International artists open 3D art festival in Dubai

Travelling through art festival opens at City Walk's indoor courtyard

Painted in front of a live audience at City Walk, where it is currently being displayed, the work is Ahmed Al Mahri’s tribute to Lebanon and its people. Pawan Singh / The National

A woman looks on to Ahmed Al Mahri’s tribute to Lebanon at City Walk. Pawan Singh / The National

People take photos with a 3D mural painted by Juandres Vera at City Walk, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Juandres Vera paints a 3D mural at City Walk, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Saggaf Alhashmi paints a 3D mural at City Walk, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mehr, 8, takes a photo of a painting by Mahra Al Falahi at City Walk. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Visitors to City Walk take photos of Juandres Vera's 3D painting. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Visitors to City Walk take photos of Juandres Vera's 3D painting.

Crowds watch Milan Kaeanic paint using a pendulum technique at City Walk, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Milan Kaeanic paints using a pendulum technique at City Walk, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Milan Kaeanic's pendulum painting at City Walk,. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Milan Kaeanic's pendulum painting at City Walk,. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Artists from around the world brought City Walk in Dubai to life as a 3D exhibition of their work opened to the public.

‘Travelling Through Art’ is a contemporary collection of murals presented in partnership between Dubai Canvas and Brand Dubai.

Mexican street artist and Guinness World Record holder, Juandres Vera brought his special blend of street art via his trademark style of creating immersive aesthetics and realism.

His designs allow onlookers to become part of the artwork, giving spectacular photo opportunities perfect for social media posts.

International Dubai based artist Milan will host live meditation, and  experimental pendulum painting sessions using a spirograph to create artwork twice a day during the month-long festival.

Pavement art has become a popular addition to the street art scene, with festivals hosting the work of the world’s finest artists to showcase their work.

In Venice, Florida, artists broke the world record for the largest 3D street pavement piece, an 18,900 square foot illusion of the extinct Medalodon shark inspired by Kurt Wenner, the innovator of anamorphic pavement art.

The City Walk collection is on display until August 31.