“We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into a full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

On this exploratory journey, I decided to shoot this in one of the fashion capitals of the world, NYC. Collaborating with @IamAgustinaTV felt natural after meeting her in a Twitter space where we shared similar views.

However, meeting photographer and master printer ModernVintagePhotos (@bigpigbig) on Twitter space is what took this project to the finish line. We instantly connected and I fell in love with his work and platinum printing process. The Universe conspired to deliver me to his doorstep in Bangkok where we created a 16×20” 1/1 platinum print for each piece.

“But Waleed, these are animated pieces! Why the hell make a static print?!”

Well, if you download the Artivive app (iOS | Google play) and point your phone camera at the print the pieces come alive in augmented reality. As if the paper itself is moving. It’s pretty trippy… (see video in link)

“Doooooppe. But umm… what the hell is a platinum print?”

Discovered in 1830, platinum prints are the most durable of all photographic processes. The platinum group metals are very stable against chemical reactions that might degrade the print—even more stable than gold. It is estimated that a platinum image, properly made, can last thousands of years.

Please watch the video above for a documentation of the printing process in the link

Link: https://www.waleedshah.ae/we-breathe/

1st NFT owner gets the 1/1 platinum print (at additional shipping cost). Subsequent owners must agree to receive the print with the previous owners at their own accord.

Quality: 4K

Disclaimer  
Each museum-quality 16×20” platinum print is a 1/1. However, the artist reserves the right to print smaller/larger editions using other printing techniques.

We Breathe #6

The Decagon is the infinitely evolving, always unique, and eternally open membership token of the Decaverse. Designed by Kjetil Golid.

Decagon #40800

Waleed Shah

Art has the power to bring people together and create a sense of community. Whether it's a concert, a play, or a gallery opening, art events provide a space for individuals to come together and share in a common experience. Through art, people can connect with one another emotionally, expressing themselves and their feelings in a way that is both personal and universal.

Art can serve as a source of comfort and support during difficult times. In times of tragedy or loss, art can provide a way for people to process their emotions and find solace in the shared experience of others. Whether it's through music, poetry, or visual art, the act of creating and consuming art can be a powerful tool for healing and coping with grief.

Art can also be a way for individuals to find meaning and purpose in their lives. It can inspire and uplift, encouraging people to strive for their own goals and dreams. Through art, people can find a sense of belonging and connection, feeling understood and seen by others.

It is a communal space for all of us to be there for each other.

Communal Space #10

A commentary on social media addiction. 

This is an augmented reality piece that can be paired with a physical print. The animation overlays on physical print when viewed through your phone.

The JPEG file is super high res at 8000 x 10000 pixels to create extremely large prints Holder gets access to a 50x70cm physical print. 

Happy to work around maintaining collector anonymity Physical prints are limited to 2 prints total.

This is a collaboration between myself and the animator @MoonlightCiara (on twitter).

Breaking The Habit | و حكون إنسان جديد

“We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into a full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

This is an augmented reality piece that works with Artivive. Prints can be purchased on: https://www.waleedshah.ae/shop

This piece was shot in Bali with @soulthesea_

Quality: 4K

We Breathe #15

It was during my University days that I was first exposed to sexual violence. I was part of a social action mission led by the National University of Singapore. It was called Project Akriti and we flew to the city of Kolkata in India to work with Sanlaap, an NGO which has been combating the trafficking of women and children since 1987. 

Kolkata is a sprawling, culture-rich city and it is also home to some of the largest red-light districts in the world. For a whole month the team of Project Akriti was helping renovate a Youth Centre and providing language lessons and basic computer facilities for the children of sex workers. During that period, I was living amongst many underprivileged, under-served girls and women rescued from the prostitution trade, listening and documenting their stories. That experience made a huge impact on the way I perceived life.

Fast forward to 2021, I joined a couple of my friends from the UAE to launch BRAVA NFT, a mission-focused project. Globally, 35% of women have experienced either physical, sexual or psychological harm at some point in their lives. In some countries, like Mexico (where Nahual, the BRAVA artist is from), this number is as high as 70% and is on the rise. 

Many women (and men), regardless of their educational and cultural backgrounds, often find it challenging to disclose the assault they've gone through. This comes down to many reasons - upbringing, societal impositions, fear of reprisal, shame, emotional pain, and so much more. 

BRAVA NFT, through its strong yet fun and futuristic PFP characters, strives to make these conversations easier to have, even with children. The project has also partnered with charity organizations and holds global events via the BRAVA Soldier Program to get help for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and preventing such incidents from happening in the first place. 

We are also creating workshops to help change age-old perceptions of love and relationships so that we can collectively break out of this cycle of trauma, for ourselves and future generations.

I’m all for balancing out gender equity in the Web3 space. Traditionally, financial sectors like banking, investment, real estate etc have been male-dominated. So when crypto and NFTs were seen as a novel way to make money, naturally, more men quickly jumped on board, hence today's Web3 space is male-dominated. 

We can't just keep seeing Web3 as a space for investors. It's bigger than that. For Web3 to grow and reach the mainstream, we need communities, and communities need nurturing, bringing people together, motivating, encouraging storytelling, and more importantly, presenting complex concepts in a consumer-friendly way to a mass audience.

I don't think of this as community building; I see it as nurturing because you can't say, “Hey, come and join the community,” and then leave it at that. You need to communicate and understand everyone’s needs and come up with solutions that resonate with them. This means less advertising and more listening to people's stories, making them feel heard and that they're part of something important. And that's where you need the women's touch. I’m not making this up. A 2016 55,000-person study conducted across 90 countries, found that women outperformed men in 11 out of 12 emotional competence skills.  And, that’s why women are so crucial in the Web3 space.

I studied Psychology at the University, and I hold a Diploma in Digital Film Making. I was writing and producing documentaries and TV shows in Singapore before I went on to set up 11 radio stations around Asia. And, then, I spent about 5 years in Advertising. I enjoyed every job I did because I love listening to people, and telling stories; I love the challenge of simplifying complicated concepts, so the NFT space was a natural next-step for me. 

On top of leading BRAVA NFT, I work as the Chief of Marketing for Decentology, an organization that helps more developers build Web3 applications quickly and easily. I’m the Community Guild Lead for NftyDreams DAO, a Web 3 collective on a mission to empower creators. I’m also building a DAO with a team of friends to connect talents to Web3 projects and organizations.

I’m excited about onboarding as many people as I can to Web3, particularly from the advertising and broadcasting sectors. I’ve seen my colleagues in these industries plug away to build someone else’s dream. I want to show them that they can work on their own dream. 

If you've got the imagination, then there is a spot for you in Web3 where you create, own, make a living, and maybe even create generational wealth.

Relevant Twitter handles: @cryptodragonis | @bravanft | @decentology | @NftyDreams

Reva Ananda

A tribute to all women. We see you. We salute you

The Show Must Go On | العرض مستمر

We Breathe #7

“We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

4K Video Shot in Bangkok

Augmented Reality prints available: waleedshah.ae/shop

We Breathe #13

Nipple confusion is when a breastfeeding baby is having trouble latching and breastfeeding effectively after being fed with a bottle. It can occur because babies need to use different techniques when nursing versus feeding from a bottle.

I feel like I’ve carried that confusion over to my smoking habits. Whenever I try to quick smoking I just end up moving from cigarettes to vape, then from vape to icos, then over to shisha, then back to cigarettes again.

I recently jumped in a swimming pool with my vape in my pocket by accident. I decided to see it a sign to quit vaping. So I did. It’s been about a week so far.

The utility that comes with buying this piece is that I will continue to refrain from vaping until the first holder sells it on secondary. Otherwise, I’ll send the first holder a refund. We’ll operate under the honor system where you’ll just have to believe me.

Note: I’ll probably lie to you if I do start vaping again so I can get out of the refund. I still expect you to believe me though.

High res image at 7920 × 9900 pixels

Nipple Confusion | إرتباك الحلمة

I guess I got tired of seeing fashion or beauty Magazines and their Covers. I tried to understand the fascination with being featured in a magazine. I loved the visual art part of it but I couldn’t find the actual content. I realized that I wasn’t the only one when I saw a video (here) where the ads were removed from a 160-page magazine and were left were 40 pieces of content.

But what about the people that were being glorified? Who were they? And what do they have to offer? Through my work, I meet a lot of regular people and a few celebrities from time to time. I try to get to know everyone on a slightly deeper level before we shoot so I can incorporate their personality and story into the image. But there’s always this one segment of the population, the one that you see regularly on our magazine that I couldn’t get any content out of in real life.

So here’s a little set incorporating the magazine aesthetic that I love but with content that I feel is more relevant

Magazine Cover 1of1

“We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into a full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

We Breathe #15 ft. Lilly

I've always been a creative person. I was drawing, painting, coloring, cutting, and creating ever since I was a child. My late father was an artist himself. He used to make sculptures at home so, it seems that it rubbed off on me. Growing up in Lebanon though, fine art was not a field that you could have a career in so, I went into graphic design since it was the closest thing to being creative. I came to Dubai, and I landed my first job as a graphic designer after graduating but I decided to quit after five years to go back to traditional painting. It took me a while to find my signature style that you now see, the black and whites with colorful patterns.

I remember the first and second pieces on Instagram and instantly selling one of them. Then people I didn’t know started asking for prices. So, I made more and sold more, and it snowballed from there. I found suppliers to print and ship. Within six months my pieces were in galleries as Osaka, Tokyo, Venice, Milan, Portofino, Brussels, and London. 

I started hearing about NFTs in early 2021 during covid. A friend explained it to me, and it just made sense because most of my art was digital anyway and I could now sell it without the hassle of printing and shipping. It almost “legitimized” my digital art and I didn’t have to “defend” it among the physical art world. 

More importantly though, it’s a totally new market and a community that I had never been a part of before. We support each other during online exhibitions and collaborate on projects. I had the opportunity to meet people that I would never have access to before. I ended up working with ArtsDao to create the Ethernal Gates series, which is their main token to access the community. A project I’m super proud of.

The space might overwhelm most people, but I’ve got kids that are always on screens. They play Roblox so digital assets and their terminologies are quite normal. That shows you this is going to be quite easy for the next generation to understand and interact with even if our generation struggles. So, we need to adapt early and build our provenance as artists. 

Yes, it might not be user friendly at this point, however, people are building to solve these issues. Soon we won’t have to think about the tech use regular users, just like we don’t think about how the internet works right now. We won’t need to think about wallet security and crypto exchange rates and all that, we’ll just use the tech without knowing the tech.

Kristel Bechara

"Frens" is a project where I interview and photograph the movers and shakers of the Crypto/NFT space. 

Each portrait is minted with 50% first sale and royalty going to whoever's in the portrait.

FRENS by Waleed Shah

Our bodies are our only true home. We hope that one day we’ll embrace every part of it. What we wear and how we wear it brings us closer to that hope. The hope that takes away your lust to rape us and shame us. The lust that moves you to label and divide us. We lust for a world free from your eyes. The eyes that hope to get a peek up our skirt

Lust | Hope

I guess I got tired of seeing fashion or beauty Magazines and their Covers. I tried to understand the fascination with being featured in a magazine. I loved the visual art part of it but I couldn’t find the actual content. I realized that I wasn’t the only one when I saw a video (here) where the ads were removed from a 160-page magazine and were left were 40 pieces of content.

But what about the people that were being glorified? Who were they? And what do they have to offer? Through my work, I meet a lot of regular people and a few celebrities from time to time. I try to get to know everyone on a slightly deeper level before we shoot so I can incorporate their personality and story into the image. But there’s always this one segment of the population, the one that you see regularly on our magazine that I couldn’t get any content out of in real life.

So here’s a little set incorporating the magazine aesthetic that I love but with content that you might have been thinking yourself.

Magazine Cover Editions

“We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

4K Video  
Shot in Bangkok

Augmented Reality prints available: waleedshah.ae/shop

We Breathe #14

“We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into a full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

Platinum Prints available via SuperRare: https://superrare.com/series/0xd1123a1169c592523d2e9f7f09ad086b4e37e272

Other 1/1's and Editions on SuperRare, Manifold, OpenSea

We Breathe

We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

4K Video Shot in Bangkok

Augmented Reality prints available: waleedshah.ae/shop

We Breathe #11

“We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

We Breathe | Editions

Art has the power to bring people together and create a sense of community. Whether it's a concert, a play, or a gallery opening, art events provide a space for individuals to come together and share in a common experience. Through art, people can connect with one another emotionally, expressing themselves and their feelings in a way that is both personal and universal.

It is a communal space for all of us to be there for each other.

Communal Space #7

Communal Space

"Twitter Banner: NUDE x GM" features an enchanting portrait of a woman, exuding elegance and poise. Encircling the image are the stylized letters "GM" by typography artist @serc1n adding a touch of flair and personalization.

This piece is perfectly sized for a Twitter banner, allowing you to adorn your profile with a statement of support without violating Twitter's community guiedlinesf refined aesthetics.

Size: 15000 x 5000 pixels 

Twitter Banner: NUDE x GM

This is a high res photograph at 7751 × 4360 pixels

Skittles

Coca Cola

Candy Lips

Crinkles 05

Crinkles 02

Crinkles

Walking around with @Tibalism at a local market in Bali

Daughter of a grocer

Met her in Canggu. Bought my wife an anklet

She sells sea shells on the sea shore

Postcards from Bali

The first piece from "Gossip Girl". 

Shot with filmmaker and actress Sharine Atef on her visit to Dubai from Cairo.

4K Video

PeekaBoo

The second piece from "Gossip Girl".

Shot with filmmaker and actress Sharine Atef on her visit to Dubai from Cairo.

4K Video

The Big Reveal

Gossip Girl

Golden Sea

Drift

Salt

Shot in Cappadocia, Turkey
July 29th, 2021

Join us in supporting those in need and experience the power of art for a cause with #TezQuakeAid: Art for a Cause.

proceeds from sales going towards the donation wallet.


Crying Horse

Precious

Singles

I’ve been seeing a lot of trash being celebrated online lately. Trash design, trash photography, and trash… I don’t know… There’s just a lot of trash out there. This is a little take on what’s going on in the fashion and photography world.

Couture: The Yellow Series 06

Couture: The Yellow Series 03

Couture: The Yellow Series

Timeout for rain

Walked around Bangkok today. Saw a family business selling police and army uniforms. But its really about the kid...

Regime

Bangkok Streets

I bump into walls

Sometimes my world goes upside down

Dyslexic

Still | Life is a supplementary collection to my "We Breathe" collection on ETH

“We breathe” is a commentary on the state of the fashion industry exploring how models are stripped of their opinions, sexuality, and somewhat their souls. Walking like zombies with blank expressions on the runway then blooming into a full glamour pose on command. Only then to retire backstage to stand perfectly still and bare in plain sight for a change of hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Cue the next loop…

Still | Life 04

Still | Life 05

Still | Life

Couture: The Black Series 09

Couture: The Black Series 05

Couture: The Black Series

Just as ancient sculptors chiseled breathtaking masterpieces from stone, and painters crafted vivid tales on canvas, we find ourselves at the dawn of a new artistic era. Today, the brushstrokes of creativity have expanded beyond the realms of traditional mediums, merging with cutting-edge technologies like AI.

Nudity, a timeless expression of human form, has played a significant role throughout the history of art. From the sensual sculptures of Greek and Roman antiquity to the captivating brushwork of classic painters, it has been a vessel through which artists have conveyed vulnerability, beauty, and raw emotions.

As we journey through time, we witness the evolution of artistic tools. From the humble chisel to carve stone, to the delicate brushstrokes of paint on canvas, to the magical fusion of light and shadows through the lens of a camera, the artistic journey has been a continuous exploration of human expression. And now, we stand on the precipice of a new chapter.

AI, the marvel of our modern age, empowers artists to push boundaries further than ever before. With its ability to learn, adapt, and create, it serves as a powerful tool in the hands of visionary creators.

Just as sculptors unveiled the beauty of the human body, and painters captured its essence on canvas, AI tools allow us to delve into uncharted territories of imagination. From generating mind-bending visuals to transforming mundane images into otherworldly spectacles, AI breathes new life into the art world. It complements, challenges, and redefines our understanding of what it means to create.

As we embrace this merging of art and technology, let us not forget the legacy of nudity as a powerful form of expression. It continues to inspire, provoke, and captivate audiences, transcending time and societal norms. Through the lens of AI, we uncover new dimensions of beauty and vulnerability, weaving the ancient and the modern together into a rich tapestry of creativity.

So, let us celebrate the journey of art, from chisel to AI, cherishing the timeless allure of nudity as a cornerstone of artistic expression. As we explore the uncharted horizons of creativity, may we embrace the ever-evolving tools at our disposal and paint a future where the human spirit soars beyond all limitations.

Sculpture 07

Sculpture 11

Sculptures

I had a meeting in Dubai one day. Parked my car underground and in the midst of all the laundry shops and grocery stores my eye caught a tiny little flower shop. But it wasn't just the flowers; it was the flowershop girl, Vera. We got to chatting and she told me how she studied botany and moved to Dubai to chase her dreams. She made me a bouquet of flowers ever so delicately. And I made her one right back that night

Flowergirl Vera 03

She made me a bouquet of flowers ever so delicately. I made her one right back

Flowergirl Vera 04

Flowergirl Vera

Real life Robot or Girl.. is this what we're going to look like?

Back in 2016, way before I had heard of crypto or NFT's I worked with a makeup artist and model to portray my vision of what a future human would look like. I would love it if whoever wins the race to design the next human looks to please keep a real face. Add whatever robotic textures you want but please leave me the real features. I implore you....

Dick, You're fired

Call a goddamn paramedic

RoboGirl

This is a high res image at 6192 × 8256 pixels

I wish the tide would take me over

Glaciers have melted to the sea

Crystallized

Beautiful sky of wadi-alhitan 
Al-fayom , Egypt 

Wadi-Alhitan Night

Bird

FujiFilm Egypt

"Earth" is a photo series that gracefully weaves together the human form with the elemental poetry of the Earth. Each photograph invites viewers on a spiritual journey, exploring the profound connection between the corporeal and the natural elements: Earth, Water, and Air.

Through these visual hymns, the series transcends the physical to delve into the spiritual resonance between humanity and the Earth. Subjects seamlessly become one with landscapes, immerse in the serenity of water, and sway gently in the whispering breeze. This collection is a meditation on the interconnectedness of our souls with the timeless elements that shape our existence.

"Earth" gently encourages reflection on the sacred dance of life, embracing the ethereal connection that binds us to the earth's embrace. In the soft contours and fluid lines, a spiritual narrative unfolds, inviting viewers to recognize the divine harmony woven into the fabric of our shared existence.

Shot in Phuket, Thailand in the summer of 2023

Earth 01

Earth 09

Earth

Within each of us lies two parts of a whole: the person we want to be and some part of us that conflicts with that ideal version of ourselves.

Often, the part of us that conflicts with the ideal is the part that has impulsive urges, desires, and things we feel but don’t like.

The shadow, as described by Carl Jung, is the unconscious part of our character or personality that does not align with the ideal version of what we’re aiming for; this is the version of us Jung called the ego ideal.

This contrast between the ego ideal and the shadow causes us to reject and resist the shadow, and through our rejection of the parts of ourselves we dislike, we unconsciously project them onto others. This can be seen easily in our dislike for certain people. Often, the specifics we dislike in others are an indication of what we dislike in ourselves.

Shadow Self 04

Within each of us lies two parts of a whole: the person we want to be and some part of us that conflicts with that ideal version of ourselves.

Shadow Self 02

Shadow Self

Resistance transcends the battlefield, finding its strength not only in armed conflict but also in the profound expressions of human creativity. The poetry of dissent, written with ink that speaks louder than gunfire, weaves a narrative that challenges the status quo. Brush strokes on canvases become a visual manifesto, an unyielding stand against oppression, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

In the symphony of resistance, music emerges as a formidable force, echoing the heartbeat of a movement. Melodies become anthems, and harmonies carry the weight of collective voices, resonating in the hearts of those who seek change. The rhythm of resistance, played on strings and keys, is a call to action that transcends borders and languages.

Art, in its myriad forms, becomes a sanctuary for dissenters, a refuge where ideas flourish and evolve into symbols of defiance. Sculptures stand as monuments to resilience, capturing the essence of a struggle that refuses to be silenced. Resistance becomes a living, breathing tapestry, where each thread is a stroke of courage and each note is a declaration of autonomy.

In the realm of creativity, resistance becomes an artful dance, where the choreography of dissent is executed with grace and precision. It's a manifestation of the belief that change can be carved from the raw material of imagination, a testament to the potency of ideas over arms.

So, let the poets wield their verses like swords, the artists paint their dissent on canvases, and the musicians compose the anthems of resistance. In this gallery of defiance, armed not with weapons but with the tools of creation, we find that resistance is a masterpiece, a living testament to the indomitable human spirit.

PLEASE MINT AS MUCH AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE

All revenues will be donated for humanitarian aid and medical assistance to the Dream Ball in partnership with Dubai Cares.

ANERA is Dubai Care’s partner on the ground in Palestine, ensuring that the donations reach those in need.

Prints will are in partnership with At Art Central who are committed to using art as a tool to uplift humanity.

For more information on The Dream Ball’s donations please visit the link:

https://fundraising.dubaicares.ae/campaigns/one-voice-united-gaza

A collaboration with Elly Yara Lazkani

Resistance | مقاومة

Just as ancient sculptors chiseled breathtaking masterpieces from stone, and painters crafted vivid tales on canvas, we find ourselves at the dawn of a new artistic era. Today, the brushstrokes of creativity have expanded beyond the realms of traditional mediums, merging with cutting-edge technologies like AI.

Nudity, a timeless expression of human form, has played a significant role throughout the history of art. From the sensual sculptures of Greek and Roman antiquity to the captivating brushwork of classic painters, it has been a vessel through which artists have conveyed vulnerability, beauty, and raw emotions.

As we journey through time, we witness the evolution of artistic tools. From the humble chisel to carve stone, to the delicate brushstrokes of paint on canvas, to the magical fusion of light and shadows through the lens of a camera, the artistic journey has been a continuous exploration of human expression. And now, we stand on the precipice of a new chapter.

AI, the marvel of our modern age, empowers artists to push boundaries further than ever before. With its ability to learn, adapt, and create, it serves as a powerful tool in the hands of visionary creators.

Sculpture 14

In response to the devastating events unfolding in Palestine, this piece will be listed in a collection, titled "Art for Humanity: Solidarity with Palestinian Civilians" , where web3 artists draw inspiration from the fearless people who are facing immense challenges and loss of life due to ongoing conflicts. The creators within this collection amplify the voices of the unheard through their art, advocating for a shared sense of humanity.

All proceeds from this World will go directly to support Palestinian civilians. So when you invest in these artworks, you are playing an active role in contributing to the cause of saving lives and preserving humanity.

A collaboration with Elly Yara Lazkani

Food for thought | غذاء للفكر

PLEASE MINT AS MUCH AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE

All revenues will be donated for humanitarian aid and medical assistance to the Dream Ball in partnership with Dubai Cares.

ANERA is Dubai Care’s partner on the ground in Palestine, ensuring that the donations reach those in need.

Prints will are in partnership with At Art Central who are committed to using art as a tool to uplift humanity.

For more information on The Dream Ball’s donations please visit the link:

https://fundraising.dubaicares.ae/campaigns/one-voice-united-gaza

A collaboration with Elly Yara Lazkani

We are all Palestine | كلنا فلسطين

Sculpture 13

Sculpture 12

The earth, our primal womb, has cradled us since time immemorial. The soft ripples in the water symbolize the constant flow of life, echoing the rhythms of nature that have sustained us for generations. These three women, in their vulnerability and authenticity, stand as symbols of the human experience, returning to the embrace of the earth from which we all emerge.

Immersed in the refreshing waters, their forms bathed in the soft, diffused light of a gentle rain shower, appear as if they are returning to the very source from which all life originates. Each raindrop, as it caresses their skin, serves as a delicate reminder of the Earth's loving touch, nourishing us and quenching our thirst for sustenance.

"Earth | Womb" invites us to ponder the profound interconnectedness between humanity and our planet. It prompts us to recognize the Earth as our sacred mother, the ultimate source of our existence. This captivating image beckons us to reflect on our role as stewards of this precious world, reminding us to cherish and preserve the nurturing spirit of the Earth, from which we all spring forth.

Photographed in Phuket, Thailand on July 28th 2023
Models: Niki, Kate and Kloy

A special thank you to @Photos_by_MVP - a master photographer and printer who I have the privilege of calling a friend. This photograph was created on a trip together.

Earth | Womb

Just as ancient sculptors chiseled breathtaking masterpieces from stone, and painters crafted vivid tales on canvas, we find ourselves at the dawn of a new artistic era. Today, the brushstrokes of creativity have expanded beyond the realms of traditional mediums, merging with cutting-edge technologies like AI. Nudity, a timeless expression of human form, has played a significant role throughout the history of art. From the sensual sculptures of Greek and Roman antiquity to the captivating brushwork of classic painters, it has been a vessel through which artists have conveyed vulnerability, beauty, and raw emotions. As we journey through time, we witness the evolution of artistic tools.

Just as ancient sculptors chiseled breathtaking masterpieces from stone, and painters crafted vivid tales on canvas, we find ourselves at the dawn of a new artistic era. Today, the brushstrokes of creativity have expanded beyond the realms of traditional mediums, merging with cutting-edge technologies like AI.

Nudity, a timeless expression of human form, has played a significant role throughout the history of art. From the sensual sculptures of Greek and Roman antiquity to the captivating brushwork of classic painters, it has been a vessel through which artists have conveyed vulnerability, beauty, and raw emotions.

As we journey through time, we witness the evolution of artistic tools. From the humble chisel to carve stone, to the delicate brushstrokes of paint on canvas, to the magical fusion of light and shadows through the lens of a camera, the artistic journey has been a continuous exploration of human expression. And now, we stand on the precipice of a new chapter.

Waleed Shah (waleedshah)

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