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Observer
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Omani pavilion wins award at London Design Biennale
Muscat: Oman's pavilion – titled 'Memory Grid' – won the Best Design Award at the opening of the London Design Biennale 2025 last week. The recognition marks a significant achievement for the sultanate of Oman in its debut participation at the global cultural platform. The pavilion has been designed by multidisciplinary artist Haitham al Busafi and curated by the Zawraq Collective. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, the project reflects the ministry's broader efforts to promote artistic and intellectual creativity among Omani youth. 'Memory Grid' explores the ideas of memory, value and preservation in a fast-changing world. Visitors are invited to observe how perception shifts with perspective, with meaning transforming depending on how closely or distantly the work is viewed. Drawing inspiration from Oman's pottery traditions, the installation reimagines ancient clay vessels – once vital for carrying water and connecting communities – as symbols of cultural memory. The pavilion presents these traditional forms as metaphors for protecting what is valued, both in the past and present. Haitham al Busafi with his award In a modern context, the installation proposes that data is the new essential resource – requiring safeguarding much like water once did. Through the immersive experience, visitors are encouraged to reflect on how heritage, knowledge and identity are passed through generations. The project represents how traditional symbols can guide modern questions about preservation. The win at the Biennale highlights Oman's increasing engagement with contemporary art and design on a global stage. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth said the pavilion represents the strategic direction to elevate creative output by young Omanis to international platforms.
Muscat Daily
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Muscat Daily
Omani pavilion wins award at London Design Biennale
Muscat – Oman's pavilion – titled 'Memory Grid' – has won the Best Design Award at the opening of the London Design Biennale 2025 last week. The recognition marks a significant achievement for the sultanate in its debut participation at the global cultural platform. The pavilion has been designed by multidisciplinary artist Haitham al Busafi and curated by the Zawraq Collective. Commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, the project reflects the ministry's broader efforts to promote artistic and intellectual creativity among Omani youth. Haitham al Busafi 'Memory Grid' explores the ideas of memory, value and preservation in a fast-changing world. Visitors are invited to observe how perception shifts with perspective, with meaning transforming depending on how closely or distantly the work is viewed. Drawing inspiration from Oman's pottery traditions, the installation reimagines ancient clay vessels – once vital for carrying water and connecting communities – as symbols of cultural memory. The pavilion presents these traditional forms as metaphors for protecting what is valued, both in the past and present. In a modern context, the installation proposes that data is the new essential resource – requiring safeguarding much like water once did. Through the immersive experience, visitors are encouraged to reflect on how heritage, knowledge and identity are passed through generations. The project represents how traditional symbols can guide modern questions about preservation. The win at the biennale highlights Oman's increasing engagement with contemporary art and design on a global stage. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth said the pavilion represents the strategic direction to elevate creative output by young Omanis to international platforms.
Daily Express
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Nazlee wins Best Design Award
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Caira, Zayana and Nazlee with the other top three winners, competition judges and organising committee members. Kota Kinabalu: Nazlee Roslee came out on top at the Chocolate Fantasy Runway Challenge (CFRC) 2025, earning the Best Design Award with a bold, ethnically-inspired creation that fused Sabah's Murut heritage with chocolate-themed materials. The fashion competition's second edition was held in conjunction with the Malaysian International Cocoa Fair (MICF) 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here on Saturday. This year's theme, 'Choco Neo Culture', called on designers to experiment with innovative forms, sustainable materials and storytelling rooted in cultural pride and contemporary expression. Six participants took part in the competition organised by the Malaysia Association of Ethical Fashion Designers (MAEFD), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) advocating for responsible fashion. Nazlee, a part-time designer and full-time Immigration Officer at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), emerged as the winner after a week-long effort crafting his ensemble. He said his inspiration stemmed from the traditional attire of the Murut community, combined with a modern, eco-conscious design process involving epoxy resin, glue gun work and fabric layering. Advertisement Despite limited time, Nazlee managed to produce an outfit featuring elaborate handcrafted details that required up to two days to dry, particularly those involving resin components. Nazlee credited his success to the support of his model, Sweet Chin Yee Hiu, and makeup artist Noorjana Rikun, expressing gratitude for their contributions to bringing his vision to life. 'I'm happy, of course,' he said after being announced as the winner. 'Thank you to everyone involved. This was a team effort.' According to Nazlee, this was his first time participating in an event aligned with the international cocoa festival, and he saw it as an opportunity to reconnect with his design roots. He revealed that although he had been designing for over a decade, his creative work has been part-time due to the demands of his government post, where he has served for nearly 20 years. Nazlee described balancing his job and his passion as 'challenging,' especially with shift-based work but said his love for design keeps him motivated. 'I used to sew before I joined the civil service. 'This win gives me the motivation to keep going.' He added that while newer designers are making waves, he believes there is value in collaboration between experienced and emerging talents to elevate the local fashion scene. Nazlee's winning design was originally meant to include a colourful waist accessory typical of traditional Murut wear, but he had to improvise due to time constraints. He said his creative process began with online research, followed by sketches and multiple revisions to adapt to material availability and design feasibility. Runner-up Alesha Lenson and third-place winner Fatin Fatinah Rusdi were also commended for their imaginative interpretations of the Choco Neo Culture theme. MAEFD President Zayana Yazed said the event was more than just a fashion show, calling it a celebration of creative vision, sustainability and ethical fashion. The competition aimed to empower local designers and provide a national platform for exposure, networking and professional growth, she said. Zayana emphasised that the CFRC is part of a larger movement to reshape the future of Malaysian fashion through sustainability, culture and innovation. Founded by fashion educators, designers and consultants, MAEFD continues to support initiatives that promote ethical design and empower creative communities. The prizes were presented by Sabah Socso Senior Assistant Director Caira Geoffrey Abdullah. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Nazlee Roslee wins top prize at CFRC 2025
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Sabah Socso senior assistant director Caira Geoffrey Abdullah (second left) presents the prize to Nazlee (second right) while Zayana (left) and Chin looks on. KOTA KINABALU: Nazlee Roslee came out on top at the Chocolate Fantasy Runway Challenge (CFRC) 2025, clinching the Best Design Award with a creation inspired by Sabah's Murut heritage and made using chocolate-themed, sustainable materials. The competition, held in conjunction with the Malaysian International Cocoa Fair (MICF) 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) on Saturday, marked the return of CFRC for its second edition. This year's 'Choco Neo Culture' theme pushed designers to fuse innovation, sustainability, and cultural storytelling in their entries. Organised by the Malaysia Association of Ethical Fashion Designers (MAEFD), the event featured six contestants showcasing designs crafted from unconventional materials. Nazlee, an Immigration officer at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), drew on Murut traditional wear, incorporating resin, layered fabrics, and glue gun techniques into his ensemble. He credited his model Sweet Chin Yee Hiu and makeup artist Noorjana Rikun for their role in realising the vision, calling the project a team effort despite tight preparation time. Advertisement Runner-up Alesha Lenson and third-placed Fatin Fatinah Rusdi were also lauded, while MAEFD president Zayana Yazed hailed the event as a platform for promoting ethical fashion, innovation, and cultural identity in Malaysia. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canstruction winning teams donate canned goods to North Country food banks
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Northern New York Community Foundation's LEAD Council has announced the winners of its third 'Canstruction for Northern New York' contest to assist in reducing food insecurity in the North Country. North country evening weather: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Work on Carthage bridge project starts Pressure grows on Trump administration to return wrongly deported man After 34 years at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, zoo's director plans to retire Applications open for NYS cooling assistance program NNYCF said nine teams combined to collect over 6,000 canned goods and other nonperishable food items or hygiene products that will help restock school-based backpack programs and community food pantries in the Tri-County area. Additionally, the winning teams will share a $1,500 grant award to present to two different school-based backpack programs that participants selected. With almost 600 votes cast, Carthage Middle School's Builders Club & Student Government entry is the 'People's Choice Award' winner for its sculpture titled 'Let Your Love Flow.' The class also won the 'Top Collection Award' with 3,219 canned goods and other nonperishable items collected, according to NNYCF. Alicia Anderson, the classroom teaching assistant at Carthage Middle School, spearheaded the initiative to encourage student involvement in the competition from every building in the district. According to Anderson, her pupils accepted the challenge and organized a contest to encourage classrooms across the school to assist in gathering food and hygiene supplies for their sculpture. Lawmakers call for cardiac emergency response plans in schools 'Working on canstruction this year was a lot of fun. Our club made posters to get everyone involved and we had a competition to get students excited. Almost every classroom participated, and our top three classes each collected more than 300 cans,' eighth-grade club members Finn Anderson, Kyle Schardt, and Catherine Wilay said. 'It feels good to know that we are able to help the community and that our whole school was involved.' South Jefferson's Junior National Honor Society is the winner of the 'Best Design Award' for its 'canstruction' of 'Walk a Mile in Someone Else's Shoes.' The sculpture of a giant Converse sneaker challenges observers to put themselves in the shoes of our neighbors in need, said the Community Foundation. South Jefferson Instructional Coach and Junior National Honor Society co-advisor Leslie Robare said it was 'truly inspiring' to watch 'students take full ownership of the Canstruction project.' NYS schools experience second consecutive day of state testing disruptions 'They tapped into their creativity, collaborated, and designed something incredible,' Robare said. 'None of it would have been possible without the generosity of our community, which always comes together to support our can drive and our students.' Each of the nine participating teams will donate all items used to build their sculptures to a local food pantry or backpack program. Each award winner will receive a $500 grant for participants to distribute to a nonprofit of their choice. Rock Charitable Fund awards $148,460 to 11 NNY nonprofits Carthage Middle School's Builders Club & Student Government students designated the district's 'Comet Closet' backpack program to receive their collected items. Students also selected the backpack program as the recipient of two $500 grant awards they won for the 'People's Choice Award' and the 'Top Collection Award.' South Jefferson's Junior National Honor Society students designated the district's Backpack Program, which supports students and families on the weekends, to receive the hundreds of food items they collected as well as the $500 grant for the 'Best Design Award.' Other teams participating were: Clarkson University's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Chapter with 'Golden Knight;' Exceptional Kids and Family Therapies, Evans Mills, with 'Month of the Military Child;' North Country Children's Museum, Potsdam, with 'Angry Betty;' South Jefferson Central School's JCC Edge Class with 'Together we CAN stop childhood hunger;' Thousand Islands Central School's National Honor Society with 'Thousand Islands Pride;' Watertown City School District's Sherman Elementary with 'Sherman Sharks;' and Watertown City School District's Wiley Intermediate School with 'Watertown Can-Dium!' NNYCF's Sawyer Community Fund helps improve safety for Western Town Library patrons 'Canstruction for Northern New York' encouraged tri-county students to team up and build a themed structure made of donated canned food and other nonperishable food items or hygiene products to support a local food pantry or backpack program of their choice and reduce food insecurity across the region. Participating students had a chance to support the needs of tri-county residents while learning values of community philanthropy and building school spirit. The project helped raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in local communities and empowered students to collaborate and inspire their school and community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
