A 1–3 month one-on-one program taking artists from first steps to international galleries, fairs and private collections.
Mentor of the program
Lavi Li
International academic artist, ethnographic researcher, lecturer and expert in art consulting and transcultural initiatives.
Instagram — @lavi.li.artist ↗A practising master working in the Eastern tradition and a recognised expert in building authentic artist brands, conceptual positioning and working with the institutional art market.
Global art market
Commercially successful author with a refined signature style. Works shown at World Art Dubai, Art Basel Miami, Art Tokyo and flagship projects in Europe and Asia.
Exhibition geography
Solo and group shows in Paris, Athens, New York, Milan, Miami, London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Works held in private and institutional collections.
Research
Leads multi-week ethnographic expeditions in the MENA region (Oman, UAE) preserving and visually reconstructing cultural heritage.
Institutions
Flagship artist of the Ali Bey Art Bridge (France–Spain–UAE) and guest lecturer at District1795.
Recognition
Nominee and laureate of international awards incl. Artistic Luminary Awards and Visual Art Open.
Curriculum Vitae
Exhibitions, press & awards
Solo exhibitions
- 2027“Testimonies of Belonging”, The Warehouse Gallery, Dubai, UAE
- 2026“Testimonies of Life”, The Diba Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- 2026“Testimonies of Life. Oman”, COYA Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons Art Foundation, UAE
- 2026“Testimonies of Life. Oman”, Anagid Boutique, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Group exhibitions & fairs
- 2027Tokyo Art Fair, Japan
- 2026World Art Dubai, Dubai World Trade Center, UAE
- 2026“Mission 79. Art Is Not Dead”, Black Gallery, London, UK
- 2026“Mission 80. Art Is Not Dead”, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 2026The Holy Art WORLD TOUR — Paris, Athens, New York, Milan
- 2025“Hand In Hand: The UAE National Day Exhibition” by Artezaar, Al Reem Gallery, Dubai
Publications
- 2026Best Inn Media Magazine — “Testimonies of Life: A Fusion of Painting and Photography in the Study of Arab Culture”
- 2026Modern Arabesque Magazine — “Lavi Li – Echoes of Heritage in Testimonies of Life”
- 2026Middle East Magazine — “Bridging Middle Eastern Heritage and Global Fine Art”
- 2026Global Art Times — “Painting is not documentation. It is testimony.”
- 2026Dubai Interview — “Roots of the New World”
- 2026Atter Magazine — “Artist you should know”, UAE / USA
- 2026365 ART+, Japan
Contests & awards
- 2026HOMIENS Art Prize — Highly Commended Artist
- 2026Visual Art Open — Shortlist of Nominees
- 2026Artistic Luminary Awards — Nominee, Environmental Heritage, UAE
International programs
- Ali Bey Art Bridge (Spain & UAE) — Participant
- District 1795 — MENA's first tech ecosystem for arts & culture — Contributor
Online galleries
- Singulart (France) — “Testimony of Continuity” in curated selection
- ArtFinder (United Kingdom)
- PLOGIX Gallery member (London, New York)
Exclusive ecosystem
“Mentorship is not my main source of income or a mass product — my focus remains painting, museum projects and monumental series. That is why I work exclusively with the PR agency MG BRAND: only together with their PR infrastructure can we guarantee artists a complete transformation and a real entry to the international institutional level.”
— Lavi Li
Who it's for · 1–3 months
Three starting points, one individual path
Emerging Artists
First steps in art, no clear positioning or signature style yet.
Build the foundation from scratch and launch fast.
- —Signature visual language & positioning
- —Choosing the right medium
- —From start to first international show in ~3 months
- —Portfolio, personal website & professional documents
Mid-Career Artists
Defined medium and local success, ready to scale beyond the region.
Enter the international and institutional arena.
- —Statement, CV, Bio & series concepts to world standards
- —Personal website with institutional structure
- —Exhibition strategy: Europe, MENA, USA, Asia
- —Gallery, residency & fair pitching
Established Artists
Known name and steady sales, hitting a glass ceiling.
Break through to a new level of value and status.
- —Repositioning for High-End / Private Collectors
- —New pricing architecture & premium website redesign
- —Museum and transcultural projects
Turnkey support
Three vectors of work
Lavi Li
Art consulting & premium packaging
- — Brand DNA and concept of works and series
- — All institutional documents to international standards
- — Turnkey artist website
- — Exhibition and high-price strategy, grants and museum invitations
MG BRAND
PR & media infrastructure
- — Systematic PR in international and regional media
- — Press features, integrations and news hooks
- — Building expert and art status
Daria Kuligina
Visual & SMM production
- — Full digital rebrand in 1 month
- — SMM strategy for 1 year ahead
- — Photo, video and Reels for web, press, catalogues and socials
Visual director
Daria Kuligina
With an academic art education, Daria acts as the visual director of the artist's brand — creating a bank of premium visuals that opens doors to international art platforms.
- — Portraits, process, studio and artwork details
- — Short dynamic Reels / Shorts with editing
- — Assets adapted for website, glossy press, print catalogues and socials
Format & pricing
Choose your package
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Lavi Li
Mentorship program + artist website
- — 1-on-1 mentorship, 1–3 months
- — Weekly strategy sessions
- — Material audits & team coordination
- — Turnkey personal website
Daria Kuligina
SMM packaging + 1-year strategy
- — Full digital rebrand in 1 month
- — Strategic SMM system for 1 year
- — Works on any platform
Daria Kuligina
Photo & video production
- — Photos for website & press
- — Reels / Shorts with editing
- — All formats delivered
MG BRAND
PR & media support
- — International & regional media
- — Terms per agency rate card
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