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DAMIEN EXPO CITY RIDES HIRST Doha has been buzzing with Art lovers and culture vultures get ready for a truly special exhibition gallerists and artists, their as world-renowned British artist, Damien Hirst is heading to Doha collectors and curators for the with the largest showcase of his work ever to be assembled, ready to go on display. past year but no show has He has been described as “one of the most infuential artists been more highly anticipated of his generation” (Tate Modern) and it’s no secret that Damien than Relics, Damien Hirst’s Hirst has divided art lovers and critics alike with his interesting and frst ever solo exhibition in the intriguing work. Now, he’s ready to bring that debate to the GCC. Middle East. Te capital is As part of the cultural projects initiated by the Qatar Museums fnally ready to see the largest Authority (QMA) to promote and support local and international art, the Al Riwaq Doha exhibition space will house many of Hirst’s collection of Hirst’s work ever pieces, some well-known and others unseen, in this retrospective assembled, spanning over showcase titled ‘Relics’. twenty-fve years of his artistic Te British creative genius, who is also an avid collector of art career featuring both iconic and himself, is famous for his artwork series of preserved dead animals as previously unseen works. well as for selling his work at wallet-busting prices. Hirst frst came to public attention in London, in the late 80s, with his exhibition Freeze, displayed in an abandoned warehouse and showing his own work and that of his friends and fellow students at Goldsmiths College. He has since, in the quarter century since that momentous show, become one of most prominent artists in the world. His countless series of now iconic work is commonly attributed DACS 2013 ALL REIGHTS RESERVED, AND SCIENCE LTD. © DAMIEN HIRST PORSCHE HAVE GONE TO GREAT LENGTHS with ushering in a new era for contemporary art. As part of the Damien Hirst “Young British Artists”, he was a member of the most prominent Relic’s opens on October 10 TO PRESENT THE MACAN AS ‘A GROWN UP group that dominated the contemporary scene back in the 90s. at Al Riwaq Centre 911’ RATHER THAN A ‘BABY CAYENNE’. SO, So, it’s safe to say that this special exhibition is somewhat overdue. It will be the artist’s frst solo show in the Middle East Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa HOW SUCCESSFUL HAVE THEY BEEN IN THE and all the art appreciators in the region will be happy to know Bint Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Tani explains, DELIVERY? FACT HEADS OFF TO SCENIC RAS that the display, which starts on October 10, will continue until “Underpinning the work of Qatar Museums January 2014. Authority is our belief that art can open new AL KHAIMAH IN THE UAE TO FIND OUT… Te pieces selected for this showcase are taken from a cross- channels of communications between diverse section of Hirst’s most important series. Tey include parts from nations, peoples and histories.” the Spot Paintings and the Natural History series of animals Tis exhibition follows in the footsteps FROM THE OUTSIDE, there’s no mistaking at your fngertips. It features the same large, preserved in formaldehyde, as well as what is by far the most of Hirst’s major retrospective at Tate Modern where the Macan gets its DNA from, however raised centre console as the Cayenne and exciting piece, for us, his famous diamond encrusted skull: ‘For in 2012, which became the most visited solo Porsche try to present it. From a distance, Panamera that makes you feel like you’re the Love of God’ (2007). exhibition in the gallery’s history. And it didn’t many would mistake it for the Cayenne, and sitting in the cockpit of a jet, with all the ‘Relics’ explains, “art’s about life and it can’t really be about “I’ve got an matter that the last big showcase received mixed, if not more critical, even up close they’re very similar. While the Sport, Sport Plus and suspension settings anything else … there isn’t anything else.” Hirst’s work investigates obsession with reviews, because, for Hirst, it’s all about encouraging opinions. Macan is visibly smaller when the two are conveniently featured. and challenges contemporary belief systems, and dissects the He once told Reuters, “It’s always healthy to have both views parked next to each other, the main tell is Te Macan is currently being ofered in just tensions and uncertainties at the heart of human experience. death, but I - people love it, people hate it. I once said as long as they spell my the one-piece ‘clam shell’ bonnet the Macan two specifcations, the Macan S, with a 340hp Hirst claims that his work is a testament to his fascination with love, think it’s like name right I don’t mind.” features. Interestingly, this is the biggest 3.0l V6 biturbo engine, and the Macan Turbo, life, and death; he channels the different stages showing interaction of life a celebration We’re sure that his instantly recognisable works, which, no single piece of aluminium ever used in a car’s with a 400hp 3.6l V6 biturbo. Both feature with death and the decay of the human body. The introduction of such doubt, most people are looking forward to seeing, will attract much bodywork, according to Porsche. a permanent all-wheel-drive system, and a series by the QMA is part of their cultural plan to foster appreciation of of life rather attention, intrigue and wonder. Te interior of the Macan is superb. Porsche’s superb and lightning-quick PDK artistic practices and hence open the door for cultural dialogue. than something Comfortable and cosy, it almost feels tailor double-clutch transmission comes standard on It also aims to bring local and regional audiences to take part in morbid.” EXHIBITION: internationally renowned writer, critic and curator, Francesco made to the driver, with a fgure-hugging all models, which is something the Cayenne debates and discussions about the arts and to challenge and recreate Bonami. It forms part of Qatar UK 2013 Year of Culture which celebrates and sports seat holding you in place for fast has never featured thus far. new perspectives and understanding. Damien Hirst showcases the deep-rooted bilateral relations between Qatar and the UK. cornering, and controls that are all literally To demonstrate the Macan’s abilities,

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HIS CHEF BENGT Tis brand new season has everything to put you in the mood for a relaxed warm weather. With the boating season CARLSSON just round the corner, add a bit of sunny sensation to your wardrobe. Inspired by a Te Domain is home to many nautical theme, the men’s collection boasts speciality restaurants and the one sandy tones and seaside stripes. Tis person running the entire show style fows through easily in the entire with his team of 38 chefs is the spring/summer collection, from shirts and knitwear to light jackets and accessories. executive chef for the entire hotel - Casual classic blues teamed with earthy Chef Bengt Carlsson. FACT met couldn’t get enough of the beurre blanc and with mandarin sorbet and vanilla quenelle. It tones and textures conjure a beach side with the chef at Le Domain [34] to lemon foam that went with the dish. was the perfect fnish to a great meal (even image transporting you to the open seas! taste his culinary delights! “We try and use a lot of citrus this for some of us who don’t have a sweet tooth) time of year since it’s in season and it breaks as it cleansed the palate beautifully. Swedish Chef Bengt has been in Bahrain nicely with the other components of the Te restaurant niches itself as serving about a year, since the pre-opening phase dish,” he tells us. food from south of France, which is a little and start up phase of the hotel. Trained in “To me the philosophy around food bit lighter than the traditional French fayre. classic French food, he has worked around is the less the chefs do the better, so you “I enjoy working with seafood and MassiMo Dutti’s Europe and Dubai. His sommelier training need a very good product to start with. We vegetables because you need to be very helped him a lot to understand favours import most of the vegetables from Spain, precise and it’s a way for the chef to show and how they all work together (it was no seafood from France, and let the favours of his skills. I also enjoy eating this food. spring/suMMer wonder that we were feeling extremely talk for themselves.” Coming to Bahrain has been very nice as privileged and excited about the whole Next up on the menu was the main the seafood, especially the local prawns, is tasting!) course of rack of lamb, herb crusted with amazing,” he says. ColleCtion Te restaurant itself, located on the 34th herbes de Provence mixture (rosemary, Te restaurants experiment with foor, overlooks the open sea and provides a thyme, tarragon, parsley and a touch of cooking techniques and are kitted out with HER magnifcent view of the entire city. Dijon mustard), served over fnely cut the latest technologies and fancy machines The restaurant We began with tasting two starters ratatouille (courgette, aubergine, bell peppers and everything is done in-house (slow Te women’s new season is all about itself, located (lucky us) – the frst was a vegetarian starter, and tomato sauce). Te meat was so tender cooking, water baths etc). on the 34th vacationing in the sun with picture perfect ﬂoor, overlooks a take on the classic French salad (normally it melted in your mouth. It came with a tian “We implement molecular gastronomy weather. Tis collection will instantly the open sea a quiche or a pie with onions). Tis however, of potatoes (thinly sliced potatoes) baked in in our day to day cooking. We don’t do it and provides transport you to a sublime vision of a magniﬁcent had a puf pastry base, topped with marinated butter and stock (to die for), with tomatoes to showcase where it’s applicable, we do it beautiful bright sunshine. A tour of the view of the red onions, frisse, shaved goats cheese, semi- and rosemary jus to go with it. to enhance the favours. We don’t want to entire city. places that inspires this sentiment results dried tomatoes, olives and diferent herbs. It We were then treated to one of the show of; we want to use the advantages it in a portfolio of traveller style. It’s simple, was extremely fresh and light – a perfect blend most delicate desserts - citrus mosaic served gives us. yet elegant, without any artifcial frills and of savoury and sweet favours. “It’s how you eat in France - it’s not just puts quality at the forefront. Everything Have fun in the sun “We fnd dried or sundried tomatoes the food; it’s your friends, the occasion, the from tops, trousers, fowing skirts to with nautical stripes are too hard, so we do it ourselves,” Chef experience of the whole meal itself.” relaxed casual knits have a sense of holiday Bengt explains. Tis philosophy and Chef Bengt’s spirit with muted earthy colours that evoke and beach side hues! Te second starter was pan seared passion for true French cuisine has us comfort and quality at its best! scallops on fennel and citrus salad. Te convinced that we will defnitely be coming scallops were cooked to perfection and we back for more! 84. fact magazine fact magazine .85 100. fact magazine fact magazine .101

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INTERVIEW Naturally artistic by nature, Zahra Ali’s talents go far and beyond the normal helm of DAY 1 sketching, painting and poetry. One of the few self taught local artists, her sand drawings Dina will have you mesmerised from the very frst few strokes. It beggars belief to see the Woke up this morning pretty excited about trying THE BIG transformation of sand from 2D portraits to 3D scenes. FACT caught up with this the juices. Got them yesterday afternoon and they GUINEA PIGS look too cool! My first three juices down and I’m young artist to fnd out more about her and her unique art. Dina Kabbani, 28, on a role, no hunger pangs in sight and I’m gulp- Editor of FACT Magazine Farah Al Alfy, 30, Marketing ing them down. Talked too soon: the fifth one, with Communications Manager its terrible smell, has me now dreading the next. at Grand Hyatt Doha Habiba El Derini, 26, Senior Although I thought it would taste amazing since it on YouTube. I was searching for sand Squeeze Consultant at PwC looked so yummy and creamy, the Go Nuts is not animation and how to draw it, but there Nihan Alan, 27, Country Director that enticing when i take a chug of it; it’s border- were no lessons available. So, I watched the for Oxford Business Group line chalky and somewhat too grainy. It’s a fail for videos and learnt by following her hand James Newman, 23, Nihan Freelance Graphic Designer & me. Oh went to a yoga class! I had my first juice of the day quite early around movements.” Photographer 7:30am so it made me feel a bit nauseous on an Zahra uses a special sand to create all Farah empty stomach. I had half of it initially and the her drawings. She explains why the sand Just had the first one, Green Junkie. I love it. So other half over the next hour. Personally, I’m not a used is so important. “I get the sand from refreshing, like salad in a bottle. Feeling good and big fan of mint so the second juice, if I had the op- Saudi Arabia. It’s soft and doesn’t clump up excited about this. 12pm and still feeling good! Cool tion, I would take it out! The second Green Junkie when wet. Te desert sand is not the same. crush, the second juice, is okay but doesn’t feel as came after and in comparison to to the first one, Tere are diferent qualities - some artists filling and nutritious as Green Junkie. Also too sweet all i can smell are vegetables everywhere from my use sea sand, but I don’t like it because the for me but I guess I need a sugar fix. It’s 2pm and throat to my nose and even my stomach! Yuck. I hen we frst met Zahra, we were pleasantly sand particles are big, and the one that I use “ I was searching for sand I’m feeling cold and a bit lightheaded- daydreaming just wish one of the juices had banana or some- W surprised to see a sweet down to earth girl, is very fne.” animation and how to draw it, but of Italian food. Day now is nearly over and I’m in bed thing! Went for a run followed by a sauna session who is also exceptionally talented. You It is amazing to see that a painting there were no lessons available. falling asleep as I sip on number 6. I love this one - it to help me sweat out the toxins. will be stunned (just as much as we were) takes Zahra only about 15 minutes to make In the spirit of self- tastes like Christmas. Perfect for before bedtime. to know that Zahra started sand painting, and some as less as two to fve minutes. So, I watched the videos and improvement, FACT teamed James when she was in Jordan studying aircraft Some of Zahra’s work has been learnt by following her hand Habiba So, had the first juice, as much as I hate cucum- engineering (aviation, communication and exhibited on Bahrain TV, Hala Bahrain movements.” up with a couple of eager I got to work and neatly arranged my raw juice ber, it was rather tasty, and surprisingly satisfying. instruments!) Show, at National Day in Budaiya, in the bottles in the kitchen fridge and decided to take Next up was Cool Crush, very juice like and didn’t “I liked this art and in my part time I UAE and in Jordan (where she drew the beavers to road test the a picture of them looking all pretty and colour- really feel ‘detoxifying’, something I could imagine would draw pictures by sand on the foor,” logo of her college). She speaks enthusiastically about her ful (naturally I needed this photo for Instagram getting at a restaurant here in Doha. The Beat It she says. “I’m self-taught and have had no She is also an avid sketcher. “My aspirations for the future. “I want to use this detox juice diet from RAW- - #day1detox #yay). Had my first Green Junkie was odd. It looked like paint, and the ginger was professional training. I’ve been doing it for favourite paintings are my charcoal and art in my profession. I want to tell a story ME. Here are our three-day around 9:30am and felt like I was literally drinking very strong, also not being a beetroot fan made it a year and a half. When I was studying, I pencil sketches. I started drawing and with sand painting and make advertising a salad. Juice two was Cool Crush, which I abso- a bit more difficult to stomach. Four juices in, and didn’t have a lot of time to draw (maybe sketching when I was four or fve years old. videos about aircrafts, and the correct way journals full of sweat, tears, lutely loved because of the pineapple and mint. four litres of liquid consumed, I was feeling less an hour), but now that I have fnished my to use aircrafts. I want to make a safety Around 2:30pm Green Junkie had crept up on me bloated than expected – averaged about 14 trips studies and while I’m looking for a job, I’m video by sand painting and to show the and a lot of sucking it up! again; once more I downed it as fast as I could (I to the toilet a day. The best one was the Go Nuts. doing this part time. I want to do something importance of airplanes by drawing.” recall even blocking my nose to avoid having to In fact it was that good I ended up ordering a gift professional, but this will always be my With great vision in mind, Zahra is GO: For more information smell it). By around 7pm the real hunger pains set of 4 more. At the end of my day after work, hobby.” optimistic about her future. We haven’t seen about the Detox Kits and to began, and I was feeling quite tired by this point. I I felt I had the energy to go to the gym. Did my Zahra’s style of drawing varies from the end of her; on the contrary, it’s just the headed home, and had my last juice of the day: Go usual workout, about 1h30. Big big mistake. portraits to sceneries. beginning for this bright young lady. We place orders call 6613 9882, Nuts! This was like heaven in a bottle, it tasted just Talking about where she got her wish her all the very best for the future and like a milkshake and after a day of pure liquids this inspiration from, she says “I liked the work to keep the sand fowing! Call 36994033 for was amazing – felt like I was being rewarded for more information or email [email protected], or of a sand artist from Ukraine – Kseniya Instagram ZOZA_ART having completed Day 1. Simonova (winner of Ukraine’s Got visit www.raw-me.com Talent). I learnt this by watching her videos

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FACT Qatar edition can be downloaded via the FACT Magazine app on iOS and Android devices. The latest issue can be straight at your fingertips, where you can flick through it at leisure and even share features with friends through the ‘clipping’ function. This means more eyes on the magazine, and an alternative platform for readers to view FACT, especially those who prefer to have a digital copy on-the-go.

You can flick through each issue of FACT at leisure and also access back issues of The fact app is the magazine via our available for IPHONE, innovative app. iPad and ANDROID. It will soon be available on various other platforms too.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Download FACT to your device Share what you like by clicking Choose a social network from the and flick through at leisure. the scissors on the top right. drop down and hit post! RATE CARD FACT Qatar is a multimedia brand with an online publication, website and active social media presence. Find below our advertising rates, which include social media support and various complimentary beneﬁts for your product/ brand/company too. Email [email protected] for more information.

PRIME POSITIONS IFC QR 20,000 USD 5,492 IFC DPS QR 25,000 USD 6,865 IBC QR 17,000 USD 4,668 OBC QR 30,000 USD 8,238 DPS QR 19,000 USD 5,217 GATEFOLD QR 35,000 USD 9,611

STANDARD POSITIONS FULL PAGE QR 14,000 USD 3,844 HALF PAGE (VERTICAL) QR 7,000 USD 1,922

DISCOUNTS AGENCY DISCOUNT 25% 3 INSERTIONS 5% 6 INSERTIONS 10% 12 INSERTIONS 15% (SERIES DISCOUNTS NOT APPLICABLE FOR AGENCIES). SPECIAL OPERATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 273mm 273mm 273mm

388mm 194 mm 97 mm NOTES: BLEED 5MM FOR ALL BLEED EDGES | FORMATS PDF, AI, INDD, JPEG | MIN RESOLUTION 300 DPI | TRIM DO NOT PLACE TEXT WITHIN 5MM OF EDGE

DISTRIBUTION 10,000 copies of FACT Qatar are distributed, complimentary, in the island’s hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and residential areas. The magazine is also sold in supermarkets and local coldstores.

CHELSEA COPENHAVER SHABANA ADAM SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF E: [email protected] E: [email protected] M: +973 3773 1140 | +973 3803 3059 M: +973 3887 6827