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A FUSION OF ART, FASHION,
TECHNOLOGY, AND HERITAGE

ETHEREAL
ECHOES

Yousef Akbar and Marina Fedorova in a
multifaceted aesthetic dialogue between art,
fashion, and culture enriched by digital reality

25 November – 09 December
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

FWD by MOKSYZ Centria Mall
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Embark on an extraordinary journey that transcends time and dimensions, as international artist Marina Fedorova and Saudi fashion designer Yousef Akbar unite their creative visions to form an unparalleled platform that redefines classical art and fashion design narratives.

Their shared reverence for Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage fuels the creation of masterpieces that breathe new life into the nation’s cultural legacy, drawing inspiration from the enchanting Al-Ahsa Oasis.

Marina Fedorova is a contemporary artist with an international reputation currently based in Munich. Over the past two decades, her paintings have been featured in dozens of solo and group exhibitions in Russia and abroad, as well as art fairs, including Art Stage Singapore, Art Moscow, Art Paris, Art Monaco, Art Dubai, and ART021. Fedorova’s artworks were acquired for the permanent collections of the State Hermitage Museum, the State Russian Museum, Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as by a number of private and international corporate collectors.

A Saudi fashion designer and the triumphant winner of the prestigious Fashion Trust Arabia Eveningwear Prize in 2020, Yousef Akbar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of passion and creativity. He draws inspiration from the rich cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia, infusing his fashion creations with a deep connection to his homeland. Driven by a profound fascination with the interplay between fabric and the human form, Yousef Akbar dares to challenge conventions in the cutting and construction of garments, all while preserving an air of elegance and femininity. Each creation serves as his voice, a medium through which he delivers his messages and translates emotions into wearable art.

The exhibition features captivating paintings by Marina Fedorova from the Cosmodreams series of artworks. Envisioned as a self-contained artistic statement, Cosmodreams is the result of the author’s extensive and long-standing research on the theme of space and related studies, philosophical reflections, and discourse.

Yousef Akbar adds an extraordinary layer with contemporary dresses of his own design. These dresses meticulously intertwine with the paintings, blurring the boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal. Each dress serves as a bridge between the tactile and the celestial, offering a captivating narrative that extends beyond the fabric.

Marina Fedorova and Yousef Akbar have seamlessly integrated heritage, tradition, and advanced technology throughout the exhibition. AR and VR technologies are used to create parallel storylines based on the paintings and dresses. For the first time, augmented reality is used to enhance both the paintings and the couture dress, telling a unique story to complement the designer’s work.

This becomes possible with a specially developed Cosmodreams: Art in AR mobile application.

A FUSION OF ART, FASHION,
TECHNOLOGY, AND HERITAGE

ETHEREAL
ECHOES

25 November – 09 December
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Yousef Akbar and Marina Fedorova in a
multifaceted aesthetic dialogue between art,
fashion, and culture enriched by digital reality

FWD by MOKSYZ Centria Mall
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Embark on an extraordinary journey that transcends time and dimensions, as international artist Marina Fedorova and Saudi fashion designer Yousef Akbar unite their creative visions to form an unparalleled platform that redefines classical art and fashion design narratives.

Their shared reverence for Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage fuels the creation of masterpieces that breathe new life into the nation’s cultural legacy, drawing inspiration from the enchanting Al-Ahsa Oasis.

Marina Fedorova is a contemporary artist with an international reputation currently based in Munich. Over the past two decades, her paintings have been featured in dozens of solo and group exhibitions in Russia and abroad, as well as art fairs, including Art Stage Singapore, Art Moscow, Art Paris, Art Monaco, Art Dubai, and ART021. Fedorova’s artworks were acquired for the permanent collections of the State Hermitage Museum, the State Russian Museum, Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as by a number of private and international corporate collectors.

A Saudi fashion designer and the triumphant winner of the prestigious Fashion Trust Arabia Eveningwear Prize in 2020, Yousef Akbar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of passion and creativity. He draws inspiration from the rich cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia, infusing his fashion creations with a deep connection to his homeland. Driven by a profound fascination with the interplay between fabric and the human form, Yousef Akbar dares to challenge conventions in the cutting and construction of garments, all while preserving an air of elegance and femininity. Each creation serves as his voice, a medium through which he delivers his messages and translates emotions into wearable art.

The exhibition features captivating paintings by Marina Fedorova from the Cosmodreams series of artworks. Envisioned as a self-contained artistic statement, Cosmodreams is the result of the author’s extensive and long-standing research on the theme of space and related studies, philosophical reflections, and discourse.

Yousef Akbar adds an extraordinary layer with contemporary dresses of his own design. These dresses meticulously intertwine with the paintings, blurring the boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal. Each dress serves as a bridge between the tactile and the celestial, offering a captivating narrative that extends beyond the fabric.

Marina Fedorova and Yousef Akbar have seamlessly integrated heritage, tradition, and advanced technology throughout the exhibition. AR and VR technologies are used to create parallel storylines based on the paintings and dresses. For the first time, augmented reality is used to enhance both the paintings and the couture dress, telling a unique story to complement the designer’s work.

This becomes possible with a specially developed Cosmodreams: Art in AR mobile application.

A FUSION OF ART, FASHION,
TECHNOLOGY, AND HERITAGE

ETHEREAL ECHOES

Yousef Akbar and Marina Fedorova in a multifaceted aesthetic dialogue between art, fashion, and culture enriched by digital reality

25 November – 09 December
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

FWD by MOKSYZ Centria Mall
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Embark on an extraordinary journey that transcends time and dimensions, as international artist Marina Fedorova and Saudi fashion designer Yousef Akbar unite their creative visions to form an unparalleled platform that redefines classical art and fashion design narratives.

Their shared reverence for Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage fuels the creation of masterpieces that breathe new life into the nation’s cultural legacy, drawing inspiration from the enchanting Al-Ahsa Oasis.

Marina Fedorova is a contemporary artist with an international reputation currently based in Munich. Over the past two decades, her paintings have been featured in dozens of solo and group exhibitions in Russia and abroad, as well as art fairs, including Art Stage Singapore, Art Moscow, Art Paris, Art Monaco, Art Dubai, and ART021. Fedorova’s artworks were acquired for the permanent collections of the State Hermitage Museum, the State Russian Museum, Erarta Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as by a number of private and international corporate collectors.

A Saudi fashion designer and the triumphant winner of the prestigious Fashion Trust Arabia Eveningwear Prize in 2020, Yousef Akbar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of passion and creativity. He draws inspiration from the rich cultural tapestry of Saudi Arabia, infusing his fashion creations with a deep connection to his homeland. Driven by a profound fascination with the interplay between fabric and the human form, Yousef Akbar dares to challenge conventions in the cutting and construction of garments, all while preserving an air of elegance and femininity. Each creation serves as his voice, a medium through which he delivers his messages and translates emotions into wearable art.

The exhibition features captivating paintings by Marina Fedorova from the Cosmodreams series of artworks. Envisioned as a self-contained artistic statement, Cosmodreams is the result of the author’s extensive and long-standing research on the theme of space and related studies, philosophical reflections, and discourse.

Yousef Akbar adds an extraordinary layer with contemporary dresses of his own design. These dresses meticulously intertwine with the paintings, blurring the boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal. Each dress serves as a bridge between the tactile and the celestial, offering a captivating narrative that extends beyond the fabric.

Marina Fedorova and Yousef Akbar have seamlessly integrated heritage, tradition, and advanced technology throughout the exhibition. AR and VR technologies are used to create parallel storylines based on the paintings and dresses. For the first time, augmented reality is used to enhance both the paintings and the couture dress, telling a unique story to complement the designer’s work.

This becomes possible with a specially developed Cosmodreams: Art in AR mobile application.

Opening Hours

25 November – 
09 December
10am – 10pm

Saudi Arabia

Centria Mall, 2nd floor,
FWD by Moksyz boutique
Olaya St, Al Olaya, Riyadh

Opening Hours

  • 25 November – 
09 December
    10am – 10pm

Saudi Arabia

Centria Mall, 2nd floor,
FWD by Moksyz boutique
Olaya St, Al Olaya, Riyadh

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