< Previous The XXX I’ve always been an early riser, but I do try to get a lie-in once in a while if I have a quiet day, which is rare as I’m constantly travelling between my homes in London and Sharjah, and pre-Covid I would travel to art fairs across the globe. I usually start my day across many time zones, as I have a number of roles including President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, President of The Africa Institute in Sharjah and Creative Director of fashion label QASIMI which is based in London, so, I don’t really have a set routine from day to day. The FIRST THING I DO when I wake up, and I know this is bad, is check my phone! My bedroom in Sharjah is bigger and brighter than my bedroom in London, but both are clean, if a little cluttered at times. I have a lot of art at home in London but some is in storage until I fi nd the space for it. My favourite artworks are always by artists that I have been close to and have worked with. One artwork that is very dear to me was a gift from Rasheed Araeen. It’s a self-portrait in ink on paper from 1964. NEXT UP IS A SHOWER with Aesop’s shower gels, and Natura Bissé for cleanser and creams. I get my hair blow-dried once a week, and I’ve been known to get manicures at City Airport in London when I’m waiting for a fl ight. In fact airports are where I used to do a lot of my shopping before the pandemic. I don’t take too long to get ready, dressing according to what I have planned or who I will be meeting that day. My wardrobe is very eclectic, I have a lot of items by designers like Bernhard Willhelm, Duro Olowu, Gucci, Celine, Valentino and of course QASIMI. There are a few items from our previous menswear line that I love, like the Cagoule and the Abu Nanas Felt Coat, both from our AW20 collection. Robert Pattinson wearing a QASIMI SS19 hoodie was one of the brand’s highlights, and if I could choose, I’d love to see Angela Davis in our clothes. When it comes to accessories and make-up, I like a bold red lipstick – these days I use Rita by NARS, a waterproof black eyeliner by Chanel, large hoop earrings and rings. I change bags frequently, but I prefer one that I can carry my laptop in, like the Bottega Veneta men’s shoulder bag I bought 10 years ago. I always have a red lipstick, spare contact lenses, sunglasses, perfume, keys, phone and wallet in my bag, and these days, hand sanitiser and a mask! NEXT THING IS A HOT DRINK, and when I’m in London, I love to play the piano while I wait for my tea or coffee to cool down. I have been playing piano since the age of fi ve, and I started playing the clarinet 10 years ago too. In Sharjah, I tend to go for a coffee at one of the cafés I have opened in various art spaces and venues as I need to check on how they’re doing and they’re close to work. I have my usual double espresso “I A M V E R Y FO C U SE D A N D D R I V E N A T W O R K ... I ’ M A T E A M P L A Y E R – I T ’S I M P O RT A N T T O G E T I N P U T F R O M Y O U R CO L L E A G U E S A N D L E A R N F R O M E A C H OT HE R ” hours with... Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi The head of Sharjah Art Found atio n an d fash ion label QASIMI shares her day Homebound: A Journey in Photography by Aida Muluneh is on view at the Sharjah Art Museum until the end of December 2020 30 HarpersBazaarArabia.com November 2020 HBA_151_030to031_24hours_11417430.indd 3002/11/2020 12:36:40 PM The LIST and generally have a few of those each day. I AM INTERMITTENT FASTING, so I haven’t been having breakfast, but when I do, I would usually go for a couple of soft- boiled eggs, a slice of sourdough toast, some avocado slices and Greek yoghurt. The exact time I leave the house varies. In Sharjah, I drive to work, which takes around 30 minutes. In London, I like to walk to the QASIMI studio, which takes around 45 minutes. I get a lot of work calls, emails and messages done while I’m walking. I’ll catch up with my team and what’s happening in my industries, I follow the BoF Professional app for news in fashion and read art journals, such as Hyperallergic and ArtAsiaPacifi c. I am very focused and driven at work, but also laid-back in my approach. I prefer a friendly work environment, but I do tend to work long hours. I’m a team player: it’s important to get input from your colleagues and learn from each other. I can’t think of anything I don’t like about my job. By far, my proudest achievement has been my work at Sharjah Art Foundation – turning a biennial into a foundation. The most rewarding thing is seeing how art and culture can bring people together, not just locally, but also internationally. FOR A BREAK FROM WORK, I’ll go for a walk, it calms me down and helps me clear my head. I walk everywhere when I travel. COVID-19 has kept me in one place for a while, which was nice, and I managed to have a routine for three months or so, but I also miss travelling. Usually, I would be in a different city every few days, that’s why I always stay in the same hotels so I can wake up in a familiar bed and room. AT LUNCH, I head to one of the cafés and restaurants that I have opened around Sharjah. I have worked closely with the chefs on the menu, so I prefer to eat there with whoever wants to join me. My favourite lunch is Fen Café & Restaurant’s Chicken Katsu, or Abayomi’s Yucca Fries and Chicken Yassa. Generally, I try not to eliminate anything from my diet but just focus on calories in and calories out. IN THE AFTERNOON, it’s back to the offi ce or meetings. One of my roles is to discover new artists, some through curators at various art fairs, museums, biennials and exhibitions, and some I fi nd when I get invited to art schools as a visiting tutor. I was lucky to have been in Sydney for the biennial when the pandemic started, so I managed to experience a brilliant event. I am sad to have missed the Berlin Biennial though, and as President of the International Biennial Association, it’s important that I fi nd the time to visit and support other biennials during these diffi cult times. AFTER WORK, I usually go out with colleagues or friends for dinner. One of my go-to outfi ts is a navy dress by Maison Rabih Kayrouz. If I’m not out, I love to cook; when I was growing up, I wanted to be a chef. Other evenings I relax at home, watching TV or reading. My favourite fi lms include Tokyo Drifter by Seijun Suzuki and The Lives of Others by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. I am a light sleeper and often fall asleep with the TV on, which I know is terrible! Typically, I have about fi ve hours of sleep, anything more is a bonus. 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SHEHMIR A VIRTUAL AFFAIR HBA_151_038to040_NewsOpener_11411581.indd 3802/11/2020 12:45:05 PM39 HarpersBazaarArabia.com November 2020 The NEWS After one of the most challenging years in history for the global art scene, artists and curators in the Middle East have responded with an invigorated show of creativity and innovation, proving no hardship can put a cap on the region’s rapidly evolving cultural landscape. Fuelled by their inherently resilient nature, the participating artists in this year’s Abu Dhabi Art fair are a nod to the region’s perpetual devotion to artistic growth and adaptability. Set to take place from 19 to 26 November 2020, and organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, the 12th edition of Abu Dhabi Art will return this year as an interactive virtual fair. For the fi rst time, six leading guest curators will partner with global galleries and artists to showcase artworks online rather than the conventional exhibition set-up, with each piece set within a geographical theme. For each gallery sector at the fair, a renowned curator will highlight the contemporary art scene from a different region. Curated by writer and independent art critic Simon Njami, the sector entitled The Day After is dedicated entirely to art from Africa, exploring notions of time, while Contemporary Korean Art, curated by writer Sung woo Kim, will shed light on contemporary art from South Korea. Spotlighting the Indian subcontinent will be the India Today section, curated by gallerist Ashwin Thadani, while A Picture Held Us Captive by Nada Raza of Ishara Art Foundation will look at contemporary artists represented by UAE galleries. Nada, working closely with UAE-based galleries, will be highlighting a single new work each day of the fair, in an attempt to slow down the way we experience the virtual world and to encourage a more contemplative consumption of our surroundings. “I think the Emirati art scene is innovative, dynamic and interconnected – we all support each other,” comments Dyala Nusseibeh, Director of Abu Dhabi Art. “There is a real sense of community and collaboration which drives the success of any cultural initiative. That makes it easy to promote the amazing creativity you fi nd in the Emirates.” Rose Lejeune of the Delfi na Foundation’s ‘Collecting as Lee Seulgi. U Heap of eggs = A Tricky Situation. 2018. Korean silk. Collaboration with Korean Nubi quilter of Tong-Yeong. 195x155x1cm Dia Azzawi. 1939 - PRESENT Three Obelisks. 2017. Signed acrylic on canvas. 220x300cm. Courtesy of Meem Gallery HBA_151_038to040_NewsOpener_11411581.indd 3902/11/2020 12:45:12 PMNext >