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Demithan describes the opportunity as 'like a dream'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Artist Maitha Demithan's series has been designed to encourage people to stay at home. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The series appears on Sheikh Zayed Road and other main roads, such as Hessa Street, in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan was asked to created the pieces by Brand Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The artist incorporated disposable masks into the portraits. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The artworks will appear in the city until the end of the month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan says she is 'honoured' to take part in the initiative. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The artist used a technique called scanography to create the pieces. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The portraits feature subjects both young and old. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan has not yet seen her work around the city. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Residents across Dubai are urged to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan's works take over large billboards. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The artworks can be seen atop buildings or underneath street lamps. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan describes the opportunity as 'like a dream'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Artist Maitha Demithan's series has been designed to encourage people to stay at home. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The series appears on Sheikh Zayed Road and other main roads, such as Hessa Street, in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan was asked to created the pieces by Brand Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The artist incorporated disposable masks into the portraits. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The artworks will appear in the city until the end of the month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan says she is 'honoured' to take part in the initiative. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The artist used a technique called scanography to create the pieces. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The portraits feature subjects both young and old. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan has not yet seen her work around the city. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Residents across Dubai are urged to stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan's works take over large billboards. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The artworks can be seen atop buildings or underneath street lamps. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Demithan describes the opportunity as 'like a dream'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Why Maitha Demithan hasn't yet seen her striking #StayHome artworks on Sheikh Zayed Road
The subjects in the Emirati artist's series plead for viewers to stay inside amid the pandemic – as she herself is doing
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Razmig Bedirian
22 April, 2020
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