1. Profile Picture - Kaveh Ahangar x Google Art _ CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Today, he is ‘geometric murals’ and 3D art installations can be found across the most prominent locations across Dubai and the UAE.
Before following the path of a professional artist, he spent a decade in the corporate world as the Head of Merchandise Planning in Dubai’s Luxury Fashion & Retail industry.
1. Down The Rabbit Hole - Kaveh Ahangar x Google Art _ CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Down The Rabbit Hole
Kaveh has been passionate about street art since childhood, but he only became seriously involved in it later in life, at the time when he hosted artists at his residence in Dubai in exchange for art lessons. Murals by L Seven, M Bandy, and Chuck Two still adorn his garden walls.
2. Practice Makes Perfect - Kaveh Ahangar x Google Art _ CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Practice Makes Perfect
Growing up in Dubai, Kaveh Ahangar developed his mural painting skills through practice and experimentation with various forms of art, including freehand drawing, stencil work, and creating illustrations inspired by the lyrics of songs he wrote during his time in a hip-hop group.
3. Individuality Within A Community - Kaveh Ahangar x Google Art _ CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Individuality Within A Community
Dubai has evolved into a central hub for artists, fostering collaboration among creators from diverse backgrounds and nurturing individual expression within the artistic community. From Finks to Dino, each artist strives for excellence, driven by success in this vibrant city.
4. Me Art - Kaveh Ahangar x Google Art _ CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
‘Me’ Art
Kaveh strives to express his creativity in a unique way, drawing inspiration from his personal experiences and cultural heritage. Influenced by Islamic geometric art and his journey in the Amazon jungle, he embraced his individuality, recognizing himself an accomplished artist.
5. Nurturing A Learning Community - Kaveh Ahangar x Google Art _ Culture1Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
Nurturing A Learning Community
Hosting art events in his garden aimed to showcase diverse creative communities and foster interaction among graffiti artists, musicians, and organizers. Each event, themed to specific music genres, highlights complementary artist styles, promoting connections and collaboration.
5. Everything is Possible - Kaveh Ahangar x Google Art _ CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Everything is Possible, Nothing is For Sure
Coming from a corporate background, Kaveh values logical planning. However, his trek in Peru reinforced his belief in the power of manifestation and the "everything's possible and nothing's for sure" mentality, which enabled him to explore creativity within different contexts.
6. Growing Your Inner Creativity - Kaveh Ahangar x Google Art _ CultureDubai Culture & Arts Authority
Growing Your Inner Creativity
During his trip to Iran, Kaveh drew inspiration from Persian art to craft 3D geometric Arabic Farsi calligraphy. His creation symbolizes a path to peace, representing meaningful and impactful words such as : breath, connect, gratitude, respect, and consciousness.
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