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A bold vision came to life at Noor Royal Gallery in Dubai, UAE, with the opening of "It’s My Way", a landmark Gen Z art exhibition curated and organized by Rozan Awad, multi-award-winning artist, designer, and curator. Opening on 17 January, the exhibition presented a refined yet powerful dialogue between emerging creative voices and an institution synonymous with elegance and cultural distinction.
Conceived, curated, and executed by Rozan Awad, GenZ "It’s My Way" was developed from the ground up as an ambitious platform for the next generation of artists. The exhibition brought together exceptionally selected participants from a wide range of universities across the UAE, following a highly competitive selection process.
Group Photo A university art fair beyond compare, bringing together the UAE’s most promising Gen Z artists.
Representing diverse academic institutions, disciplines, and cultural backgrounds, the artists transformed the exhibition into what can only be described as a university art fair beyond compare, both in scope and in curatorial depth. At its core, "It’s My Way" celebrated Gen Z’s uncompromising approach to creativity. Each artwork reflected individuality, identity, and personal narrative, unified through a carefully constructed curatorial vision that balanced freedom of expression with aesthetic harmony.
Rozan Awad’s approach went beyond presentation, crafting an immersive experience where space, artwork, and audience moved in quiet conversation. "I wanted to create a moment where the audience feels invited into a dialogue rather than simply viewing artworks," says Awad. "This exhibition was about giving young artists a space that respects their voices without limits." The collaboration with Noor Royal Gallery was instrumental in elevating the exhibition’s presence and impact.
Known for its refined programming and commitment to artistic excellence, the prestigious platform allowed emerging artists to be presented within a luxury context typically reserved for established names. The opening night welcomed a distinguished audience of collectors, curators, academics, and cultural leaders, generating strong engagement and acclaim.
Guests praised the exhibition’s clarity of vision, its seamless execution, and the confidence with which young artists were positioned within the art dialogue. "It’s My Way" stands as a defining moment for Gen Z creativity in the UAE, bridging academia, professional practice, and institutional collaboration.
Under Rozan Awad’s curatorship and leadership, the exhibition reaffirmed the importance of empowering emerging voices while maintaining the highest curatorial and aesthetic standards.
More than an exhibition, "It’s My Way" was a statement, one that signals the future of contemporary art in the region, shaped by courage, intention, and a curator who understands both the responsibility and the power of artistic platforms.
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About Rozan Awad
Rozan Awad is an architect, multi-award-winning Artist, Curator and Architectural Design educator based in the UAE. Known for pairing refined aesthetics with bold cultural storytelling, she creates platforms that elevate emerging talent and expand contemporary art dialogue. Through her curatorial work, Awad champions the next generation of creatives, building experiences where space, artwork, and audience connect with intention and impact.
About Noor Royal Gallery
Noor Royal Gallery unites emerging voices and established masters, creating a living dialogue across cultures, mediums, and generations. With a commitment to artistic excellence and refined presentation, the gallery offers an inspiring space where art becomes a bridge between vision and reality, inviting audiences to discover, connect, and collect with purpose.
Where creative vision meets cultural dialogue.
The curator’ framing the works before they are framed by the public.
Celebrating successful sales by emerging university artists at "It’s My Way."
Architect, Multi-award-winning Artist, Art Curator, Architectural Design Teacher.
