Hechizoo's Solo Show By Jorge Lizarazo At Iwan Maktabi Iwan Maktabi unveiled When Earth Dreamt in Gold, a special solo exhibition by the acclaimed Colombian studio Hechizoo. Two years in the making, the project marks an evolution of the studio’s practice and will be showcased for the first time at Iwan Maktabi’s flagship gallery in Jumeirah until mid-November, before travelling to Nomad Abu Dhabi 2025 as part of the fair’s Special Projects. Conceived by artist Jorge Lizarazo as a poetic...

For the few unfamiliar with the name, Omar Al Gurg is one of the region’s leading design voices and the founder of Dubai-based MODU Method. Over the years, his work has garnered global recognition for a uniquely playful yet purposeful approach, blending 1970s design cues with the region’s architectural heritage. A few months ago, we asked him to create the perfect Dubai guide for all the design aficionados visiting the city during Design Week. The result is this list of 13 spots: an eclectic...

On the occasion of David Raffoul and Nicolas Moussallem’s latest collaboration with Iwan Maktabi, we met the Lebanese duo to learn more about their creative approach and latest projects. The Amphora Guide: In what ways do living and working between Beirut and Milan influence your approach to design? David/Nicolas: Living between Beirut and Milan really shaped the way we see things. Beirut gives us this emotional, spontaneous energy, it’s raw, full of contrasts. Milan, on the other hand,...