Photography is a passion, and a science. Here we share some of the photo submissions to Tempo, and take you through the mechanics of each shot. PHOTOGRAPHER: Aamir Akhtar (insurance
P. J. D’Sa
The great England holiday did me good. A temporary return to nature – walking in the woods, climbing hills and outdoor camping – has got me in the mood for creating goofy men accessories. Here are my favourite handcrafted products created by ARTE members for the UAE gentlemen
Pink Polo
Breast Cancer is a disease that affects one in eight women, and when Carrie McNeil realised that only 30% of cases were detected in the early stages, she knew she
JEWELZ CUPCAKES
By Dana Joulani
Jewelz is a charming boutique and a cupcake café that offers a vast variety of drinks and desserts that will most certainly attract every age. Jewelz gives an original twist to their cupcakes, desserts and drinks.
Reviving art
By Sharon Carvalho
Resuscitation Theatre, a group of thespians based in Abu Dhabi, are staging The Cocktail Party by T.S. Elliot this month. Tempo met with the Resuscitation Theatre troupe and its director, Maggie Hannan, to talk about art, theatre and inspiration.
WATER: H2O=LIFE
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage is holding a water exhibition entitled “Water: H2O = Life” in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History. The Exhibition will be held from September 19, 2011 to January 5, 2012 at Qasr al Hosn Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi.
LOVE STRUCK
By Manar Al Hinai
Are you love struck in the UAE? This is for you!
Hey it’s me again! I hope you all had an enjoyable Eid break. I know that I will miss Ramadan quite terribly. It was such a great experience, fasting during one of the longest Ramadan in 26 years and getting together with many of my loved ones.
SEPTEMBER 2011
The country is shaking off the Ramadan and summer hiatus and coming back to life. Tempo is in full swing with exciting projects and events.
First and foremost is the “I LOVE UAE” competition which is in conjunction with the New York Film Academy Abu Dhabi. We were quiet in summer and then suddenly received an avalanche of calls from everyone who’s just come back from vacation. So in response we have extended the competition’s deadline to September 20, so be sure to send in your videos. Hint: poetry and skits can be great for this format. Super hint: Arabic and other languages are great.
FESTIVE ART
FESTIVE ART- The Streets Come Alive
By Neena Rai: An artist with a flair
Every year, without fail, I see Abu Dhabi deck up for various festivities. It is a pleasure to see a beautifully lit and bejeweled capital. Be it Eid or National Day or any significant event taking place in the city – the streets, squares and public gardens come to life. In my opinion, these decorations turn the capital into a living, breathing piece of art!