Dubai, UAE – MERED brought together leading brokers and Emirati visual artist Faris Al-Hammadi for a live art activation at ICONIC Residences Design by Pininfarina, turning the construction site into a setting where architecture and art could be experienced side by side. The invitation-only session took place within the tower itself, giving participants a direct view of key UAE landmarks, Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters with Ain Dubai, Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab and Marsa Al Arab, which became the focus of the artistic activity.

Faris Al-Hammadi, an ambassador of the Yas Association for Culture, Art and Theatre, led the session through his practice in oil portraiture and live drawing. His work brings together heritage and contemporary art, using techniques that were refined in Florence, Italy. He has been commissioned for several national institutions, including the Crown Prince’s Court, the Central Bank of the UAE, and the Ministries of Finance, Justice, and Health. He is also the founder of Faris Al Hammadi Fine Arts Studio, where he works as an art consultant and certified trainer, supporting emerging talent in the UAE.