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-  Saks Afridi, SpaceMosque: “Sighting #1”, “Sighting #4” (2018)

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Vessel Artifacts 2018-2019. C-Prints on Matt Archival Paper 24” x 36” Edition of 3

Some artifacts from the Vessel have been recovered from the time of the phenomenon. While we do not know the exact  functionality of these artifacts, research indicates that they are types of Prayer Receptors, Intention Processing Units and Prayer Capsules.

Credits: Saks Afridi and Ferda Kolatan with Amir Ashtiani. AliReza Kabiri, Zhenyu Wang and Lilli Zhang.

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These two pictures really stood out to me, so I decided to post some more information about them here:

Saks Afridi, Sighting #3, 2019

The Pakistani-born artist calls his work “sci-fi Sufism,” as he imagines a future inspired by Islamic mythology, Sufi poetry and Afrofuturism, among other references. Among the works he shows here, he’s showing his Prayer Catcher, which imagines a time where collective goals are more important than personal wishes, and SpaceMosque, which looks towards a utopian world that is changed by the power of prayer. A sense of selflessness is a thread throughout Afridi’s work, much of it which calls to mind sleek design work, charged with a psychic energy. “If we don’t start thinking collectively, our children will have no future to inherit,” said Abichandani. “They could very well be the last generation. Humanity has never faced such an existential crisis together, we need to come together for solutions for our own benefit, or else all is lost.”

source here

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Celebratio of the Arabic's historic role in the development of art and science.

On Saturday, 18 December 2021, the Chamber Music Society (UNCMS) have presented a virtual concert in celebration of World Arabic Language Day. 

One of the most widely spoken languages in the world, Arabic is a pillar of the cultural diversity of humanity.  In celebration of World Arabic Language Day, and Arabic's historic role in the development of art and science, the programme will feature a variety of popular and classical music from the Arab region. 

The opening will present  'I Lift My Eyes' composed by Christopher Tin, 2x Grammy Award Winning Composer – sung by Lebanese singer-songwriter Abeer Nehme.  Throughout the concert, "Magic Carpets" artwork by Saks Afridi will be presented. 

Opening remarks will be delivered by H.E. Mr. Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, and Chair of the Arab Group for the month of December 2021.  Founded in 2016, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations' goals and values at large - through the universal language of music.

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MESSAGE

H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General

OPENING REMARKS

H.E. Mr. Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, Chair of the Arab Group for the month of December 2021

UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director & Piano

FEATURING:

'I Lift My Eyes' composed by Christopher Tin, 2x Grammy Award Winning Composer sung by Abeer Nehme, Lebanese Singer/Songwriter

"Magic Carpets" artwork by Saks Afridi

PROGRAMME

CHRISTOPHER TIN (1976 - ) 'I Lift My Eyes' Abeer Nehme (Lebanese Singer), UN Chamber Music Society: Brenda Vongova (Piano), Hana Mundiya (Violin I), Jeremy Kienbaum (Violin II), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Derek Louie (Cello), Kohei Yamaguchi (Bass), Jamie Papish (Percussion), Sandro Friedrich (Duduk), Angel City Chorale "The Becoming" by Saks Afridi

GHIYA RUSHIDAT (1984 -) Izar Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Drake Driscoll (Cello), James Quinlan (Double Bass), Brenda Vongova (Piano) "Woven Heart 2021" by Saks Afridi

Mary Kouyoumdjian (1983 - )  The Revolt of the Stars Noémie Chemali (Viola) "Woven Desert" by Saks Afridi

KADIM AL SAHIR (1957 - ) Eid al ashak "Celebration of lovers" Flute Solo (Amir), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Drake Driscoll (Cello), Alec Manasse (Clarinet), Tom Betsalel (Percussion) "Illusion 2021" by Saks Afridi

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Saks Afridi

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Saks Afridi

With Adam Rogers

A.N.G.E.L.S. Hands 2019 3D printed acrylic, paint, and brass leaf 12 x 6 x 5 in.

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http://www.saksafridi.com/gravity/

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Saks Afridi x Markhor

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"In my work, the UFO represents the outsider. The patterns surrounding it represents the insider. I find the combination of Eastern traditional craftsmanship and Western contemporary sensibilities, has led me to this work and a category I refer to as Sub- Continental Futurism." Insider Outsider by Saks Afridi @saks__⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #saksafridi #contemporaryart #virtucontemporaryart #contemporaryartist #artspotlight #rugart #rugdesign #rug #ufo #alien #alienart #contemporaryrug #artcurator #featuredartist #modernart⁠ (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KSY_dlLC4/?igshid=1xb58b5zps5qo

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Saks Afridi

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Standing by the Prayer Catcher from SpaceMosque, in the entrance of the Utopian Imagination show at @fordfoundationgallery, curated by @jaishri.abichandani. . . This work was a labor of love that included multiple people. Designed by @brandon__wetzel in a collaboration with @ferdak + team @hartmarlow @amir.m.asht. Fabrication by @form.xyz . . “If all your prayers were answered, would it change the world, or just yours?” - unknown. . . Hawa Sandals: Saks Afridi × @themarkhor https://ift.tt/2no8mHb

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VERGE, a group show at The Border Project Space on Bogart street, closes this week on April 7. On view this past month, five immigrant artists comment on borders, territories, immigration, people, and edges using various mediums. The wall Trump is currently imposing on our country calls for exclusivity and radical nationalism. However, “Verge inverts the concept of a wall as a barrier, transforming it into a platform for the convergence of human experience which was created with 1300 clay bricks,” as stated in the press release.

The five artists featured in VERGE are Anna Costa e Silva, Iván Sikic, Fanny Allié, Qinza Najm, and Saks Afridi. All of the artists are immigrants to America and were asked to be a part of the show by Martinez. “The idea behind this exhibition is to invert the concept of a wall as a barrier by transforming it into a platform to display five immigrant artists’ work,” Martinez said. “To me, border control at this moment is a heated conversation about the wall which is why I curated this exhibition, as a rebuttal to that conversation. I know that borders have to be controlled but not in an abusive way.”

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“Insider Outsider”: Artist Saks Afridi Creates Fantastic Traditional Hand-Made Rugs Covered With UFO Patterns

“Insider Outsider”: Artist Saks Afridi Creates Fantastic Traditional Hand-Made Rugs Covered With UFO Patterns

Saks Afridi is an art-based Creative Director and multi-disciplinary artist with 17 years of both US and global experience. He’s the proud recipient of 2 Gold Cannes Lions, 3 D&AD, 2 One Show pencils and a UN award for peace and understanding, in 2015.

“Pakistan, the country of my birth is a somewhat unfamiliar place to me today. It has changed so much, I sometimes feel like an alien there. The…