Early Life and Artistic Awakening Mohammed Kazem, born in Dubai in 1969, embodies the dynamic spirit of a rapidly transforming nation. His origins – the son of a taxicab driver – speak to a life deeply rooted in the everyday fabric of a city on the cusp of unprecedented growth. This grounding would prove pivotal in shaping his artistic vision. A rebellious streak led him to leave formal schooling at the age of fourteen, opting instead…