Hissa’s Favorites – Gallery
“Portrait of Fayoum,” Egypt, 1,800 years old
“He has such powerful eyes and almost makes you question who this person is. It’s very deep to think about how this beautiful artwork is actually buried with a mummified body.”
“A Young Emir Studying” by Osman Hamdi Bey, Istanbul, 1878
“Osman’s story inspires me, especially since he studied with orientalist painters in Paris. He traveled back to Istanbul where he applied and blended his learnings to create something to reflect his own identity.”
“Composition With Blue, Red, Yellow, and Black” by Piet Mondrian, Paris, 1922
“This is very dear to my heart. It is Louvre Abu Dhabi’s first acquisition and had a powerful impact in the fashion world, most popularly with Yves Saint Laurent.”
Lion Bracelet, Iran, 3,000 years old
“This bracelet reminds me of the amazing craftsmanship and use of gold in the early millennia. It also reminds me of the timeless jewelry that older relatives used to wear when I was a little girl.”
