Farah Al Qasimi

Abu Dhabi-born Farah Al Qasimi turns her lens on people and public landscapes as part of her ongoing commentary on consumer culture. Often quizzical and questioning, her work features the layering of framed photos and flatscreens alongside smartphones and often offers a window into life in the Gulf.

As part of a recent project, she overhauled 100 public bus shelters in New York City, turning them into art installations featuring images of immigrant communities in Queens and Brooklyn.

The Lebanese and Emerati photographer currently resides in both Dubai and Brooklyn and was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Art and Style in 2020. She is also a classically trained pianist and writes music for her films. Instagram: @frequentlyaskedquestion

Ichi Hatano

Japanese artist, creator and NFT designer.

Getting a tattoo from Ichi Hatano is more than body art – it’s a statement.

Hatano has been working as a tattoo artist since 1998, perfecting his craft and creating art that lives both on body and canvas and is truly a cut above the ordinary.

Taking his work into the web3 space, he straddles both the physical and virtual worlds telling stories that feel reminiscent of his Japanese heritage. Often utilising the age-old suibokuga style, Hatano presents mythical musings within his head – most often to do with dragons.

Instagram: @Ichi_hatano