We are thrilled to announce SOLO’s participation in the 20th Anniversary Special Edition of Art Dubai 2026 with a solo presentation by Honduras-born, Lebanon-based fiber artist Adrian Pepe developed in dialogue with UAE-based designer and artist Omar Al Gurg.
Rooted in long-standing exchanges between the Middle East, Africa, South and East Asia and Eastern Europe, Art Dubai remains one of the few international fairs where the Global South operates not as a curatorial supplement, but as a structural premise. Now in its 20th edition, the fair brings together artists, galleries and institutions from across geographies and contexts, creating a space where artistic practices, material histories and critical conversations intersect within one of the world’s most dynamic cultural cities.
Adrian Pepe’s practice centers on the wool of the Awassi sheep, a Levantine breed increasingly discarded by industrial textile systems. Through processes of felting, stitching, braiding and compression Pepe transforms residual fibers into dense tactile surfaces where plant, animal, human and territory converge. Developed in dialogue with Omar Al Gurg’s modular concrete interventions, the booth unfolds through a material tension between soft and hard infrastructures, textile and architecture, accumulation and fragmentation.
This presentation is generously supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR România).
ART DUBAI – Special Edition
Madinat Jumeirah
15–17 May 2026
13:00–20:00
Omar Al Gurg is a Dubai-born designer and founder of MODU Method, whose practice sits at the intersection of functionality, community and cultural narrative. Shaped by architectural studies abroad and a deep attentiveness to his own roots, Al Gurg approaches design as a form of storytelling, one in which the practical and the meaningful are never at odds.
His work operates from a clear ethos: that good design should be accessible, purposeful and alive with character. Each object produced through MODU Method carries within it a considered set of references: personal, cultural, communal, translated into forms that are as thoughtful in their construction as they are in their intent.
At the core of Al Gurg’s practice is a commitment to expanding the reach of design beyond the rarefied, building instead toward a landscape in which craftsmanship and narrative coexist with everyday life. The result is a body of work that enriches its context quietly but distinctly, design that does not announce itself, but stays with you.
This May, Omar Al Gurg steps into the role of designer, bringing a focused selection of Adrian Pepe’s work to Art Dubai (15–17 May) under the presentation of SOLO.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab became home to Emirati artist Omar Al Gurg during a residency shaped by intimacy, storytelling, and human connection, where art came alive through everyday moments.
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“Multidisciplinary Designer of the Year” - THE LIST 2025: @oalgurg
Dubai-born designer Omar Al Gurg, founder of @modumethod , is reshaping contemporary design by merging creativity, functionality, and community. His work balances purpose and visual impact, earning recognition on regional and international stages.
In 2025, Al Gurg’s studio brought functional storytelling to life, from relocating villas and launching a modern majlis in Jumeirah to creating bespoke furniture and home accessories tailored to the region. Through exhibitions, collaborations, and solo shows, MODU Method continues to craft designs that reflect heritage, innovation, and a forward-thinking vision.
Hit the link in bio to read the full LIST 2025.
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