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Established in Dubai in 2008 by Lateefa bint Maktoum, Tashkeel seeks to provide a nurturing environment for the growth of contemporary art and design practice rooted in the UAE. Through multi-disciplinary studios, workspaces and galleries, it enables creative practice, experimentation and dialogue among practitioners and the wider community. Tashkeel’s annual programme of training, residencies, workshops, talks, exhibitions, international collaborations and publications aims to further practitioner development, public engagement and lifelong learning, as well as the creative and cultural industries as a whole.

Khalid Mezaina is an independent artist, designer and illustrator inspired by popular culture, music, Dubai's ever-evolving landscape and its people. He actively participates in exhibitions, projects and residencies both in the United Arab Emirates and abroad, and facilitates workshops for both children and adults. In 2010, Khalid began a personal practice, focussing on illustration, print and surface design.