We collect things over the course of our lives: jewellery, books, art, memories, high school yearbooks that you should probably recycle but can’t quite part with. The MOJEH Weekend curates a weekend of collections: a collection of luxurious travel guides that cram the history of a city into your pocket, a collection of artworks that raise questions about how we consume culture, a dainty collection of jewels that usher in the season. With collections and curations come a sense of community, where you too become part of – and contribute to – something larger, whether it is a community of like-minded art collectors or travellers gathered together over a shared sunset. Here, MOJEH rounds-up how you should spend your weekend.
What To Read
If you’re planning your Eid al-Adha break (or looking ahead to the summer holidays), Louis Vuitton’s City Guides offer an elevated itinerary for the discerning traveller. The Louis Vuitton City Guides are curated by independent authors, tastemakers and guest contributors – spanning 43 destinations, from Bangkok and Dubai to New York and Tokyo, they compile luxurious hotels, restaurants and galleries with if-you-know-you-know eateries and tucked-away boutiques. The new editions also include illustrations of the city’s history and highlight the stories of prominent locals. Packing light? Download the Louis Vuitton City Guide app on the App store. Shop now
What To Shop
Your seasonal statement piece should tick certain boxes. It should be bold, but not in-your-face; it should echo the spirit of springtime with just the right amount of playfulness; and it should be utterly unique. Yvonne Léon steps up to the plate with the Vase Brooch Pendant, inviting you to customise your bouquet with a choice of flowers – opt for a central daisy or cluster of clovers and flank it with yellow-gold branches of diamonds, tsavorite or pearls. Adding to its versatility, the piece can be worn as a necklace, too. Shop now
Where To Eat
La Maison Ani celebrates its fourth anniversary this weekend and is dishing-up a selection of specials for the occasion. For this weekend only, La Maison Ani is launching a limited-edition iteration of the beloved Izu Burger – wagyu meets brie, truffle mayo and fresh truffle, all nestled in a traditional baguette. Plus, Chef Izu will be present on 9 May to commemorate the anniversary with a strawberry-and-vanilla cake that resembles a strawberry market crate and evokes mornings browsing boulangeries in France; it will be shared amongst all guests in attendance. Guests dining over the weekend will also be entered into a giveaway for La Maison Ani dining credit. Available from 8 to 10 May. Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai. Book now
What To See
Foundry Downtown Dubai is challenging perceptions of art collecting with Supermarket, a group exhibition that brings together UAE-based artists without gallery representation. The exhibition poses questions around how culture is packaged, consumed and desired, and what it means to shop for art today. Supermarket reveals the inner workings of art collection, encouraging attendees to ponder how art is assigned value while building relationships with the artists, audience and artworks themselves. In addition, all the works at Supermarket are for sale at accessible prices to challenge the notion that worthy artwork is exclusive and out-of-reach. Gallery 8, Foundry Downtown Dubai, Dubai. Learn more
Featured image courtesy of Louis Vuitton
