FABEN in Dubai: The Art of Love in Retrospective
Dubai recently hosted a unique artistic event — the exhibition “Achievements of Love” by the renowned Monegasque artist Faben. The event was curated and organized by the international consulting company HP Consulting, founded by Hanna Patapovitch and Alexandra Podgorodetskaya. It brought together leaders from art, culture, business, and the luxury industry in a space designed to inspire creativity and dialogue.
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Art that Connects Hearts
Faben, known as HeARTIST and the “Ambassador of Love”, presented a retrospective spanning 20 years of his artistic journey. The exhibition featured works from the artist’s private collection in France — a region historically home to masters such as Matisse and Picasso. From early sketches and vibrant street murals to large-scale paintings, sculptures, and digital installations, each piece reveals the artist’s philosophical reflections on love, humanity, and cultural connection.
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Art for Homes, Streets, and Hotels
The exhibition offers not only a visual experience but also the opportunity to acquire Faben’s works for personal spaces. Paintings can enliven living rooms, offices, hallways, or bedrooms, while sculptures ranging from 20 cm to 10 m can become centerpiece artworks in hotel lobbies, corridors, central streets, plazas, or terraces. Digital works displayed on screens and multimedia panels create a modern, dynamic atmosphere, perfect for contemporary offices, lounges, and interactive spaces.
Visitors can choose ready-made works or commission exclusive pieces, becoming part of the artist’s creative journey and bringing his message of love into their own interiors. As Faben says:
“Everyone who chooses my art continues the story of love that began on the canvas.”
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Opening Night: Performance and Technology
The exhibition’s opening night was a true performance: the show “Achievements of Love” combined painting, calligraphy, and technology, culminating in the appearance of a hologram — a symbol of the art of the future. The musical atmosphere was created by DJ Sofia Meyer and German Shmidt, filling the space with rhythm and emotion. Guests enjoyed art, curated fragrances, delicacies by Goose Catering, and engaging conversations, transforming the evening into a celebration of creativity and love.
Faben continues to explore new horizons in contemporary art through holographic NFTs and digital sculpture, inspiring audiences with his motto:
“WE ART DUBAI, WE ART the FUTURE!”
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Partners and Support
The exhibition received major support from LAK3, the main sponsor, a company combining water and technology — key elements reflecting Faben’s artistic philosophy.
Special thanks to Clément Milliat, co-founder of LAK3, for his dedication and belief in art’s power to connect people.
Among the exhibition’s partners:
• Frédéric Ganneval, founder of Histoire de Province, creating unique, chemical-free fragrances inspired by nature and French perfumery traditions;
• Zarina Zhilyaeva, founder of El’Cosmo Clinic, offering premium services in beauty and rejuvenation;
• Karim Moubarik, founder of Maison Lianozoff, representing premium Iranian black caviar — a symbol of refined taste and timeless tradition.
• Media partnership was provided by World Arabia Magazine, while photography and video were captured by Camille Dufosse, Maxim Denisenko, and Pavel Vasin, beautifully conveying the atmosphere of love and inspiration that defined the exhibition.
