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Ismail Niyaz Mohamed

Photography

Saturday, 4 April 2026

Bella Six

Bathed in the golden glow of Maldivian sunrises, Bella Six emerges as a private world of elegance and indulgence at Madifushi Private Island. Conceived as a refined sanctuary for women, the villa offers an atmosphere where freedom, celebration, and connection unfold effortlessly. Every corner invites slow mornings, champagne afternoons, and starlit conversations. Here, luxury is not merely seen but felt, expressed through attentive service, expansive privacy, and a setting that encourages guests to unwind, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories in complete seclusion.

Masaki Hirokawa

Photo Collage

Friday, 3 April 2026

Peace

The design concepts conveyed by this collage are balance and harmony. Each of the hands around the woman reinforces the presence of the others, and the design falls apart if any of the hands are missing or placed out of balance. The woman and the multiple hands around her were conceived as an integrated design. Because each source material differs in size, brightness, and color from the others, each hand was manipulated individually to create a sense of coherence. This work gives form to a design hierarchy based on equality, as its title suggests.

Maja Zińczuk

Photography

Thursday, 2 April 2026

Liminalis

This photographic project explores the Biebrza Valley, one of Europe's last vast wetland landscapes. Through images of mist, reflections, and shifting light, the series observes the quiet transformations of the marshes and the fragile rhythms of this ecosystem. Moving between documentary attention and a contemplative visual language, the photographs invite a slower way of looking and encourage deeper sensitivity to subtle environmental change. By focusing on atmosphere, silence, and the passing of time, the project reflects on the delicate balance between nature, memory, and human presence.

Martin Hoffmann

Photographs

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Fast Women

The photo series shows the theme of women and racing cars from a new perspective. Instead of being a decorative element, the woman appears as a self-confident personality in a technical environment. Each image conveys determination, coolness and lightness, while subtly resonating vulnerability. The body language retains a natural elegance. The clear image composition and targeted play with blurring direct the eye and create emotions. For a balanced tension, the warm basic tone of the shots is contrasted in part by a technical coolness. Overall, the motifs radiate a calm, focussed atmosphere.

Sara Gaafar

Architectural Photography

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Hues of the Future

During Cairo Design Week’s second edition, Glc Paints launched Hues of the Future at Ghernata Palace, unveiling its 2024 color trends. Six Egyptian designers envisioned Home 100 years from now, blending nostalgia, nature and human centered design. The exhibition featured four pavilions: Ha-beita, Reserva 77, Brutifully Forward and Casino Central. Each redefining architecture through openness, heritage, and futuristic living.

Florian W. Mueller

Photography Artwork

Monday, 30 March 2026

SAMSA

These artworks are part of the collection Neglect, photographed specimens of animals, most of which are extinct or critically endangered. The photographer wants to show a little bit of the sometimes bizarre beauty of the insects, so that the viewer might see them with different eyes. Because insect extinction is very real and not a made-up story. The series was produced with help and assistance of the Senckenberg German Entomological Institute.

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