Long-term acquaintances reunite to present their perception of beauty through their own respective art.

Sabhan Adam and Zina Khair, founder of Le Marais 101, both portray in different ways their observations and sensitivities through various mediums and creations, that very often reveal the preconceptions we have of beauty and society.

Both on a path to stand by their vision of the modern world, they do not label, but rather showcase their own discernment of how society shapes us to become sublime creatures.

CRÉATURES SUBLIMES BY SABHAN ADAM

An exhibition celebrating the duality of humanity and individuality breaking from the norm of modern society’s expectations.
The art showcased in this exhibition is raw, genuine and honest: like these creatures we are in constant motion, struggling to break free from the conditioning of environment and society.

Monsters we are, or monstrous is society?

In creating his beautiful « monsters », Sabhan Adam questions our preconceived notions of beauty. We are drawn into these alluring creatures’ utopic universe, where diversity thrives and freedom reigns.
Associating the accessories of Le Marais 101 within the art of Sabhan Adam becomes natural.

Le Marais 101 is a conceptual statement of peaceful rebellion amidst rigid fashion norms. Wearing Le Marais 101 accessories enables us to individualise and elevate our own apparel.

Saban Adam

Syrian-born artist Sabhan Adam challenges superficial notions of beauty and ugliness by painting elaborate portraits of misshapen creatures.

Born in Hassaka in 1972 , Sabhan Adam is a self-taught artist of international renown. He developed his own unique, dramatic and rebellious style.
Adam’s art is introspective and breaks from the norm of most Middle Eastern portraiture, which concentrates on idealizing subjects. Adam, by contrast, conveys the unsightly, his creations peer into our psyche, making us question our initial perceptions of beauty .

Internationally recognized for his compelling works, Adam has exhibited at institutions such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris and the Venice Biennale. His work has been acquired by the British Museum and many foundations and private collections in the region.

Zina Khair

Born in Damascus, Zina Khair was raised in a Syrian home of art aficionados and collectors. Enthralled by the entertainment industry, Zina started her professional career alongside her father in the TV production business, before taking on the responsibilities of the Adonia Awards for Syrian Drama.

A philanthropist at heart, and a longstanding activist in the humanitarian field, Zina pursed her passion project in 2005, and officially co-founded an NGO to aid the blind and visually impaired in Syria.

Following civil war clashes in her home country, Zina and her family moved to Dubai in 2012, where she was fascinated by the cosmopolitan community in the city, and stunned by the diversity of women from various backgrounds.

Intrigued by the scene’s obsession with fashion, she felt the need to create a trend-worthy accessory that would embrace & celebrate everyone’s uniqueness – a fashionable product that would want to complement everyone’s personal style. Set on her new creative vision, Zina asked her longtime friend Angélique Tournoud, recognized for her exceptional eye for detail, to join her on her new design adventure.

Today, Zina is an active contributor to the Art industry in the Middle East region, along with being a personality that has been requested insights for her expertise via several international publications such Marie-Claire and L’Officiel to name a few.

SABHAN ADAM & ZINA KHAIR PORTRAITS