Ozan Oganer isn’t your average sculptor. While the Turkish artist is stringent in his adherence to scale and anatomy, and displays all the technical know-how garnered during his time at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dokuz Eylül University, in Izmir, Turkey, his chosen material is far from conventional. For his pieces, which can range from human forms and busts, to shoes, owls and elephants, Oganer prefers to work with lace.
Oganer has had two solo exhibitions, and his works can be seen in private and public collections, including at the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. More recently, Oganer, who’s represented in the UAE by Dubai’s Artspace gallery, has teamed up with The Design Shop by S*uce to create a collection for Art Month.
Named Ozan’s Fairytale Series, the enchanting collection is inspired by classic children’s stories, and includes references to Bambi, Aladdin’s lamp, and the evil queen’s enchanted mirror and a larger-than-life red apple from Snow White. His trademark lacework with acrylic and resin makes for an unexpected collection of pieces, which will be displayed at The Design Shop in Wasl Square until the end of next month.
The use of lace adds a new dimension to Oganer’s creations. It introduces whimsy and a sense of the fantastical. But it also offers an intriguing interplay between what is seen and what is camouflaged. There is an inherent transparency to the material, and only the briefest of glimpses of what lies beneath.
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How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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Other ways to buy used products in the UAE
UAE insurance firm Al Wathba National Insurance Company (AWNIC) last year launched an e-commerce website with a facility enabling users to buy car wrecks.
Bidders and potential buyers register on the online salvage car auction portal to view vehicles, review condition reports, or arrange physical surveys, and then start bidding for motors they plan to restore or harvest for parts.
Physical salvage car auctions are a common method for insurers around the world to move on heavily damaged vehicles, but AWNIC is one of the few UAE insurers to offer such services online.
For cars and less sizeable items such as bicycles and furniture, Dubizzle is arguably the best-known marketplace for pre-loved.
Founded in 2005, in recent years it has been joined by a plethora of Facebook community pages for shifting used goods, including Abu Dhabi Marketplace, Flea Market UAE and Arabian Ranches Souq Market while sites such as The Luxury Closet and Riot deal largely in second-hand fashion.
At the high-end of the pre-used spectrum, resellers such as Timepiece360.ae, WatchBox Middle East and Watches Market Dubai deal in authenticated second-hand luxury timepieces from brands such as Rolex, Hublot and Tag Heuer, with a warranty.
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To successfully install ToTok, users are asked to enter their phone number and then create a nickname.
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Users can also invite other contacts to download ToTok to allow them to make contact through the app.
