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In line with Cities Boutique's drive to encourage and support artists and designers, the region's pioneering art and design concept store will host an in-store exhibition of works by Greek-American artist Fotis Gerakis showcasing skateboard art form in the boutique.

The purpose of the exhibition is to encourage viewers to discover the world of art that often resides within the realm of design.Fotis Gerakis' skateboard art focuses on contrast, mastery of the self, fantasy, objectification, and desire, making his urban style artwork worthy of further examination.

Fotis Gerakis is a lifelong artist whose previous creations include endless experimentations.He has been educated, lived, and traveled around the world.Within his professional career, his motion graphic and art direction work was awarded multiple times with prestigious Emmy and Telly awards, and he also received a silver BDA/PROMAX award.He has taught at the university level and he was also one of the co-founders of a successful design firm based in Riyadh and Beirut, where he helped influence the design trends of the region.

This exhibition aims to introduce the art of Fotis Gerakis to the public while encouraging new forms of artistic expression.His debut is part of a series of events that Cities has planned in order to further the education and exposure of viewers to the endless forms of art and design available.

Date   : 19 April - 29 April, 2015

Venue: Galleria Mall, Dubai, UAE.

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Shout Out Of The Day: CITIES Design Concept Store Opens In Dubai

Renowned design and home accessories boutique Cities, which first opened it's doors in 2006 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has just launched it's second showroom in ‘The Galleria’ Mall, in the exclusive residential area of Jumeirah 1 in Dubai.With a vision to introduce exceptional, contemporary design and art and aiming to stray from the classical movement, the dubai-based successfully building a solid reputation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Cities has now opened it's second showroom is set to provide UAE residents with a refreshing option for design and home accessories.

Cities is a unique boutique that houses creative lifestyle, art and modern design products all under one roof.Every piece within the Cities' collection is handpicked and selected from a variety of international and Middle Eastern talents sourced from around the world and at some of the leading design shows and exhibitions. 

Cities offers a distinctive platform that can be appreciated by people from all walks of life.For the discerning collector that is searching for exquisite modern furniture and art pieces, to more casual buyers who have an eye for beautiful and original objects to even a child who can marvel at a colorfully designed toy or gadget, Cities has a little something for everyone.

Already established today as a recognized art and design destination, artisans and renowned designers from around the world, including Alain Solomon (France), Nada Debs (Lebanon), Villa Home (Italy), Bokja (Lebanon), and Menina Design (Portugal), choose Cities as an arena to display and share their authentic creations.Additionally, Cities pays special attention to supporting regional designers from the Middle East and Gulf region in an effort to promote these sometimes neglected talents.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Cities