I find myself to be a very weird and distinct soul. I am awkward and usually do not fit in with the norm. I am still trying to figure out where I do fit in, or if a place like that even exists. Being an artist, one would think I should fit in with the art community, and I do believe that to an extent. Which is why I usually attend all the art events that happen in Dubai. Mind you, there aren’t that many, and usually the art events are an opportunity to flash your highest Louboutins, or your new Channel purse in Dubai. When I went to this years’ Street Nights DXB, I did not expect much more than that. However, to my surprise, there was something different about it.
There was no flashyness. This was unexpected, and I was taken aback. It was filled with people actually appreciating the street art, and while it was still somewhat commercial, that was outshined by the girls hoola-hooping, and the Bboys breakdancing on the roof of a spray-painted bus.
For a while at the event I felt like I belonged. It was my crowd and for once Dubai had character.
For a while at the event I felt like I belonged. It was my crowd and for once Dubai had character.