up now for review.
Your energy levels run high
and can easily be channeled
into productive activity
rather than experienced as
stress. Others are attracted to
your vitality and enthusiasm.
Money might be earned, and
support is available when you
need it most.
Scorpio
(October 23- November 21)
Capricorn
(December 22- January 19)
A take-charge, getnoticed energy is with you
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